Noelani Kirschner
Biden administration restores protections for Tongass National Forest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced new protections for the nation's largest national forest, which houses over 400 species of wildlife.
Young Egyptian entrepreneurs make a global difference
Meet Doaa Aref, Heba Assem, and Riham Adel. These Egyptian entrepreneurs are changing the economy for Middle Eastern and North African youth.
A united world can beat back climate change
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry recently laid out global action that the world can take to tackle climate change and spur economic growth.
Works by enslaved 19th-century artist now show in U.S. museums
David Drake, who was born enslaved, learned to read and write when it was illegal. His hundreds of ceramics with inscribed poetry were an act of resistance.
U.S. governments large and small go green
From Greensburg, Kansas, to New York City, all forms of local, state and federal U.S. governments are going green. Learn more here.
Giving young refugees a voice in the U.S.
Ahmed Badr, a refugee from Baghdad, created a nongovernmental organization in the U.S. to help other displaced young people express themselves.
Preserving one Native American tribe’s language and culture
Meet Quirina Geary, a Northern California activist who is working to keep the Mutsun language alive by studying and teaching.
G7 leaders commit to countering climate change
Leaders from the G7 nations announced new partnerships and initiatives to tackle climate change around the world. Learn more here.
Howard University honors Chadwick Boseman’s legacy
The late "Black Panther" star and Howard University alumnus believed in the power of the arts to change society. Now, his legacy will be honored.