Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

An intentionally pixelated image of a cat paw. Only Paws: A spicy bean fundraiser for the Kansas Humane Society

OnlyPaws: Humane Society Raised $8k Selling Feet Pics On Social Media

The Kansas Humane Society came up with a clever way to raise funds for their dogs and cats in need: Offering up "feet pics" in exchange for donations.
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A photo collage of the Grip Toggle and household items, a portrait of Hannah Rothstein, a person holding a costume, a close-up of an Indigenous woman, and an Indigenous man holding a staff

Grip Toggles, Drag, & Leopards - Good News This Week: May 6th 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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4 of the top fiction, nonfiction, and children's books about climate change

38 Best Books About Climate Change

Immerse yourself in the best climate change books, chosen for their ability to inform, captivate, and empower readers of all ages to make a lasting positive impact.
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Hannah Rothstein next to two of her art pieces

Climate Action Gets a Groovy Makeover in Artist's Woodstock-Inspired Poster Series

Artist Hannah Rothstein is combining climate action with artistry as she uses Woodstock-inspired festival posters to inspire progress in the face of climate change.
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Press Briefing by smiling UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte Leveraged Stardom for Social Change, His Powerful Voice Always Singing a Song for Justice

Explore the extraordinary life of Harry Belafonte, a legendary human rights activist, and entertainer who left an indelible mark on the Civil Rights Movement and American politics, while captivating audiences with his charismatic performances and powerful voice for justice.
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TikTok screenshots of Corook and Olivia Barton singing If I Were a Fish together

Viral 'If I Were A Fish' is TikTok's New Mental Health Anthem

Listen to the heartwarming TikTok sensation, “If I Were A Fish,” that has captured millions with its message of radical acceptance, self-love, and the joy of being different.
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The stage design at TED 2023, with the theme 'Possibilities'

10 Best Good News Stories from 2023's TED Conference

As the world’s most creative minds convened to talk about ideas that are far-out and far-reaching, TED maintains its foundation in finding the good — in making more room for possibility.
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A Black man in a white shirt speaks on stage in front of a large screen

Artist Creates 'Encyclopedia of Invisibility' To Tell Lost Stories

Conceptual artist Tavares Strachan is passionate about telling "lost stories." At TED2023, he shared his "Encyclopedia of Invisibility," with over 17,000 entries of people, places, and things untold.
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Boxes of homemade cookies and decorations

Bakers Unite To Provide 200 Easter Cookie Kits After Nashville Shooting

Discover how a Nashville bakery is uniting a community after a tragedy with Easter cookie kits. 🍪❤️ Find out how you can help too!
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Nick Hardman with toys for kids with disabilities

This single dad creates one-of-a-kind 3D-printed toys for kids with disabilities

Explore the heartwarming story of one TikToker who brings smiles to kids worldwide with his 3D-printed teddies designed to represent and support their unique medical conditions.
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Pattie Gonia wearing drag made of environmental materials

Pattie Gonia is Hosting a Drag Show For the Planet

In honor of Earth Week, drag queens Pattie Gonia and VERA! are co-hosting an environment-themed drag show in San Francisco.
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Daniel Radcliffe poses with LGBTQ+ youth in promo image for Sharing Space by The Trevor Project

"Listen To Trans Youth," Daniel Radcliffe Urges In New Series

Defying J.K. Rowling’s stance, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe uplifts LGBTQ+ youth in The Trevor Project’s powerful “Sharing Space” series.
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