Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

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This Texas Salon Provides Free Gender-Affirming Haircuts

Acute Salon in Fort Worth, Texas, provides free and sliding-scale hair appointments for the queer and trans community.

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Subtle Fan-Made Merch Puts Connection Over Consumerism

Creative fans from all corners of the world make their own subtle merchandise that prioritizes connections over consumerism.

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Good News This Week: June 17, 2023 - Oceans, Innovation, & Trans Rights

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

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Good News This Week: June 10, 2023 - Chalk, Policing, & Girls' Education

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

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‘The Little Mermaid’ Fan Activists Aim to Protect the Ocean & Trans Youth

A group of "The Little Mermaid" fans is taking action to protect the planet and transgender youth.

The Awesome Socks Club is Helping Build a Hospital 🧦

These weird YouTuber brothers are taking on 'Big Sock' — for charity.

DFTBA! The Little Guide to Being Awesome. Written and inspired by Nerdfighteria. Illustrated by Alys.

This Picture Book About Hank & John Green Raises Funds for Charity

A John and Hank Green fan is fundraising for a maternal health center by selling a children's book.

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Dylan Mulvaney: 'My First Pride as a Trans Woman Felt Honest & Free'

Dylan Mulvaney is TikTok’s sweetheart, documenting her journey into girlhood. Read more about her very first Pride Month as a trans woman!

A white man with dark curly hair pushes a wooden card with a 3D printer on top down a street.

Free 3D-Printed Repairs: One Man is On a Mission to Extend the Lifespan of Everyday Objects

Content creator Morley Kert offers free 3D-printed repairs to strangers in public spaces to help reduce waste.

In chalk: Share your story. #StopStreetHarassment @catcallsofnyc

This Team of International Young Women Is Fighting Catcalls

A group of international activists is highlighting and combatting street harassment and gender-based violence through colorful chalk art.

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TikToker Empowers Women, Sharing Life Hacks From Past Generations

Meet the TikToker who made a book of crowd-sourced advice passed down from generations of grandmothers and mothers.

10 Reminders for the Creative Soul: I am an artist. I am worthy of calling myself one.Accomplishment and acclaim do not make me an artist. I am an artist because I myself am a vessel for beautiful things.The only reason art needs to exist is because it can. It’s okay to create things that don’t mean anything.Believing in my creativity is the most powerful tool I have. I will use it for good.Although the creative process is a complex journey, I vow to prioritize pleasure and joy in the act of creation.There is space for my art in this world. My art has the power to make the world a better place.Courage is an art form. I have the courage to boldly advocate for myself and my art.The goal should not be perfection, but rather, expression.I’m not a machine, I’m human. I give myself permission to go at my own pace.Although I may never feel ready, I choose to let go of any self-doubt and show up anyway.

10 Inspiring Affirmations for Artists & Creators

Reading and practicing affirmations allows artists to combat self-doubt, nurture their creative spirit, and remain resilient in the face of challenges that come with the creative process.