The ‘perfect’ Ramadan food … grown in the USA
Muslims traditionally break their fast with a bowl of dates. If you're observing Ramadan in the U.S., it's a good bet those dates come from California.
American playwright explores his Muslim roots
Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Ayad Akhtar first struggled to find success, then found his voice by incorporating his religion into his work.
In pictures: A look back at American Muslims during Ramadan
Like other Muslims around the world, American Muslims observe the holy month of Ramadan. See how they pray, fast and feast around the U.S.
Make way for the Maccabeats [video]
May is Jewish American Heritage Month in the United States. Meet an a cappella group that combines pop songs with Jewish traditions.
Mosques in urban and rural America
A desert in New Mexico, a cornfield in Ohio and a street in New York City have one thing in common: mosques. American Muslims worship here.
For the Romani people, survival is a matter of tradition
April 8 is International Romani Day. This persecuted minority has a rich culture it has shared with the world for nearly 2000 years.
New coin honors Frederick Douglass
The U.S. has a new coin featuring Frederick Douglass, a prominent African American who escaped slavery in 1838 and later became a statesman.
Ethiopians put down roots in Washington to build their largest U.S....
Thousands of Ethiopians have settled in Minneapolis, Seattle, Atlanta and other cities, but the greater Washington area has the most Ethiopian residents.
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.