Number of LGBTQI+ elected officials is growing in the United States
A new report shows that the number of LGBTQI+ elected officials in national, state and local government roles continues to rise in the U.S.
New York place names tell a story of diversity
Place names in the New York area have been influenced by Native American names and the languages of waves of immigrants. Learn more.
Confronting a century-old act of racism
September 4, 1907, was a dark day of racial intolerance in the city of Bellingham, Washington. Now, the town is reckoning with its past.
Women tackle new opportunities in the NFL
The NFL will start the 2021 season with a record number of female coaches. Learn how the league is increasing women's roles in football.
Muslim student associations create cultural ties in the U.S.
The Muslim Students Association of the U.S. & Canada helps bring students together on U.S. and Canadian university campuses. Learn more here.
The African diaspora thrives in the United States
In honor of the U.N.'s first International Day for People of African Descent, learn about six notable Americans who have African ancestry.
Abrahamic Houses: Urban hubs for interfaith understanding
The Abrahamic House initiative grew out of one man's interfaith journey. Learn how he now helps people of different faiths connect.
Memorials can make history more inclusive
Learn how the current push for racial equality in the United States is prompting Americans to rethink their memorials and commemorations.
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.