People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Dylan Mulvaney -- a blonde transgender woman -- in two seperate TikTok screenshots. Text on the screenshots: "But I am in fact the most gullible person in the world" and "So I would like to use their hate and ignorance for something of better use."

A transphobic politician made Dylan Mulvaney the butt of a joke on Cameo — now she's saving lives on the same platform

All eyes are on Dylan Mulvaney after Rick Becker’s Cameo stunt, so she’s turning the attention towards a good cause: Save The Children.

$9 million in scholarships and 162 college acceptances! Did 17-year-old Amari Shepherd set an all-time record for a high school graduate?

May has been quite the month for Amari Shepherd, 17. With a GPA of 4.86, she gave the valedictory speech at KIPP New Orleans’s Frederick A. Douglass High School’s graduation ceremony May 17.

A photo collage of a group of islands, a turtle, a truck full of coal, a ferret, and a container ship in the ocean

Good News This Week: May 25, 2024 - Turtles, Ferrets, & Clean Energy

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

Illustration of Fred Rogers putting on a shoe in Mister Rogers Neighborhood

4 Ways To Celebrate 143 Day (Mister Rogers Day) on May 23

On 143 Day, we celebrate the enduring legacy of Fred Rogers. Engage in these activities to honor his commitment to fostering love and understanding.

Three still images of a Chappell Roan, a smiling, red-headed woman wearing a baseball cap and a rainbow t-shirt. Text caption reads: I am Chappell Roan and you can win tickets to Bonnaroo.

Support a good cause & win a free trip to meet Chappell Roan at Bonnaroo

Good luck, babe! Chappell Roan is teaming up with Propeller and the Human Rights Campaign to send fans to Bonnaroo.

Three photos. Left: Hunter Shafer plays Jules Vaughn in HBO's 'Euphoria.' Center: Bella Ramsey and Storm Reid in 'The Last of Us.' Right: Christina Hendricks leans atop Hannah Einbinder, about to kiss her in an episode of 'Hacks.'

This viral spreadsheet is your guide to queer women characters on TV

A TikTok creator made a thorough online database to make it easier to find TV shows with LGBTQ+ women characters.

Two people standing with their reflections on the ground

New study finds algorithms help people recognize and fix their human biases

Algorithmic bias can also be used to reduce human bias. Algorithms can reveal hidden structural biases in organizations.

A person holding up a sign that says 'Fight today for a better tomorrow'

Deaf campus protestors establish new standards for accessibility in pro-Palestinian demonstrations

Volunteers, including hearing Gallaudet students and community members, organized to create a more accessible space for Deaf protesters at the encampment.

A collage of three images: On the left, a tattoo of a bushel of olives on the back of someone's ankle. In the center, a screenshot of an Instagram grid for the Hibr tattoo fundraiser, and on the right, a tattoo of a watermelon next to a daisy

Tattoo artists raise $74k for Palestinians in need; plan more flash fundraising events in US cities

Over 180 tattoo artists around the globe offered designs in support of Palestinians earlier this month, raising $74,000.

Three close-up images of a smiling Ms Rachel in a pink t-shirt and denim overalls, speaking into the camera for a charity initiative. She wears a pink headband and expresses gratitude for support, discusses fundraising activities, and addresses rights violations needing attention. Each frame includes subtitles reflecting her speech.

Ms. Rachel's charity Cameos sold out in hours; raised $50k for kids in war-torn Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine

Ms. Rachel’s Cameo fundraising campaign sold out in just a few hours, with the children’s entertainer raising $50,000 for children living in Gaza, Sudan, and more.

Child-friendly library cubicle decorated with vibrant illustrations of anthropomorphic apples, featuring a desktop computer set on a wooden desk.

Libraries across US install 'cubicles' for parents who need to study but can't find childcare

Public libraries are introducing desks with built-in play areas for young children, aiming to provide a supportive environment for parents who need to study.

A bright blue background with a woman (Ms. Rachel) smiling and waving in the foreground, dressed in pink.

Ms. Rachel to raise funds for children in Gaza, Congo, Ukraine by making Cameos for your little ones

The educator — famous for her educational YouTube videos — wants to partner with Cameo to raise money for children living in Gaza, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ukraine.