How cities across the U.S. observe Juneteenth [photo gallery]
Learn how the Juneteenth holiday began and how it honors past generations of African Americans while looking ahead to the future.
LGBTQI+ people: Making history throughout history
June is Pride Month. Meet some of the amazing members of the LGBTQI+ community who made history in their fields.
What does the ‘+’ mean in LGBTQI+?
People use a variety of terms to identify their gender or sexual orientation. The term LGBTQI+ reflects that diversity.
Why is the International Religious Freedom Report important?
This annual report offers a comprehensive review of the status of religious freedom in nearly 200 countries and territories.
Advancing America’s long tradition of welcoming refugees
The United States is expanding its refugee assistance program. Learn how President Biden is advancing America's tradition of accepting those in need.
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month
Caribbean Americans have led some of the United States’ most important discoveries and social movements. Meet a few of them.
Asian surnames become more prevalent in the United States
According to the U.S. census, the number of people with Asian surnames living in the United States is steadily growing.
Meet Karine Jean-Pierre, the new White House press secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre became the first Black and openly gay White House press secretary when she assumed the role May 16. Learn more.
Russian-speaking communities in New York rally for Ukraine
Meet New York City residents whose families came from Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union who support Ukraine.