arts
The world’s largest library offers digital collections
Did you know you can find a rundown of popular memes in the Library of Congress' digital collections? Learn about its other treasures.
Celebrating the 2021 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ innovators [video]
The MacArthur Foundation announced the winners of its annual "genius grants." Read about how the winners are using their creativity.
Preserving a historic African American mural for future generations
Learn about an important piece of art that the National Trust for Historic Preservation is working to protect for future generations.
How do sign language interpreters work?
Learn about the federal laws that require sign language interpreters in the United States and where you'll regularly find them.
Meet Toni Stone, who broke barriers in baseball
Toni Stone was a pioneering figure in baseball. Many sports fans don't know her name, but a play about her life explains why they should.
Meet groundbreaking U.S. Latinx artists
A new U.S. arts grant funded by the Ford Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will allow 15 Latinx artists to expand their work.
U.S. opera houses reopen to live audiences
As U.S. opera companies reopen their doors, many are finding new ways to lure back live audiences — and reconnect artists with opera lovers.
Readers without borders
Membership in reading groups grew beyond the limits of geography when meetings went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.