People Doing Good

Your simple guide to the dozens of Black and African American days, weeks, months, holidays, and anniversaries.

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

So it makes it that much more difficult when folks facing obstacles — like housing insecurity, hospitalization, or deployment — need to find a new way to take care of their furry friends. Luckily, other animal-loving helpers have dedicated their livelihoods to helping others.

New York City’s most populous borough is using police and incarceration as a last resort — and seeing shootings decrease.

We’ve curated the most powerful quotes from individuals who are against the death penalty — including activists, abolitionists, political leaders, and the families of victims.

Grappling with the question, “What does justice mean in the resolution of a cold case spanning nearly seven decades?”, Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr., Emmett’s cousin, best friend, and the sole surviving eyewitness to the events, shares his story.

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

Your simple guide to the dozens of international days and weeks — plus, themed United Nations years and decades.

Green awareness ribbons signify more than just mental health awareness — we’ve curated the complete guide to their numerous meanings.

We’ve broken down some of the many different approaches to activism, and how they can be used to make a difference. 

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of cancer-related awareness ribbon colors and their meanings.

To honor this important month, we’ve compiled a list of inspiring quotes from influential women who have made their mark on the world.