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John Cannon has spent a decade turning complex environmental science into stories that matter to everyday people. His investigation into a secret carbon credit deal helped expose injustice against Indigenous communities in Malaysian Borneo.
Indigenous scholar Tyson Yunkaporta explains how Aboriginal stories offer a path toward healing our relationship with nature. His book reveals how changing the narratives we follow could transform how we treat the Earth.
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In a country where 15% of third graders can't read a single word, one organization is ditching rote drills for something radical: making reading fun. Nal'ibali is using storytelling, reading clubs, and home-language tales to spark a love of literacy across South Africa.
A crowdfunded TV series about the life of Jesus just became the most translated show in history, reaching 125 languages in its first season alone. The milestone proves that faith-based storytelling can achieve global reach once reserved only for entertainment giants.
A last-minute World Cup trip sparked Tayo Aina's journey from Uber driver to YouTube creator with 100,000+ subscribers, reshaping how the world sees Africa. His story proves one bold decision can change everything.
Five transgender musicians from India's Jogappa community will perform their devotional music at a major Pune festival for the first time, sharing centuries-old traditions that blend spirituality with powerful storytelling. The February 28 concert marks a growing recognition of their art and identity.
A literary festival in Mexico just wrapped its most successful year ever, bringing together 1,750 writers and book lovers from 15 countries. First-time attendees made up 67% of the crowd, proving that passion for storytelling is alive and thriving.
Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar is building Maya, an AI-powered animation studio designed to bring authentic Indian stories to global audiences. She's betting that AI can democratize storytelling by slashing production costs while preserving creative vision.
A major Indian entertainment company just launched an AI platform that lets anyone create movies and shows using its 50-year library of films. The best creators will compete for $5 million in prizes and potential contracts with the studio.
Stephanie Dinkins met a robot that couldn't talk about race with nuance. Now she's building AI trained on love and community stories instead of biased data.
Over 22,000 drones lit up the night sky in perfect coordination, creating stunning 3D animations and breaking the world record for the largest drone light show. The breathtaking display blended cutting-edge technology with cultural storytelling at China's biggest televised event.
Across rural India, women who never used microphones before now run community radio stations that reach 400,000+ people. These grassroots broadcasters are tackling everything from healthcare to farming in local dialects, putting storytelling back in community hands.
JOY FM is swapping studio time for campfires, taking lucky listeners on a three-day nature escape to celebrate Ghana Month. The trip brings radio hosts and fans together for kayaking, wildlife watching, and storytelling under the stars.
An Indian filmmaker learned animation from YouTube tutorials during lockdown to bring a forgotten tale of love and resilience to the screen. His short film recreates a medieval story of an enslaved African man in Kerala, premiering at an international festival this month.
Arizona State University launched a groundbreaking interdisciplinary school that's preparing students for careers in the gaming industry, which now outpaces film and music combined. The GAME School combines arts, engineering, and storytelling to train the next generation of game creators through hands-on projects and industry partnerships.
The company behind Baby Shark is using AI voice technology and interactive storytelling to transform how children's content reaches global audiences. With 530 million app downloads and a groundbreaking AI exhibition launching this June, Pinkfong shows how creativity and technology can work together.
A New York choreographer is bringing her grandparents' Holocaust survival story to Berkshire communities through dance, offering free performances and workshops to combat intolerance. The tour includes school assemblies and a community workshop teaching storytelling through movement.
Ghana's tourism authority is commissioning musician Wiyaala and shea butter pioneer Hamamat Montia as global ambassadors to showcase the country's cultural wealth. The move marks a shift toward authentic, homegrown storytelling over expensive foreign marketing agencies.
A scholar reveals how the 18 sections of the Mahabharata epic form a beautiful metaphor of a living tree, with each part representing seeds, roots, branches, flowers, and fruits. This fresh perspective makes the 5,000-year-old text accessible and meaningful for modern readers seeking wisdom.
A California nonprofit is helping small community groups succeed where many mangrove restoration projects fail. By providing funding, science support, and storytelling tools, Seatrees has helped plant over 1 million mangroves across four countries while paying local communities for their work.
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