Lenore T. Adkins
The 5 most popular national parks during the pandemic [photo gallery]
July 31 is World Ranger Day! Learn about five of America's most visited national parks (there are 423 parks total) and what keeps guests coming back.
Why do many Americans list pronouns on social media profiles?
Read on to learn why it matters what pronouns you use to refer to people and how the United States embraces sharing pronouns.
YALI celebrates 10 years, honors outstanding alumni
As the Young African Leaders Initiative celebrates 10 years, the program continues its exponential growth. Meet some of its outstanding alumni.
5 contributors to U.S. society with ties to Canada
Happy Canada Day! July 1 is a day to recognize Canadians and their contributions. Learn about five remarkable Canadians making a name for themselves.
Measuring fiscal transparency around the world [infographics]
The U.S. State Department's fiscal transparency report holds foreign governments accountable for receiving U.S. aid. See how they did in the latest report.
U.S. returns 523 artifacts to Mexico
Antiquities trafficking is a multibillion dollar, transnational criminal enterprise. Here's what happened when someone smuggled stolen Mexican artifacts.
Remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre, 100 years later
The Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the deadliest racial attacks in U.S. history. The city of Tulsa and survivors are reckoning with it a century later.
How Duke Kahanamoku popularized surfing
Surfing debuts at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Learn about Duke Kahanamoku, the native Hawaiian who popularized the sport around the world.
Diversity has long defined America’s Jewish community
May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Learn why Jewish people in the United States mirror the country's diversity and why the face of Judaism is changing.