People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

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Gabriella Wong's viral speech highlights how outdated the American 911 emergency system is and how it can be changed with a groundbreaking new app.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

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Pattie Gonia sings in her new music video, dressed in a gold, feathery outfit in the woods

Drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia dropped a new queer anthem — and we’re all crying

The song serves as an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community, drawing a parallel between their resilience and birds singing after surviving the night.
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Two different crocheted coral installations in a museum, with colorful hand-stitched details

Networks of crafters around the world are creating crocheted coral reefs to advocate for climate action

The detailed art project, supported by over 25,000 volunteer crocheters, utilizes colorful hand-stitched coral to address climate change.
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Quote Graphic: None of us can be liberated if other groups are not. — Gloria Steinem, in a speech

67 Most Iconic Quotes from Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem, a trailblazing feminist, journalist, and social-political activist, has been a leading voice in the women’s liberation movement for decades. 
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John and Hank Green appear on screenshot of Project for Awesome livestream on YouTube, with text on screen showing donations

Hank & John Green's 2024 'Project for Awesome' raises $3.5M for charity, breaks record

Hank and John Green’s annual charity livestream, Project for Awesome, has become a cornerstone of their online community. 
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A photo collage of a moccasin, a dog poop bag with the name 'Chad' written on it, a large wind-wave tank to study artificial reefs, a screenshot from The Shotline website featuring Joaquin's story, and a flatlay photo of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: February 17, 2024 - Moccasins, Reefs, & AI

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