Melania Trump as Slovenians knew her
Melania Trump will soon become the second foreign-born first lady in a "nation of immigrants." Slovenians remember their native daughter.
As an African-American woman, she was not the typical U.S. diplomat
Linda Thomas-Greenfield is different from the typical diplomat. Yet her background and perspectives are important parts of America’s story.
American Muslims mark Ramadan with iftars, prayer and public service
Prayer, fasting, gathering with friends and family at iftar, and engaging in community service are ways that American Muslims celebrate Ramadan.
Who are Americans? It’s complicated, especially in terms of race
“Where are you from?” The question, seemingly simple, is anything but clear in the United States. It could be asking where you were born, where...
When the world doesn’t recognize you for who you truly are,...
When transgender model and advocate Geena Rocero went public with her personal story, she explained that birth gender doesn't always match who you are inside.
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‘I spent 10 years of my life going back in time’
African-American history is personal for Spirit Trickey, daughter of Minnijean Brown of the Little Rock Nine.
Black Panther shatters stereotypes and promotes science
Black Panther, the first Hollywood blockbuster centered on a black superhero and to star a mostly black cast, is defying long-held stereotypes about Africans and women.
The new face of U.S. currency: An African-American ‘Lady Liberty’
For the first time in the history of U.S. currency, the United States will make a coin featuring Lady Liberty as an African-American woman.
Stephen Hawking proves disabilities don’t have to hold you down
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When diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, at the age of 21, Stephen Hawking was told he had...