Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

A screenshot of a TikTok from Jourdan Johnson with the text "Filter for Good" over her face; a screenshot of a TikTok page with a number of different videos utilizing the filter

Influencer Creates Viral TikTok Filter That Donates To Gaza: 'It's a Skill I Can Use for Good'

A top TikTok effect creator utilized her platform to create an AR filter generating funds for essential aid amid humanitarian crises.
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With Support from Hank Green, New Word Game 'Gubbins' Gives Back To Charity

Players of Wordle, Connections, and Spelling Bee may be excited to add another game to their daily roster. But Gubbins isn’t just any word game. With Hank Green’s help, it’s a word game for good. 
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RuPaul's Drag Race' Fans & Performers Fight Drag Bans

Fans of the hit show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are especially strong advocates for the beauty, power, and resilience of drag in queer communities. 
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Stylized illustration of colorful, geometrically shaped drag queens in a festive parade, set against an abstract crowd and vibrant pride flags.

The Show Must Go On: 15 Good News Stories About Drag Queens

As politicians try to enact drag bans across the country, here are examples of drag performances being used for good.
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These Are the Best Good News Stories You Missed This Week: November 3, 2023

How many of these 21 positive headlines did you catch? Dive into your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Film Festival Gets Community Excited About Public Health: ‘Let’s Keep Going To the Movies’

The Health for All Film Festival uses cinema to promote global health, engage the public in health discussions, and support the film industry.
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The Fashion World is Leaning Into Dopamine Dressing… But What Is It?

Dopamine dressing has filled social media feeds with brightly colored outfits and styles. But what is the deeper meaning behind the fashion trend?
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Karinna Grant stands on the TED stage. Behind her is a screen showing a digital avatar of herself.

The Future of Ethical Fashion is Digital – And It's Closer Than You Think

Digital clothing could become a daily reality by 2033 and has the potential to significantly reduce environmental and social impacts of fast fashion.
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A photo collage of an aerial view of a solar farm, a crowd of people at Philadelphia's National Coming Out Parade, two people sewing, a PFAS destruction unit named 'Eleanor', and a medical professional holding their phone

Good News This Week: October 14, 2023 - Healthcare, Football, & Circular Fashion

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Ava DuVernay Wants Every American 16-Year-Old To See Her New Film for Free

The new film, which will be released in December 2023, is DuVernay’s adaption of a bestselling non-fiction book.
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Participants at a Reclypt Mending Club meet-up sew and repair clothes at a long table.

Reclypt's Mending Club is Combatting Fast Fashion One Stitch At a Time

NYC’s Reclypt’s Mending Club leads classes and pop-up events to teach community members how to repair and reuse clothing to prevent environmental waste.
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A person holding a large illustrated poster titled "Between The Lines Flash Day". The poster features various black and white drawings including a skull, books, an eagle, flowers, and other miscellaneous tattoo designs. Some text mentions "Denton" and an address "108 W Oak Street".

Good News: Get a Tattoo; Support Your Local Library

A tattoo shop in Denton, Texas raised funds for their local public library through a flash tattoo pop-up event. Community fundraising like this directly combats tax cuts and political restrictions that threaten library funding across the U.S. every day.
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