Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

A colorful mural depicting a woman on a wall in San Salvador is made from 100,000 bottle caps

This stunning 42-foot 'Latin American Mona Lisa' mural is made out of 100,000 recycled plastic bottle caps

Installed by Venezuelan artist Óscar Olivares, the mural in El Salvador was made with trash collected by local recyclers. It’s the largest artwork of its kind.
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A group of Minnesotans sing in the streets, carrying protest signs

Singing Resistance to lead nationwide 'day of song.' Here's when the big event is — and what you need to know

The activist group has gained popularity in the wake of ICE occupation in Minnesota, with singing chapters popping up across the country.
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An immigrant laborer in a gray hoodie works in a strawberry field, carrying a box of product

Contrary to Trump's claims, immigrants create jobs in their communities. These Florida businesses are proof

Immigrants are often derided for crossing the border without authorization or “taking jobs” from U.S. citizens. But research tells a different story.
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An aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, with a line of parallel rainbow light beams shining across the sky

Florida banned Pride crosswalks — so St. Pete lit up the sky with rainbow lasers instead

“When I got to St. Pete, seeing that crosswalk, it was life-changing,” one resident said. “When it was removed, it had a significant impact on my heart.”
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Three women are seen running outdoors

8 ways to make friends (without using social media) in 2026

A 2024 Harvard study found that 21% of Americans live with serious loneliness, and 73% of respondents think technology is one of the reasons. Here are 8 ways people are making friends offline.
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Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell appear onstage together at the 2026 Grammys as they accept the award for best song.

Billie Eilish doesn't shy away from politics. Here are 6 times she put her money where her mouth is

Billie Eilish turned heads at the 2026 Grammys when she let loose an expletive condemning ICE, but it’s far from the first time she’s been outspoken about politics.
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Brandi Carlile sings on stage in Minneapolis, wearing a blue shirt that reads "Be Human" and a red bandana around her head

Brandi Carlile raises $600K for immigrant legal aid in Minnesota with livestream concert fundraiser

The singer’s “Be Human: A Concert for Minnesota” benefits The Advocates For Human Rights, a nonprofit in Minneapolis that provides legal aid to people detained by ICE.
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Brandi Carlile performs on stage in Minneapolis, wearing a blue t-shirt that reads "be human" and wearing a red bandana around her head

Brandi Carlile performs 'It's Okay To Change Your Mind' with Singing Resistance in Minnesota

The singer invited the activist group on stage at her concert over the weekend, which also doubled as a fundraiser for a local human rights organization.
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Billie Eilish stands center stage during a concert tour in 2022. She has black hair put up in two tight buns.

This is how Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews Band, and Jack Johnson have been 'greening' their concert tours

Since 2004, REVERB has been helping some of the biggest names in music go green.
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A black and white photo of drag queen Pattie Gonia and Imogen Heap in black gowns adorned with feathers from their music video for "Have You Considered?"

Imogen Heap joins activist drag queen Pattie Gonia to release new song about climate anxiety

The new song, “Have You Considered?” has been released with an accompanying short film.
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Nate Bergatze smiles as he holds a microphone by a red curtain in a promotional still for the stand-up special "The Tennessee Kid."

Nate Bergatze and more are finding the funny side of the climate crisis

Stand-up comedians have increasingly turned to climate change as the hottest topic of conversation in their comedy sets.
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Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie in Crave's "Heated Rivalry"

'Heated Rivalry' fans raise $63K for children's hospital for Hudson Williams' birthday

The fundraiser will support BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, which the actor said “saved his life” when he was “a little baby.”
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