Welcome Corps will help refugee students on U.S. college campuses
Welcome Corps on Campus helps American colleges, universities and their communities sponsor refugee students pursuing degrees.
America’s Independence Day inspires far-flung tributes
On a day when Americans celebrate their country’s birthday, people all over the world join in to enjoy its culture and honor its principles.
5 groundbreaking Caribbean American artists [photo gallery]
Caribbean American artists have transformed the U.S. art world and taken the rest of the world by storm with their innovative approaches.
Watch these American athletes at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games
Nearly 100 Special Olympics athletes from the U.S. will compete in the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. Get to know some of them.
Meet Opal Lee, ‘grandmother of Juneteenth’
Opal Lee, a 96-year-old activist from Texas, worked hard to get Juneteenth recognized as a federal holiday. Learn how she did it.
Bringing a taste of Africa to the U.S. Midwest
A native of Somalia who operates restaurants in Minnesota inspired by African flavors won a small business award.
How Arlington became a final resting place for veterans
America honors fallen U.S. soldiers on Memorial Day. Learn more about Arlington National Cemetery, where thousands of them were laid to rest.
Meet star U.S. athletes who credit their Tongan heritage
Many Tongan American athletes are making a name for themselves in pro sports and shining a light on the their culture.
Pickleball for the people
Learn how a game with a funny name — pickleball — is taking over community tennis courts and backyards all over America.