People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Graphic Quote: I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am also so much more than that. So are we all. — James Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son

69 Most Powerful James Baldwin Quotes

Baldwin’s eloquent and direct style of writing and speaking tackled issues of race, freedom, and human rights with a depth and intensity that continues to resonate today.
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Dog Influencers Deliver Holiday Magic By Giving 2,000 Gifts To Shelter Animals in Need

The popular doggie duo brought the spirit of the holidays to an animal rescue organization, thanks to the generosity of their millions of followers.
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Princess Mabel van Oranje, a centerpiece display for Vow for Girls, and three Nepalese young women in traditional clothing

A Dutch Princess Has Made It Her Life's Work To End Child Marriage

Princess Mabel Van Oranje of the Dutch Royal Family started nonprofit VOW for Girls to end child marriage and fight gender inequality worldwide.
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Meet 10 Black Suffragists Who Fought for the Vote Before — and Long After — the 19th Amendment

We sifted through news articles, historical documents, and critical analyses of the U.S. to commemorate the legacies of a small fraction of Black suffragists often omitted from the women's suffrage movement narrative.
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Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl spends day off volunteering, serves barbecue to hundreds in need

"Foo Fighters" frontman Dave Grohl spent a rare day off from his Australian tour to feed hundreds of people facing homelessness and food insecurity in Melbourne.
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Hairdressers Are Being Trained as Mental Health Ambassadors for Women in West Africa

In countries where mental health therapy is scarce and awareness is limited, the program has empowered hairdressers to provide much-needed support.
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Sesame Street Muppets Are Helping Young Children Understand Parental Addiction

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, is taking a proactive approach to address the emotional challenges faced by young children whose parents misuse opioids.
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3 Famous LGTBTQ+ Activist: Silvia Rivera, Miley Cyrus & RuPaul

17 Famous LGBTQ+ Activists Who Inspired Change

Discover the inspiring people who changed and are still changing the world around us...
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A social justice-focused alternative to Girl Scouts is gaining popularity

“Radical Monarchs,” an emerging organization for Black and Brown youth aged 8 to 11, is gaining recognition as a progressive alternative to the long-established Girl Scouts of the USA.
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A photo collage of Judge John Phillips, a woman wearing a Surf Skull helmet, a screenshot from Foster Power's platform, a close-up of two black women, and a flatlay image of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: December 2, 2023 - Helmets, Hairdressers, & Veggies

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Keith Lee; Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz; Dylan Mulvaney

From Food Reviewers To Climate Activists, Meet Some Change-Makers From This Year's Forbes '30 Under 30'

The yearly list introduces individuals making a positive impact, inspiring with bold solutions, and contributing to a more inclusive world.
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A photo collage of Sai Shettar standing in front of a pile of laptops, the entrance of Casa Alitas, an aerial view of a house porch, a man preparing uncooked turkeys, and a flatlay image of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: November 25, 2023 - Dogs, Turkeys, & Tiny Homes

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