Native Americans
Preserving one Native American tribe’s language and culture
Meet Quirina Geary, a Northern California activist who is working to keep the Mutsun language alive by studying and teaching.
U.S. poet Joy Harjo: ‘There’s a poem out there that can...
U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo says that after a year of pandemic and racial tension, she finds comfort and lessons in poetry.
Celebrating the power of American folk and traditional arts
The U.S. government's highest honor for folk and traditional arts went to 10 fellows this year, who showcased their talents March 4. Learn more here.
The world’s largest library commits to diversity
The Library of Congress is diversifying its collection and engaging with communities of color with the help of a recent $15 million grant.
Shifts in the new U.S. Congress [infographic]
The 117th U.S. Congress broke a number of records, with more women and minorities representing districts and states around the country.
Unbreakable: Remembering the Navajo Code Talkers
November is National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. Learn about the Navajo Code Talkers, whose secret code helped end World War II.
Native American Veterans Memorial coming to Washington
In 2020, a new memorial will honor the stories and sacrifices of Native American soldiers and their families from across the United States.
The United States is a place of many religions
The United States is a country of many religions, a diversity that enriches society. Explore the story of religion in America in this gallery of images.
Meet Joy Harjo, the new U.S. poet laureate
Joy Harjo, a Native American poet, playwright and musician, has been named the new U.S. poet laureate by the Library of Congress.