Good News About Racial Justice

Stories of hope and progress in the fight for racial justice and equality — and action steps about how to get involved and make a difference

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Mother-daughter duo builds stunning 7-room home out of 8,000 glass bottles collected from local beach

Casa de Sal is now available to book on Airbnb.

28 Ways To Thoughtfully Celebrate Juneteenth

Your guide on celebrating and honoring Juneteenth — on June 19th, and all year long.

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What's the right way to celebrate Juneteenth? Here's what you need to know

The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has folks wondering how to celebrate.

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Here's How You Can Help Migrant Communities Amid LA Protests

On the heels of widespread protests against the “unlawful” arrests of Los Angeles residents, here’s how you can get involved to support immigrant communities in California and beyond.

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22 Ideas To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of the AAPI community.

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Millionaire donates $100M to housing, education nonprofits in honor of late husband

Barbara Papitto has spent the last five years supporting causes in her own community in Rhode Island.

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Black woman develops 'Black Amazon' app to help shoppers find Black-owned businesses

Dacia Petrie’s Black Nile curates over 3,000 Black-owned businesses across 40+ categories.

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Good News This Week: February 8, 2025 - Quilts, Hotels, & Veterans

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37 Ways To Intentionally Celebrate Black History Month

Now more than ever, it is crucial to honor Black History Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of Black Americans.

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Good News This Week: January 25, 2025 - Diapers, Coffee Cups, & Houses