Civic Equality
Universal design gains among homebuilders
Two architects discuss an approach to home design that offers ease, safety, accessibility and comfort to nearly everyone without sacrificing style.
U.S. stands with the global LGBTQI+ community
Through the Global Equality Fund, the United States helps support and defend the rights of the LGBTQI+ community around the world.
Black women have always been leaders for voting rights
Black women have been leaders in the fight for rights for hundreds of years, paving the way for today's Black Americans in politics.
Women in politics: A timeline
Women have accomplished many political milestones in the history of the United States. See their photos and learn about what they've achieved.
The Lovings paved the way for interracial marriages
Valentine's Day celebrates love, but it was once illegal for interracial couples to marry in certain U.S. states. The Lovings helped eliminate those laws.
Biden tackles discriminatory housing policies and mass incarceration
President Biden signed four executive orders to advance racial equity in the United States. Learn more about how the orders address systemic racism.
U.S. memorials honor civil rights hero Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks' refusal to take a back seat on an Alabama bus sparked the civil rights movement. Read more about the memorials that pay tribute to her courage.
At these schools, every day is Martin Luther King Day
In the U.S., dozens of schools are named after civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. Learn how three of them embody his teachings all year.
How the Amistad helped America live up to its ideals
The Amistad case helped dozens of Africans escape slavery and forced America to live up to its founding ideals. Read more about it here.