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.
Americans across the country remember September 11 [photo gallery]
On the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, see how Americans have marked the event over the years.
Portrait of Vice President Harris references a shattered ‘glass ceiling’
A portrait made of broken glass displayed on Washington’s National Mall saluted Vice President Kamala Harris as a glass ceiling breaker
Young entrepreneurs learn that business can be sweet
How does a lemonade stand turn into a full-fledged business? Programs designed to inspire young entrepreneurs teach American children valuable skills.
The Bolshoi’s first American ballerina, in her own words
When Joy Womack was 7 years old, she told her mom that one day she would become a ballerina with the famous Bolshoi Ballet.
Archaeologists find lost home of Harriet Tubman
A team of researchers has discovered the site where Harriet Tubman was raised. The home was later used as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
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.
The debate over the Confederate flag
More than 150 years after the end of the U.S. Civil War, the flag of the Confederate army of the South remains a source of controversy in America.
An ‘Ace’ up the sleeve of the Harlem Globetrotters [video]
The Harlem Globetrotters have wowed fans with comic basketball feats for decades. They also do a lot of good — like helping to stop bullying.