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Martha Yates Jones and Pinkie Yates sit in a decorated buggy for Juneteenth 1908 in front of Houston’s Antioch Baptist Church. African American Library at The Gregory School, Houston Public Library

What's the right way to celebrate Juneteenth? Here's what you need to know

The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has folks wondering how to celebrate.

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Roblox players protest ICE from behind the screen: 'We want to help people know their rights'

Inspired by sweeping protests in Los Angeles and beyond, Roblox players are staging their own demonstrations against ICE.

Netflix released a documentary about a prison's quilting club. Now, they're 'overwhelmed' with donations

“The Quilters” highlights a restorative justice program in a Missouri men’s prison where participants sew quilts to be donated to foster children.

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'No Kings' protest organizers to host food drives in tandem with nationwide rallies

On June 14, over 1,800 protests have been planned across the country, in “defiance” of President Donald Trump’s militarized birthday parade.

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Here's How You Can Help Migrant Communities Amid LA Protests

On the heels of widespread protests against the “unlawful” arrests of Los Angeles residents, here’s how you can get involved to support immigrant communities in California and beyond.

The front entrance of Palestine Museum Scotland

In the shadow of 70+ art and history sites destroyed in Gaza, Europe opens its first Palestinian art museum

A sibling to the Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge, Connecticut, the new Edinburgh gallery preserves and celebrates contemporary art by Palestinians.

Two photos side-by-side. On the left, actress Hannah Einbinder takes a selfie in front of green shrubbery. She is wearing a shirt that reads "fund abortion, not war." On the right is an aerial view of an encampment in Gaza at night.

'Hacks' star Hannah Einbinder raises $60K for Gaza doctors on Instagram

The comedian has been especially vocal about the plight of Palestinians online.

An aerial view of a former prison being renovated into apartments

Prison that once held suffragists transformed into affordable apartments a century later

After a $64 million renovation, the Liberty Crest Apartments offer a fresh place to live while still “preserving history.”

Two photos side-by-side. On the right, Kat Abughazaleh, a woman with tan skin and blond hair, wears a black shirt and emerald green jacket, smiling outdoors. On the right, Kat and a young man stand at a table collecting food donations and hold up a campaign yard sign.

Gen-Z congressional candidate uses campaign funds to feed people in need: 'So much money gets wasted in politics'

Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old running for Congress in Illinois, is spending her campaign dollars in a whole new way.

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Good News This Week: May 3, 2025 - Axolotls, Fridges, & Fungi Tiles

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Pope Francis, in all white, waves and smiles

In a final act of kindness, Pope Francis donated his entire personal bank account to prisoners right before he died

The pope’s final donation was to support a pasta factory in a Roman juvenile prison, according to Vatican officials.

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27 Mother's Day Gifts That Give Back To Other Moms

These meaningful gifts will make any mom feel special, while also supporting other mothers and children in need.