Arts

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.

Thanks to a combination of a hit Netflix limited series and the pandemic, chess surged in popularity among Americans during the past year.

Ahmed Badr, a refugee from Baghdad, created a nongovernmental organization in the U.S. to help other displaced young people express themselves.

Happy Canada Day! July 1 is a day to recognize Canadians and their contributions. Learn about five remarkable Canadians making a name for themselves.

New global rankings show that U.S. schools dominate the world's top universities. Many top U.S. schools excel in both STEM subjects and the arts.

The late "Black Panther" star and Howard University alumnus believed in the power of the arts to change society. Now, his legacy will be honored.

Learn more about the portraits of presidents, presidential hopefuls and social justice leaders that sit across from President Biden's desk.

Chloé Zhao and Khet Mar had to come to America from their homelands to tell their stories openly and without government censorship.

“Art for the People,” a new exhibition on the exterior walls of the U.S. Embassy in China, showcases freedom of expression through American street art.