Good News Headlines 6/16/2020
Soul Fire Farm staff Kiani Conley-Wilson, left, and Naima Penniman, right, with garden recipient Moet Slaughter, centre, and her son. Photography courtesy of Soul Fire Farm.
Soul Fire Farm Helps The Marginalized Grow Their Own Food
by Lindsay Campbell, Modern Farmer
Through its initiative called Soul Fire in the City, the farm is helping more than 30 families, throughout Troy and the Albany area, to build and care for home gardens… Read More
A New Social Movement Is Helping Connect Those Who Need Help With Those Who Can Help
by Christopher Dawson, CNN
Shelly Tygielski came up with the idea that she named Pandemic of Love. The mindfulness teacher in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was looking for simple ways people in her community could take care of each other… Read More
Taking Up Hobbies Can Prevent–Or Reduce Symptoms Of–Depression By A Third
by Andy Corbley, Good News Network
The effects were observed in both men and women, and were consistent in people who had depressive symptoms before the study period began and who developed it after… Read More
These Women Farm Sea Sponges in Zanzibar—Diversifying Income And Giving Fish A Break
by Andy Corbley, World At Large
In an area characterized by poverty, overexploitation of sea resources and high unemployment, women in Jambiani in southeast Zanzibar are beginning to farm sea sponges as a more reliable source of income… Read More
Movement Grows To Declare Racism A Public Health Emergency
by Olivia Rosane, EcoWatch
The movement is gaining momentum in response to the new coronavirus and weeks of racial justice protests, but builds on decades of evidence that racism harms the health of African Americans… Read More
Martin Folsom Graduates At Top Of His Class, Despite Being Homeless Most Of His Life
from ABC7
Martin Folsom and his mother have been in and out of homelessness since he was a kid, and throughout his four years in high school… Read More
Spending ‘30 Days Wild’ Has Lasting Benefits, Study Suggests
by Katie Dancey-Downs, The Daily Optimist
A new report suggests a daily nature challenge in the UK has a lasting impact on wellbeing and connection to nature… Read More
NASCAR’s Powerful Support For Racial Justice Shows That America May Finally Be Getting The Point
by Tod Perry, Good Magazine
NASCAR delivered a powerful display of support for social justice on Sunday during its pre-race routine at Atlanta Motor Speedway… Read More
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