Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

An illustration of Jacob Simon on an iPhone, speaking into a small microphone on his white ear buds. The phone sits atop a bright yellow background with a doodle of the sun. The words "for the first and only time" appear behind him.

Art saved eco-educator Jacob Simon. He thinks it can save our planet, too.

Jacob Simon, an environmentalist, optimist, and educator, explains why he thinks art could have a world-saving impact on the climate crisis.

A Black and White photo of Maggie Smith from 1970.

Maggie Smith's greatest roles: witch, countess, and charitable figure

The “Harry Potter” and “Downton Abbey” star quietly aided several charitable efforts throughout her career.

A close-up of a man playing a djembe drum with his hands. He wears rings and traditional African garb

USPS debuts new Kwanzaa stamp, fostering 'African unity and pride'

The stamp was dedicated at a ceremony at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh.

Two photos side by side. On the left, a blond Dylan Mulvaney takes a selfie in a black strappy dress. On the right, the movie poster for the documentary "Will & Harper," featuring Harper Steele sitting passenger to Will Ferrell in a car.

Dylan Mulvaney's dad provides a blueprint for supportive parenting at 'Will & Harper' premiere

Dylan Mulvaney took her dad, James, as her plus-one to the Netflix premiere of “Will & Harper.”

The cover of Maia Kobabe's book "Gender Queer" sits atop an illustration of broken chains

'Gender Queer' is the most banned book in America. Here’s how author Maia Kobabe says you can protect it.

Maia Kobabe published a graphic memoir — "Gender Queer" — in 2019. It has since become the most challenged book in the United States.

On a white table lay a number of red, white, and blue "I Voted" stickers

Swing state voters could get free concert tickets just by checking their registration

A number of indie favorites are teaming up with Propeller to give away free tickets to fans who register to vote.

Illustration of library shelves full of brown and blue books

14 Ideas for Celebrating Banned Books Week

When it feels like our reality has crumbled into a dystopian nightmare, what do we do? We use the power of books, form our own team of heroes, and fight against censorship and for stories that matter!

Two photos, side by side. On the left is a promotional image for ABC's "Abbott Elementary," featuring a cast of 7 actors looking to the right and smiling. They include Janelle James, William Stanford Davis, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Quinta Brunson, and Lisa Ann Walter. On the right is a blue shipping container that reads "Breakthroughs begin with curiosity."

'Abbott Elementary' brings mobile STEM lab to students across the country

Ahead of the newest season of “Abbott Elementary,” students across the country are getting a chance to dive head-first into STEM.

A menorah contains eight blue candles, all lit, with a ninth being placed into the structure by a hand

USPS unveils Hanukkah stamp, honoring struggle for religious liberty & human rights

This year’s stamp was dedicated at a ceremony at the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum.

Three photos side-by-side. On the left, Stephen Curry dribbles a basketball while in a royal blue and yellow jersey. In the center, a mockup of an iPhone shows a voter registration webpage. On the right, Olivia Rodrigo sits in a chair, holding a microphone, in front of a violet curtain

Olivia Rodrigo, Steph Curry encourage voter registration at the link in their bios

The stars are part of a National Voter Registration Day effort to leverage their platforms for civic engagement.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: History, cultural significance, and how to celebrate

Hispanic Heritage Month (or Latino Heritage Month) is a month-long celebration that kicks off on September 15th. We’ve put together great ideas to help you celebrate it...

Two photos next to each other. On the left, an illustration of Michael Barbaro with gray hair and a beard, black rectangular glasses, a white collared shirt, and a navy blue tie. On the right, an iPhone screenshot of Michael Barbaro's Calm Sleep Story, The Nightly, in the Calm meditation app

Michael Barbaro debuts 'The Nightly,' reporting 'good news' as bedtime stories, with his signature soothing voice

Michael Barbaro, host of ‘The Daily,’ has pivoted to a new venture: Helping listeners unwind before bed with a dose of good news.