Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

Dice and mini figurines on a table next to Dungeons & Dragons game books

Roll for initiative: Therapists use Dungeons & Dragons to get patients to open up

A growing group of therapists and mental health providers is turning to the game as a tool to facilitate group therapy sessions.

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov in "Heated Rivalry"

This Pride Month, people are grateful for 'Heated Rivalry.' Here's why the show matters, even months later

Harrison Browne, a professional trans hockey player and actor in “Heated Rivalry,” joins others in singing the show’s praises.

In the cracks of cement is a colorful floral installation with a sticker that reads "it takes courage to flourish"

To end LGBTQ+ youth homelessness, Wisconsin is planting flowers in sidewalk cracks

The Courage to Grow campaign hopes to bring attention to the 1.7 million LGBTQ+ youth who “fall through the cracks.”

Two photos side-by-side. On the left is Brad Paisley speaking to camera. On the right is a sign at the entrance of the Nashville Zoo

A 69,220-square-foot data center could be built next to the Nashville Zoo. Brad Paisley wants to stop it

The country star spoke out on social media, urging followers to sign a petition against the development.

A kangaroo in a field stands near red rocky cliffs

One of the world's oldest 'art galleries' lives on the rock faces of this Australian cultural site. These people have sworn to protect it

The songlines at Murujuga hold ancient lessons from Indigenous communities that occupied the land centuries ago.

Two photos side by side. On the left: Singer Noah Kahan in front of a blue dusk sky. On the right: An aerial view of a solar farm in Strafford, Vermont

Vermont turned a copper mine into a 20,000-panel solar farm. Noah Kahan made it an Easter egg in his new album

The “Great Divide” singer references the Elizabeth Mine project in Strafford, Vermont in his new song, “Haircut.”

Children's entertainer Ms. Rachel wears her signature pink headband, pink t-shirt, and denim overalls, while hugging a child outside of Delaney Hall Detention Center

Ms. Rachel sings protest song with children of immigrants outside of Delaney Hall: 'Why are we traumatizing kids?'

“I can’t say enough about how this cruelty is harming and traumatizing precious children who should get to just be kids,” the children’s entertainer wrote.

Smiling elderly ladies wave from a car window. A sign taped to their car says "Geezer Against Caesars"

The next 'No Kings' protest is on June 14. Vote for funny protest signs for a chance to win $1,000

We the People is a nationwide contest, a roast, and an online game show all rolled into one.

Mister Rogers, in his iconic red cardigan, holds up Daniel from Mister Rogers Neighborhood.

'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' is officially on YouTube — including its very first episode from 1967

The channel includes iconic full-length episodes from the show’s 33-year run.

Maria Bamford and Judd Apatow stand on stage in a comedy club

Judd Apatow and Maria Bamford on their new documentary 'Paralyzed by Hope' (Exclusive)

Maria Bamford has been grappling with depression and OCD since she was a child. In her stand-up sets, she transforms that pain into laughter.

Harry Styles performs on stage in a red jacket, black shirt, colorful tie, and navy pants

Harry Styles is giving fans free concert tickets, under one condition: They must volunteer

It may be the only way for some fans to make their way to the “Together Together” tour this summer.

A person holds up a protest sign reading: "This is America; we have no kings!"

'No Kings' nationwide protest is back for Trump's 80th birthday. Here's everything you need to know

A 90-minute concert in New York City will headline the fourth No Kings event.