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Good News This Week: January 31, 2026 - Taxis, Monks, & Knitted Hats

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

Quote: Activism is my rent for living on the planet. — Alice Walker

34 Best Quotes About Activism — By Activists

The best quotes from famous activists about making a difference in the world. Plus, downloadable social media graphics and phone backgrounds.

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February: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of February's awareness days, national months, and more...

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.

Catherine O'Hara smiles at a red carpet event in 2024. She is blonde, aged 71, and wearing a pink and red dress.

Catherine O’Hara dies at 71, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy and compassion

Known for roles in “Schitt’s Creek,” “Beetlejuice,” and more, O’Hara was a philanthropist as well as an actress.

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Andrew Zimmern feeds Minnesota neighbors amid ICE occupation: 'Please do something today to help'

The beloved Travel Channel star continues to be vocal against ICE presence in his home state of Minnesota.

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30+ 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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Minnesota has one of the highest concentrations of Korean adoptees in the United States. Here's how they're protecting each other during ICE raids

As ICE ramps up its presence in Minnesota, a Korean adoptee nonprofit is speaking directly to its community about safety.

Two photos side by side. On the left is Modern Times Cafe in South Minneapolis during a snowy day. On the right is three people (a woman and two men) working at a skillet in a commercial kitchen.

Minneapolis cafe vows to be 100% free to 'everyone except ICE' as long as agents are in MN

Modern Times Cafe has transformed into “Post Modern Times” in an effort to support community members amid ICE occupation.

A group of Buddhist monks, dressed in orange robes, walks along the snow-filled streets of North Carolina, escorted by local authorities

Buddhist monks surpass halfway mark of 'Peace Walk,' despite snow and freezing temps

The monks were not deterred by severe winter weather in the Southeast.

Two ICE agents shoot "less lethal" bullets and tear gas into a crowd of protesters in Minneapolis

This Vietnamese restaurant sheltered protesters from tear gas (and fed them pho) following ICE shooting

Following the shooting of Alex Pretti, protesters and reporters on Minneapolis’s Nicollet Avenue sought a safe place to shelter. Tracy Wong opened her doors — and her arms.

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Knitters protest ICE presence in Minnesota with red hats, inspired by another historic act of resistance

Sales of the “Melt The ICE” knitting and crochet patterns will support local organizations supporting immigrants.