Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

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Two images side-by-side. On the left, Malala Yousafzai wears a green top and purple hijab against a yellow walled background. On the right, three hands reach out together, all wearing Taylor Swift-themed friendship bracelets up their arms.

Malala Yousafzai shares powerful story of how a Taylor Swift era gave her strength under the Taliban

In a recent interview, Malala shared why being a Swiftie is so important to her.
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Drew Barrymore bends down to kiss her medium-sized tan dog, Douglas, on the nose. She is on the set of "The Drew Barrymore Show," wearing bright pink pumps, a gray pencil skirt, and tan blouse, standing in front of a bright yellow desk.

Drew Barrymore & Dave Bautista, both dedicated pet parents, help shelter dogs find their humans

The beloved actors have something in common: They really love dogs.
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Jenna Fischer takes a selfie in a white robe, wearing glasses. Her hair falls in shoulder-length waves.

Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, reminds women to get mammograms: 'Consider this your kick in the butt'

Jenna Fischer, 50, shared her breast cancer diagnosis on social media, and had a passionate message for her followers.
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Chappell Roan sits on a gray couch in a green room in Iowa. She is snuggling a Sphynx kitten close to her face, wearing a black muscle tank, with her signature long, red curly hair.

Chappell Roan snuggles rescue animals to de-stress before taking the stage

The “Casual” crooner supports local animal rescue groups to unwind before her sold-out shows.
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Jane Goodall sits on a New York City subway, speaking to comedian Kareem Rahma. They are surrounded by people in other seats, or standing nearby

Jane Goodall shares TikTok 'hot take' for young voters: 'You do actually care about your future'

'Subway Takes' has an unlikely new guest: 90-year-old Jane Goodall.
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Heidi Klum wears a denim button down shirt and holds a small, orange cardboard box atop her head. It includes the UNICEF logo, as well as illustrations of children. Her long, blond hair is straight, and she smiles excitedly into the camera.

Heidi Klum supports the return of UNICEF's 'little orange box' ahead of this year's iconic Halloween party

The superstar model and “Queen of Halloween” wants her fans and peers to “add some meaning to their Halloweening.”
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Three screenshots of a TikTok, side by side. On the left, a young woman in her twenties wears a blue and pink tie-dye shirt and a backwards baseball cap. She speaks directly into the camera in her kitchen, saying "guess what, it's election season." In the center, the same woman appears smaller on screen, with a screenshot of a Hinge conversation behind her. On the right, the same woman is speaking in her kitchen again, saying "like, how to get involved."

TikTok users 'go undercover' in swing states, convincing their dating app matches to vote in November

By changing their locations, these TikTok influencers used their dating apps to reach matches in swing states.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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