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

Three Pictures of African Americans Activists: Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King, and Anita Hill

24 Famous Black Activists Who Transformed Society

Good Good Good’s guide to Black activists who have taken a stand against oppression, inequality, and systemic racism.
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Good News This Week: August 26, 2023 - Video Games, Filters, & Cleanups

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A Black-Led Video Game Company Mentors Over 500 Diverse Developers

The company's first original title, “DA PAPER BOY," which centers on the experiences and culture of Black and Brown youth, will release for purchase on October 20.
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Amanda Gorman Fundraiser Soars as Her Iconic Poem Faces Ban in Florida

Amanda Gorman's fundraiser to fight book bans surpasses $50,000, showcasing overwhelming support for free speech. Learn how she is taking a stand against censorship.
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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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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 woman with braids and a purple blazer extends her arm out to a crowd as she speaks on stage.

Clean Slate Initiative Aims To Automatically Clear Records For 14 Million

Sheena Meade, the executive director of the Clean Slate Initiative, took to the TED2023 stage to outline the work her organization is doing to automatically expunge records.
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“We are on Earth to take care of life. We are on Earth to take care of each other.” — Xiye Bastida

73 Best Earth Day Quotes for Inspiration & Action

As we celebrate Earth Day this year, may we reflect on the wise words of environmentalists, climate activists, faith leaders, lovers of nature, and the youth of the world.
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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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Civil War Expert: How To Save & Strengthen U.S. Democracy

At TED2023, Barbara F. Walter, a civil war expert, explained how to protect and strengthen democracy and prevent civil war in the U.S.
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People protesting on the street with one of them holding a sign that says "we can do better"

50 Celebrity Activists With a History of Protesting Injustice

Despite calls for actors, athletes, musicians, and other celebrities to eschew activism to focus on entertainment, there is a long-standing precedent for famous people to leverage their platforms to enact change.
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A24 is Auctioning "Everything Everywhere All At Once" Props for Trans, AAPI, Mental Health Charities

The production company that made "Everything Everywhere All At Once" is auctioning off 43 props and costume pieces for charity.
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