Shirley Raines, who brings beauty and hope to the men and women living on Los Angeles' Skid Row, is the 2021 CNN Hero of the Year.
As she received her award Sunday, Raines thanked her children including her late son, who inspired her work."This surely hasn't been easy. I stand before you a very broken woman," an emotional Raines said."I am a mother without a son and there are a lot of people in the streets without a mother -- and I feel like it's a fair exchange."Raines was presented with the CNN Hero of the Year award Sunday night by hosts Anderson Cooper and Kelly Ripa.
CNN Heroes: Shirley Raines 06:48"We just had to use our best judgment and figure out some ways to still keep them fed, while keeping them safe, and while keeping us safe," Raines said. Today, as vaccination rates are on the rise and a sense of normality is returning, Raines is offering help by way of food and supplies twice a week and expanding partnerships with local groups to let this often-overlooked population know there is hope."My sun didn't come out for 30 years.
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Yes! I loved the episode of United Shades that featured her!
I love her!
Great work! Inspiring.
About time she’s recognized for her selfless work 🙏🏽❤️
I watched the episode that highlighted what she does. Amazing, amazing woman who brings smiles and makes folks feel good about themselves if only for awhile. She could easily be a person of the year. Much more deserving than Musk. Thank you Shirley, not all hero’s wear a cape! ❤️
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Yikes! Did she forget her wig?
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As she should!! She deserves this and more!! Congratulations!!💪🏾👏🏾🙏🏽♥️
She’s amazing. I follow her work, she’s a great human who shows up for others everyday. You got this right CNN.
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Congratulations!
Grace walks with you Shirley.
Not Govt!!! Not the politicians!!!
Congratulations!
Congratulations Ms.Shirley ❤
I’ve followed Ms. Shirley for quite sometime on tik tok and she is an amazing soul. ❤️
Wooooow it’s not Juciy😧😧😧 I’m shocked
She deserves this 100%
Absolutely AMAZING! Shirley Raines is making more of a difference than she knows. Bringing out the best in people, and allowing them to feel SEEN, is priceless. We need more like Shirley!
👏🏾👏🏾 beauty2streetz well deserved
Been watching her on TikTok, she’s an amazing person!
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Glad to hear that
A real life superhero, no green screen required.
Yessss!!!! Love her. She’s absolutely amazing.
I can live with THAT'S... It was only a matter of time, before CNN finally got something Right... 'Nuff said!!!...
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Shirley Raines , Beauty 2 the streetz.
AZGQPstinks Congratulations Shirley Raines beauty2streetz !!! Like I’ve said… the hardest working Angel in LA’s streets. So proud of you mama!!! Your a badass woman. 🥰😇❤️
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