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After generations of exploitation, an Afro-Brazilian community in Sergipe is transforming their fight for land rights into agricultural success. One quilombo now leads the state in pesticide-free rice production while awaiting full land titles.
Mexico is asking more than 16,000 Indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities to help shape a groundbreaking law that would protect the rights of 25.8 million people. It's the first comprehensive Indigenous rights law in the nation's 200-year history.
Researchers created a free tool that maps rooftop solar potential in informal settlements, starting with two communities in Brazil where residents lack legal electricity. The innovation could help millions access clean, affordable energy.
Over 11,000 people packed an open-air amphitheater to celebrate the 94th annual Guelaguetza festival, where Enid Azucena Torres Agustiniano made history as the first Afro-Mexican woman to serve as the festival's goddess. Latin America's largest ethnic celebration kicked off with 13 delegations sharing dances, music, and traditions from Oaxaca's diverse Indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities.
A First Nations community in Western Australia is asking the country's four biggest banks to pool resources for something that's never been done before: a community-led banking hub serving 2,000 remote residents. The modest proposal could become a blueprint for Indigenous communities across Australia struggling with banking access. #
A new platform called Acorn lets organizations and creators build their own online communities without relying on big tech companies. It arrives just as X shuts down its Communities feature, leaving users searching for better alternatives.
A retired FBI special agent received a Community Hero Award for his work helping Connecticut synagogues and Jewish organizations stay safe amid rising antisemitism. Michael Shanbrom now dedicates his expertise to training communities on security and awareness.
Mexico has achieved historic constitutional recognition of Afro-Mexican peoples, marking a major first step toward addressing centuries of systemic inequality. UN experts are now calling for concrete action to turn this progress into real change for these communities.
Twenty-eight Hispanic high school seniors and four community champions received awards for academic excellence and service in Tulsa. The Tomás Rivera Education Awards celebrated students who balanced stellar grades with deep community involvement.
A beloved football tournament bringing together youth from Ghana's Zongo communities kicks off its 11th year, with consistent support helping it grow into an annual tradition. Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia continues backing the event that's united nearly 40 communities since 2015.
After two young professionals tragically drowned during a weekend getaway in New South Wales, their communities rallied to raise over $155,000 in days to support grieving families. The outpouring reflects the power of community support during unimaginable loss.
In Denton County, Texas, an army of volunteers donated more than 80,000 hours last year to beautify neighborhoods, feed the hungry, and strengthen their community. Their work proves that everyday heroes are the backbone of thriving communities across America.
Banco do Brasil's new regional hub is helping 70,000 Amazon families access financial services while protecting forests. The initiative proves that supporting local communities and conservation can work hand in hand.
Cancer Community Clubhouse in Reno is hosting a free ice cream social on June 7 to honor cancer survivors and bring the community together. The celebration invites everyone to join in recognizing the strength and resilience of those who've faced cancer.
Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities across three continents are securing the right to shape how forest carbon credit money flows to their lands. Their success stories show climate finance works better when forest guardians lead the process.
Indigenous and traditional communities in the Brazilian Amazon are getting help turning forest products into sustainable income while protecting the rainforest. A Penn State team is connecting them with global researchers to co-develop technologies that add value to Brazil nuts, natural rubber, and forest oils.
A Riverton leader who spent decades improving his community just earned statewide recognition. Mick Pryor's work on healthcare, transportation, and emergency services has made him a Wyoming Association of Municipalities Community Hero.
A new study reveals how 32 projects succeeded in flipping climate planning from top-down mandates to real partnerships. The secret: five key roles that give communities power at the table.
A new short film uses Brazil's 1998 World Cup final as the backdrop for a Japanese Brazilian teenager's journey toward belonging. Director André Hayato Saito captures the beautiful complexity of finding your place in a country you call home.
Thousands filled Lagos Island's streets for the 2026 Fanti Carnival, celebrating a unique Afro-Brazilian heritage that traces back to 19th century returnees from slavery. The free festival marked another milestone in the event's remarkable comeback after nearly a decade of dormancy.
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