People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

3 inspiring women who have changed the world for good: Coretta Scott King, Malala Yousafzai, and Audre Lorde

46 Inspiring Women Who Have Changed the World for Good

Beyond Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we can foster greater recognition for the contributions of women throughout history, explore their stories, and be inspired to make a positive impact ourselves.
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Left: Jon Stewart cries on The Daily Show, Right: Jon Stewart sits with his two children, holding a brindle pit bull puppy in his arms

Jon Stewart helps raise $25k for animal shelter after heartfelt tribute to beloved dog Dipper on 'The Daily Show'

After a heartfelt tribute to his late dog, Dipper, Jon Stewart inspired hundreds to donate to a New York City animal shelter.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph stands on stage at TED2023

9 Best TED Talks To Watch During Women's History Month

This Women's History Month, learn from some of the world's most daring women leaders — and their TED Talks.
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Jessie Dean Gipson Simmons, shown top center, posing for the camera with her family. [Clockwise: daughter Angela and husband Obadiah Jerone, Sr.]

Jessie Simmons: How a schoolteacher became an unsung hero of the civil rights movement

Denials in work applications set Jessie up to fight an important battle for justice for Black educators at a time when many were being pushed out of the teaching profession.
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A screenshot of a GoFundMe page titled "Help a Generous Soul Reenter Society from Prison"

A California inmate donated his life savings to relief in Gaza — and then a GoFundMe campaign raised $100k for him

After decades of work for just 13 cents a day, this incarcerated man donated all of his money to support relief efforts in Gaza.
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Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King

Meet the women who sustained the civil rights movement, though 'hidden in plain view'

Historian Vicki Crawford explains the contributions of women who influenced King and helped to fuel some of the most significant campaigns of the civil rights era, but whose contributions are not nearly as well known.‍
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Screenshots of Ernie Thompson doing the Macarena on TikTok, wearing a shirt that says "Macarena Against Transphobes."

For every transphobic comment this TikToker gets, he'll do the Macarena

This transgender TikTok creator decided to respond to his hate comments with a joyful approach: Dancing to the Macarena.
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Renee Rapp laying on a bed, singing, in her "Snow Angel" music video

Reneé Rapp's song about sexual assault has inspired fans to come forward — 'This happened to me.'

In a new interview, Rapp opened up about how one of her biggest songs off of her latest album is bringing her closer to fans.
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Dave Grohl sings into a microphone and plays guitar; the Power to the Patients logo is displayed next to him

Upcoming Foo Fighters one-night concert aims to raise awareness for affordable healthcare access

Foo Fighters will headline a benefit concert in Washington, D.C. on March 5, working with Power to the Patients to promote equitable access to healthcare.
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Three screenshots: Two of Gabriella Wong, an Asian American woman wearing a yellow sweater, speaking in a video, and another of the accessSOS app.

Check out the TikTok-viral tech that makes texting 911 more accessible

Gabriella Wong's viral speech highlights how outdated the American 911 emergency system is and how it can be changed with a groundbreaking new app.
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Three screenshots of Olivia Rodrigo speaking in a TikTok video

Olivia Rodrigo launches reproductive rights initiative alongside Guts World Tour

On the first night of her Guts World Tour, Olivia Rodrigo announced the Fund 4 Good, an initiative that will support the rights of women and girls.
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A photo collage of Bert Janssen posing for the camera, a close-up shot of a rhino, an 'Everywhere Is Queer' logo, a portrait photo of Bridgit Mendler, and a flatlay photo of he Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: February 24, 2024 - Rhinos, Space, & Transplants

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