People Doing Good

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...

Hope has fueled movements, allowed us to seek solutions, and inspires us to keep moving forward. We’ve rounded up the best books to help you feel hopeful.

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.

Maya Angelou’s legacy lives on today through her powerful writing and tireless activism. She will always be remembered as a pioneer in the fight for civil rights and equality, and her work continues to inspire and empower activists around the world.

For the majority of Americans, it turns out that faith plays a leading role in their desire to give and serve. This is where I focus my research.