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New Book Empowers African Creatives With Business Skills
SolutionsMay 27

New Book Empowers African Creatives With Business Skills

Marie Lora-Mungai just published a handbook teaching African artists how to turn their talent into sustainable income. "Creative Cash Flow" tackles the business side of creativity that art schools rarely cover.

France 24 English2 min read
Mother Shields Protesters at Delhi Petrol Pump During Clash
Acts of KindnessJul 22

Mother Shields Protesters at Delhi Petrol Pump During Clash

When violence erupted at a Delhi petrol pump during protests, every employee ran for safety except one. S., a 40-year-old mother of two, stood her ground to protect young protesters from harm.

The Hindu2 min read
Everyone Can Be Creative, Adobe Executive Says
Acts of KindnessFeb 21

Everyone Can Be Creative, Adobe Executive Says

Creativity isn't a rare gift reserved for the lucky few. Adobe's Executive Creative Director reveals how any organization can build a culture where everyone's ideas matter.

Fast Company2 min read
How Play Boosts Your Creativity and Resilience
Acts of KindnessAug 15

How Play Boosts Your Creativity and Resilience

Creative health scientist Katina Bajaj says adults are stuck in a "play deprivation crisis," trading fun for endless optimization. Her TED talk makes the case that play isn't frivolous—it's a survival skill that boosts creativity and resilience.

TED2 min read
New Book Shows How Protest Shaped Rights We Take for Granted
SolutionsApr 28

New Book Shows How Protest Shaped Rights We Take for Granted

A new book by veteran activists reveals that many freedoms we consider settled—from the 40-hour workweek to voting rights—were once fiercely contested through protest. The message: today's protesters may be tomorrow's heroes.

Mongabay2 min read
South Africa Links Creativity to Freedom This April
InnovationApr 24

South Africa Links Creativity to Freedom This April

A South African organization is celebrating creativity as a pathway to freedom by connecting World Creativity and Innovation Day with the nation's Freedom Day. The initiative aims to position African innovation as a global force for transformation.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
Riz Ahmed: Stretch Yourself to Unlock True Creativity
Acts of KindnessMar 11

Riz Ahmed: Stretch Yourself to Unlock True Creativity

Oscar-winning actor Riz Ahmed has a simple creative philosophy that's guiding his latest role as arts curator: ask yourself if your work stretches both you and culture. His approach invites all creatives to surrender their ego and tap into something bigger than themselves.

Fast Company2 min read
Creativity Strategist: Wonder Is Your Competitive Edge in AI Age
InnovationJul 9

Creativity Strategist: Wonder Is Your Competitive Edge in AI Age

A creativity expert says we're entering the "Imagination Era" where human curiosity and wonder matter more than ever. Leaders are learning to treat AI as a creative partner, not a replacement for human thinking.

Fast Company2 min read
India Students Win: Education Minister Resigns After Protest
SolutionsJul 27

India Students Win: Education Minister Resigns After Protest

After five weeks of peaceful protest in New Delhi, Gen Z students forced India's education minister to resign and won major education reforms. The movement, led by 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke, became one of the largest demonstrations in recent Indian history.

France 24 English2 min read
5-Minute Daily Habit Rewires Your Brain for Creativity
Health & WellnessMar 26

5-Minute Daily Habit Rewires Your Brain for Creativity

Two entrepreneurs have proven that creativity isn't a rare talent but a muscle anyone can strengthen in just five minutes a day. Their new approach treats creative practice like brushing your teeth—simple, regular, and transformative for your wellbeing.

Fast Company2 min read
100,000 People Test Creativity Against AI: Humans Win Big
InnovationJan 30

100,000 People Test Creativity Against AI: Humans Win Big

The world's largest creativity study pitted 100,000 people against top AI models like ChatGPT and Claude. While AI beat the average, the most creative humans far outperformed the machines.

New Atlas2 min read
Ghana's Creatives Lead National Cleanup After Floods
Acts of KindnessJul 9

Ghana's Creatives Lead National Cleanup After Floods

Ghana's artists, musicians, and filmmakers are stepping up to help restore communities devastated by recent flooding. The Creative Arts Agency is mobilizing the nation's creative talent for a two-day cleanup exercise this July.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Creative Economy Now Worth $2.25 Trillion Globally
SolutionsFeb 3

Creative Economy Now Worth $2.25 Trillion Globally

The global creative economy has reached $2.25 trillion and now drives 3.1% of worldwide GDP, proving that arts and culture are essential economic engines. Every dollar invested in creative industries generates $2.50 in total economic output.

Google: economic growth report2 min read
Nigeria Gets Creative Fund to Build Film and Music Tech
InnovationMay 18

Nigeria Gets Creative Fund to Build Film and Music Tech

A new UK-Nigeria partnership is giving Nigerian filmmakers, musicians, and designers the technical tools and training to produce world-class work at home. The Creative Fund addresses a critical gap: while Nigeria's creative talent shines globally, most high-value production work still happens abroad.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Creative Jobs Add $1.2 Trillion to U.S. Economy in 2023
InnovationJun 3

Creative Jobs Add $1.2 Trillion to U.S. Economy in 2023

America's creative industries are booming, contributing $1.2 trillion to the economy and growing twice as fast as other sectors. New partnerships between schools, businesses, and cities are making creative careers more accessible than ever.

Fast Company2 min read
Vietnam Hosts First MMA Creative Summit in Ho Chi Minh City
InnovationApr 20

Vietnam Hosts First MMA Creative Summit in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam's creative marketing community is getting a new platform designed to turn bold ideas into real business results. The MMA Creative Summit 2026 launches April 24 in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together the country's brightest minds in advertising, branding, and media.

Google News - Vietnam Growth2 min read
How Nonviolent Protests Win Against Authoritarian Power
SolutionsFeb 8

How Nonviolent Protests Win Against Authoritarian Power

From Serbia to Minneapolis, peaceful movements prove that singing, humor, and community solidarity can topple governments and change policies. New research shows just 3.5% of a population peacefully protesting can transform entire nations.

DW News2 min read
Why Bengal Became India's Creative Powerhouse
VideosApr 15

Why Bengal Became India's Creative Powerhouse

From the Hooghly River's banks to bustling Kolkata streets, Bengal turned art into a way of life, not just a skill. Centuries of history, the Bengal Renaissance, and everyday cultural rituals created generations who grow up breathing creativity.

The Better India2 min read
Singing Resistance Hosts Nationwide Weekend of Protest Song
Acts of KindnessFeb 26

Singing Resistance Hosts Nationwide Weekend of Protest Song

A viral protest group that sings instead of shouts is organizing sing-in events across 95 U.S. cities this weekend. Singing Resistance draws inspiration from Civil Rights era tactics to create healing and solidarity through music.

Good Good Good2 min read
Retirees Trade Golf Clubs for Protest Signs in Climate Fight
Planet WinsMar 12

Retirees Trade Golf Clubs for Protest Signs in Climate Fight

A growing wave of seniors in their 60s, 70s, and 80s are choosing handcuffs over hobby clubs, bringing wisdom and moral authority to climate activism. Their presence is reshaping how society views both protest and retirement.

Positive News3 min read

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