More Social Good - Page 8
Photos from daily life at HBCUs show moments of joy and activism
Homecoming queens, civil rights activists, and national heroes.
Watch out diet culture. Inclusive fitness pros are coming for you.
These TikTok creators share fitness content that includes all bodies, identities, and experiences, without guilt or goals.
Politics is a huge stressor for some young people. That's a big problem.
Young people say politics makes their mental health worse. We need to know why.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Bernice King calls for MLK's legacy to be taught in full, not just the "comfortable part"
"We have to continue to be resolute in teaching the whole King."
By Amanda Yeo
5 easy ways to start practicing mindfulness now
Feeling overwhelmed by Omicron? Spent too long doomscrolling? Try these mindfulness exercises to restore calm.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Decolonization is more than a meme or hashtag
The social justice catchphrase, which is popular on TikTok and Instagram, has a complex meaning.
By Rebecca Ruiz
New Maya Angelou coin marks the first Black woman on a U.S. quarter
A collection of coins featuring prominent women will be rolling out this year.
How a 47-year-old skateboarding mom breaks stereotypes (with a little help from TikTok)
Oorbee Roy is challenging expectations in sports and life.
It's time to rethink how you speak to young people about their bodies
Sometimes you just can't "ignore it."
Meet Corinne Tan, American Girl's first Asian American Girl of the Year doll
Corrine is a skiier who is processing her parents divorce.
Amanda Gorman's New Year's poem takes a hopeful first step into 2022
It's a poetic message of healing and a reclaiming of a New Year's classic.
Why mindfulness is the most important skill of 2022
2022 will be full of uncertainty. Mindfulness can help you cope.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Mom turns her TikTok account into a helpful, WIC-friendly cookbook
#FoodTok, but make it accessible.
What you can learn about people from studying their holiday cards
Minted analyzed 300,000 customer cards and got a glimpse of the national mood.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Teen's ASL app makes beloved Disney films more accessible for deaf children
A growing list of your favourite Disney films now have ASL interpretations through the SignUp Google Chrome extension.
How to avoid becoming a white savior
While white saviors may have good intentions, their presence may actually be harmful.
Digital map of Rio’s biggest favela is reintegrating vital public services
The projects hopes that better infrastructure will benefit the local community.
5 tech habits to start right now for a happier 2022
Tired of feeling like you're going from click to click? These habits will leave you feeling in control and energized.
By Rebecca Ruiz
22 memorable moments of 2021 when people stood up for the least powerful among us
Just like last year, 2021 shaped up to be a year of social activism.
These activists refuse to surrender to the Supreme Court on abortion rights. Here's their plan.
The Supreme Court is poised to gut Roe v. Wade. These abortion rights activists aren't giving up.
By Rebecca Ruiz
4 ways mobile apps could be a lot more accessible
Make the daily scroll accessible to all.
New Zealand is cracking down on cigarettes for future generations
"We want to make sure young people never start smoking."
A giant rooftop garden is looking to fix Thailand's flooding crisis
And it provides a great source of food, too!
Amazon Wish Lists are a quick way to donate to people in need
Just a few clicks to make a difference.