inclusivity Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Thu, 25 May 2023 13:53:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png inclusivity Archives - Positive News 32 32 What went right this week: a roadmap for slashing plastic waste, plus more https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-20-of-2023/ Thu, 18 May 2023 17:11:41 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=434310 The world got a roadmap for quitting plastic, England’s ‘motor city’ went green, and Vogue printed a braille edition, plus more

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What went right this week: the ‘Green Nobel Prize’ winners, plus more https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-17-of-2023/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:15:43 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=432194 Eco heroes were honoured, Europe removed a record number of dams, and Barbie brought diversity to playtime, plus more

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How the UK became more liberal, despite the culture wars https://www.positive.news/society/how-the-uk-became-more-liberal-despite-the-culture-wars/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:05:10 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=428546 Despite attempts from some quarters to roll back liberal values, the UK has become one of the world’s most progressive nations

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What went right this week: women on the board, plus more https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-9-of-2023/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:50:00 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=425556 There were wins for gender inclusivity, a DIY smartphone launched, and renewables reined in emissions, plus more

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How hip-hop came out https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/arts/how-hip-hop-shrugged-off-its-straightjacket/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:11:35 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=425624 Hip-hop’s homophobic reputation is being challenged by a new new generation of openly queer and proud rappers

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South Africa’s ‘black mermaid’ is changing ocean narratives https://www.positive.news/society/the-black-mermaid/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:08:01 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=425414 Why do some regard the ocean as a ‘white space’? South Africa's first black freediving instructor is rewriting the story

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‘We’re making Britain fairer’: the man filling the City with working-class stars https://www.positive.news/archive/the-man-filling-the-city-with-working-class-stars/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:36:33 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=398313 A radical recruitment firm has developed an algorithm that identifies talent from disadvantaged backgrounds

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What went right this week: hope for the climate, plus more positive news https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-15-of-2022/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:50:52 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=390371 There was fresh hope for the climate, a ‘magic’ depression treatment showed promise, and a map revealed rewilding efforts, plus more

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Three good things: people opening up adventure for all https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/travel/three-good-things-people-opening-up-adventure-for-all/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:00:42 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=388201 As the world opens up from the pandemic, these trailblazers are striving to make travel more inclusive

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‘Football makes us feel like we belong’: meet Sierra Leone’s Flying Stars https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/sport/meet-the-flying-stars-of-sierra-leone/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:48:26 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=383717 In Sierra Leone, the beautiful game is proving to be a source of joy and empowerment for amputee footballers

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