Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

A photo collage of a man pictured on a truck billboard, an elk caught on camera, a coral reef underwater with palm trees above it, a row of electric towers, and Miranda Kerr posing for a photo

Good News This Week: June 27, 2026 - Elks, Corals, & Wildlife Crossings

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Two side-by-side photos of Serena Neel, a white woman with blond hair, jumping into a swimming pool filled with pickles

An influencer filled her pool with 50K pickles to break a world record. Then she did something even better

“Anyone that swims in his pool is just going to smell a little garlicky.”

A small bird with striking green eyes and yellow markings perches among leafy branches, displaying the vibrant plumage characteristic of tropical bird species.

'Rare animals, photography, and Instagram' could help an Ivorian rainforest

Chimpanzee sightings are a major attraction for any visitor to the park, but other animals, including one of the world’s largest scorpions and Africa’s largest and rarest owl, could also prove to be a draw for those looking for an adventure-filled experience.

Rainbow lasers beam into the sky in front of San Francisco's Civic Center

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned cities against Pride displays. San Francisco doubled down with rainbow lasers

"We have always been a city that leads with our values," Mayor Daniel Lurie said.

Olivia Rodrigo holds a pink daisy near her mouth

Olivia Rodrigo's 'Daisy Chain Fields' festival will give 100% of proceeds to charity. These are the nonprofits supported

The “stupid song” singer continues her legacy of funding reproductive rights.

Two photos side by side. On the left is Harry Styles performing on stage at Wembley Stadium. On the right is runner Loz Denis wearing a bright yellow jacket, with his hand over his mouth

A man ran the length of the UK, fundraising in memory of his parents. Then Harry Styles donated to his cause

The runner also received complimentary tickets to see Styles’ “Together, Together” tour.

A photo collage of a group of people playing soccer at a fundraising event, a close-up of a rusty patched bumble bee, a crowd of people carrying a huge Pride flag at a parade, a mangrove sits in a body of water, and a 3D scientific illustration of an immune cell interacting with a larger cancer cell

Good News This Week: June 13, 2026 - Bees, Mangroves, & Pride Parades

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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.