How one photographer and her partner are recreating the nostalgic beauty of the past on Instagram; She’s a young runner in Gaza, and she refuses to give up the race; Beyond Batman: Meet the artist fighting to change comics diversity; This 9-year-old girl who completed a Navy SEAL-inspired race could crush you; What pay means to U.S. women’s soccer players: R-E-S-P-E-C-T; Watch a middle-aged cop teach an 11-year-old homeless girl how to play hopscotch; A bittersweet farewell to the Obamas at their last White House Easter egg roll;   Stories that inspire   Thibault Vandermersch / EPA They were rescued as kids in WWII. Now they want to help today’s refugee children. Advocates want Britain to grant asylum to thousands of kids from war-ravaged countries. By James McAuley  •  Read more » How one photographer and her partner are recreating the nostalgic beauty of the past on Instagram By Bronwen Latimer  •  In Sight  •  Read more »   She’s a young runner in Gaza, and she refuses to give up the race Inas Nofal is Gaza's only professional female runner but she keeps on moving despite the odds. By Hazem Balousha  •  WorldViews  •  Read more »   Beyond Batman: Meet the artist fighting to change comics diversity Artist Shawn Martinbrough talks about working in the comic book industry -- and growing its diversity. By David Betancourt  •  Comic Riffs  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   This 9-year-old girl who completed a Navy SEAL-inspired race could crush you Milla Bizzotto was inspired to train after being bullied. By Cindy Boren  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   What pay means to U.S. women’s soccer players: R-E-S-P-E-C-T Long treated as second-tier despite revenue-driving popularity, team deserves equal wages. By Sally Jenkins  •  D.C. United/Soccer  •  Read more »   Watch a middle-aged cop teach an 11-year-old homeless girl how to play hopscotch "If you touch the line, you’re out," he explained to the quiet girl before he started bounding through the boxes. By Jenny Starrs  •  Morning Mix  •  Read more »   A bittersweet farewell to the Obamas at their last White House Easter egg roll For black families, being on the White House lawn remains a powerful experience. By Petula Dvorak  •  Local  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   In Sight A curated view of your world in photos, in your inbox weekly. Sign Up »         Share The Optimist:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for The Optimist or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071