@liquidmagik: "AmeriCAN or AmeriCANT?" May 25, 1986 — One of the most heartwarming and ambitious events in American history unfolded: Hands Across America. Millions of people from coast to coast joined hands in a massive human chain stretching over 6,600 miles from New York City to Long Beach, California. The goal? To raise awareness and funds to fight hunger and homelessness across the country. It wasn’t just a charity event — it was a powerful visual reminder that when people come together, they can truly create a wave of hope. The event was a dazzling mix of celebrities, families, students, and everyday folks all united by a shared purpose. Stars like Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, and Diane Sawyer helped draw attention, but it was the ordinary hands — the neighbors, children, and strangers — that made the moment truly magical. For fifteen minutes, Americans literally reached out to one another, proving that community spirit could stretch across cities, states, and time zones. Hands Across America wasn’t just about the spectacle; it raised millions for food banks and housing programs and inspired a sense of collective responsibility that still resonates today. In a world that often feels divided, looking back at that day reminds us how powerful connection really is — and how much good can happen when we all join hands. It’s an act worth repeating. #handsacrossamerica #american #freedom #humanity #Love #neighbors #nofear #fyp

Wicky Wickerson :

Ty :

im in!!! let's get this!!!

Momaskmarie :

We could do it again! June 14th

JenA :

We need to bring this back as well as another Live Aid concert.need money for school lunches and for the homeless vets who DONT support trump

MamaLoLo :

beautiful!

Gianna 🖤 :

I was at the Sacramento no Kings protest today. absolutely amazing to turn out thousands of thousands of people screaming f*** Donald Trump. it was beautiful. even the cops were interacting with us protesters SO PROUD OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TODAY

loceans :

I wish we could recreate this today! 🔥💙🔥💙

kgacohen :

Hands Across America was about housing the homeless. They were homeless because Reagan dumped them from the mental health facilities with no resources and no housing.

stone roses 🌹 :

full support from the uk 🇬🇧 💙💙💙

user5457838213908 :

Time to do this again. Let’s show the administration that we are United we are against dictatorship!

Susan Linsert :

Amen!!!

Aaron Grimshaw :

Protest is as American as it gets! ❤️

BlueLavaCCT❌💙 :

Love this energy! Time for the TACO to go!

Hospice Nurse Becky :

I held hands on the Old Bridge in Memphis TN, we drove up from Raiford FL

NinaYourWitchyHealer :

I did that! 🥰

KBM :

I was there. And it’s not enough anymore!

Coz57 :

I was out there

Wash✅Rinse✅Repeat♻️ GEN ❌ :

I was there and part of it..

Bethany5616 :

Thanks for the memory.

Luvlyrheta🆘️🇺🇸 :

I vividly remember this!! Very powerful and heartwarming what we can do when we come together.

stone roses 🌹 :

🩵 💙 💙💙 democracy rules 👏👏👏👏

Doris Thomas :

yes👌

user7261483748311 :

I was in high school, I remember this so vividly!!! 😍 We were so different then. 😔

Sarah Nolan :

This would be better than a no kings day, I think.

GinaZ :

THIS. 💯