Art & Creativity for Good

Stories About Using Art and Creativity To Make a Difference

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22 Asian American-centered films to watch during AAPI Heritage Month

Take a look through this chronological list to see which movies you've already seen and which ones you need to add to your watchlist.‍
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A collage of three images related to advocacy for Palestine. On the left, a girl at a protest holds up a sign saying "FREE PALESTINE" with a heart shape. The center image shows a silhouette of a person waving a Palestinian flag on a building with the text HINDS HALL overlayed. On the right, Macklemore on stage with a microphone captioned with "I would want them to say FREE PALESTINE"

Macklemore just dropped a song about college protests, will donate all proceeds to Gaza

Macklemore released his track "HIND'S HALL" Monday night, promising to donate all streaming sales to aid efforts in Gaza.
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Left: Two young women smile in pajamas in front of a Debt Gala photo op. Right: Two audience members laugh during the Debt Gala variety show

The Debt Gala: This pajama party alternative to the Met Gala seeks to erase medical debt

As a response to the Met’s elite annual ball, the Debt Gala brings together the Brooklyn community for a worthy cause: Relieving medical debt.
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Protesters wearing purple suits and holding a sign that says "EV for the planel? No coal for the planet!"

Hyundai ends aluminum deal with coal-happy corp following K-pop protest over climate concerns

The South Korean auto company Hyundai has ended its 2022 agreement for procuring aluminum for its electric vehicles from Adaro Minerals, which plans to build 2.2 gigawatts of coal-fired power plants to power its aluminum smelter.
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A photo collage of a small block of sustainable, low-carbon cement, 2 men wearing safety vests with their backs to the camera, a turtle swimming underwater, whales along the shoreline, and a snorkeler underwater

Good News This Week: May 4, 2024 - Tattoos, Whales, & Sustainable Cement

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Left: a black and white photo showing an ornate tattoo on a woman's back, as she wears a keffiyeh over her head. Right: A series of flash tattoo sheets by different artists

Tattoos for Gaza: 100+ tattoo artists around the world will raise funds for Palestinians this weekend

Over 100 international tattoo artists have come together to offer specific designs that aim to benefit mutual aid organizations in Palestine.
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Screenshots of Olivia Rodrigo's Instagram stories, where she points to a donation link and shares a photo of her performing on stage in Dublin

Olivia Rodrigo to donate portion of 'Guts Tour' ticket sales to end violence against women, per Dublin announcement

During the European leg of Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts Tour,' the singer will donate a portion of proceeds to organizations working to end gender-based violence.
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A yellow and blue comedy poster advertising the "Let's Not Die" comedy event with comedians (from left to right): Nick Kroll, Aparna Nancherla, Esteban Gast, Nikki Glaser, Maya May, and Sean O'Connor

Nick Kroll, Aparna Nancherla, Nikki Glaser are using humor to combat climate change: 'Let’s not die!'

Comedians are tackling climate change with humor to raise awareness and funds for climate activism through Yellow Dot Studios.
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Scraps of donated fabric at the Seattle reuse center

More art, less trash: These 'reuse centers' promote upcycling in Washington

Similar to thrift stores, the shops keep potential waste out of landfills by repurposing ‘stuff’ in new sustainable ways.
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Left: Taylor Swift's album cover for the 'Tortured Poets Department.' Right: A group of people gather in an event space, with a Pride flag hanging on the wall

LGBTQ+ Swifties raise money for trans community by throwing 'Tortured Poets'- themed listening party

On the heels of the release of Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department,' fans gathered to do a little good.
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Left: Drag queen Plastique Tiara. Center: A sparkly silver tiara. Right: Drag queen Jorgeous

Queens of 'Drag Race All Stars' to compete for charity — giving 'serve' a double meaning in season 9

Iconic drag queens on season nine of ‘Drag Race All Stars’ will compete for charity, raising funds through the nonprofit The Palette Fund.
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A colorful illustration of a local independent bookstore

7 Ideas To Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend

April 27 is Independent Bookstore Day — a celebration of indie bookshops across the United States! Here are some ways to celebrate the big event.
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