Noelani Kirschner
Celebrating the power of American folk and traditional arts
The U.S. government's highest honor for folk and traditional arts went to 10 fellows this year, who showcased their talents March 4. Learn more here.
Blinken: Women lead the charge for human rights, democracy and justice
The 15th annual International Women of Courage Awards recognized 21 women from 15 different countries who fight every day for their communities.
The world’s largest library commits to diversity
The Library of Congress is diversifying its collection and engaging with communities of color with the help of a recent $15 million grant.
Kerry: We all must be ambitious to tackle climate change
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry affirmed the United States' commitment to working with all countries to fight climate change.
Black Americans elevated education, fought racism
Washington and Lee University professor Ted DeLaney was an example of the many Black academics who have significantly influenced American academia.
National Museum of African American Music debuts in Nashville
A new museum chronicles the ascent of Black American music in the United States and its wider influence over 50 different music genres.
Black artists have always been an essential part of American culture
Learn more about Ella Fitzgerald, Toni Morrison, Rita Dove, Simone Leigh and Amy Sherald's lives and monumental cultural achievements here.
How Maduro has destroyed life inside Venezuela
A report on living conditions in Venezuela details how widespread societal collapse has increased under Maduro's illegitimate regime since 2014.
U.S. sanctions on Venezuela explained
Learn more about what the U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan entities close to the illegitimate Maduro regime actually do and why they matter.