Here are this week’s most popular positive stories, with some fun social media posts tossed in too. Like seeing uplifting content like this? Sign up for our Good News email.
Surprise! Yesterday was James Baldwin’s 100th birthday, and to celebrate, our sibling site Queerty launched its new Native Son channel that centers Black gay and queer men.
I love Baldwin, so I’ve gone a little overboard sprinkling links about him into this week’s roundup. Give ‘one a read and learn more about his influential legacy as well as why it’s so worth keeping alive.
Also! This week was filled with legal victories, a medical breakthrough, a small town win, and a heartwarming love story you have to read to believe — so let’s party!
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Let’s start with some mind-blowingly beautiful animation
How James Baldwin’s life & legacy can help us navigate the problems of today
Badlwin wasn’t just a great writer, he also worked as an out activist for Black justice. In fact, his thoughts on racial justice still offer insights on how we can liberate marginalized communities today!
Also, check out this great, quick 20-question interview with Native Son’s founder Emil Wilbekin for an peek at his stylish home and the spilling of some hot tea! And please enjoy this sweet, revealing essay about how a lonely Black teen developed a serious crush on Baldwin.
This gay waiter turned his insulting “tip” into thousands of dollars for queer youth
A rude customer left him an ugly message. But when it went viral, something wonderful happened!
This ’90s game show couple said they were “business partners.” Now they’re married!
A viral social media post revealed that — three decades later —they’re still together. Talk about a grand prize.
