Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

A handful of women in black hijabs worship inside of a modern mosque in Qatar

The world's first women-only mosque opens its doors — and all guests can enter through the front

The Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women was designed especially for Muslim women.
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An aerial view of a street in San Antonio, Texas, where the sidewalks are painted with rainbow stripes

Texas banned Pride crosswalks — so San Antonio painted the sidewalks rainbow instead

In response to Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to remove roadway markings that “advance political agendas,” local City Council members have come up with a creative solution.
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Two photos side-by-side. On the left is Harry Styles in a black sweatshirt. On the right is a paparazzi photo of Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde in a park, with a tote bag over Styles' shoulder

After Harry Styles was photographed with this tote bag, he unknowingly paid for hundreds of people's therapy

The singer does seem to know a thing or two about ensuring therapists are “well-fed.”
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Two photos side-by-side. On the left is Stephen Colbert sitting at his "Late Show" desk. On the right is a man named Ron Blake, holding a poster full of signed messages, smiling with a group of strangers

A man says a Stephen Colbert joke saved his life. He wants to appear on 'The Late Show' before it's too late

Ron Blake was about to die by suicide. When a “Late Night” joke made him laugh, he said, he realized, “there’s still something good left in me.”
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Tal Anderson (a young white woman with brown hair and glasses) and Taylor Dearden (a young white woman dressed as a nurse with glasses) in a still from The Pitt

Ahead of Autism 'Awareness' Day, 'The Pitt' star recommends using this word instead

In an interview with FOX LA, the neurodivergent actress had some choice words about autism misinformation and myths.
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A person taps on their computer keyboard

Interactive video game shows everyday reality of raising a trans teen in Texas

After a flurry of restrictive laws in Texas, a video game hopes to expose the reality of raising a teen in the state.
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Zara Larsson wears a yellow raincoat and rides an e-bike with a group of students in Portland, Oregon

Hours before her Portland concert, Zara Larsson led a 'bike bus' of students on a ride to school

The “Lush Life” singer also signed autographs and did dances with fans.
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In a still from The Studio, Catherine O'Hara holds the sides of Seth Rogen's face as she tells him off.

Seth Rogen accepts posthumous award for Catherine O'Hara: 'She really showed that you can be a genius and be kind'

Seth Rogen paid tribute to his friend and co-star in a moving speech at SAG’s Actor Awards.
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A photo collage of laser beams above and across a town, a tortoise, a Wilson basketball on the floor, a dog with a person standing behind them, and a ship treading on water

Good News This Week: February 28, 2026 - Dogs, Rainbows, & Scream Clubs

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