Social Activism
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.
Blinken: Women lead the charge for human rights, democracy and justice
The 15th annual International Women of Courage Awards recognized 21 women from 15 different countries who fight every day for their communities.
Free speech: Protecting citizens’ voices advances societies
While many countries punish citizens for expressing their views, the United States protects freedom of speech as vital to democracy.
Black Americans elevated education, fought racism
Washington and Lee University professor Ted DeLaney was an example of the many Black academics who have significantly influenced American academia.
U.S. Holocaust Museum teaches the warning signs of genocide
The Washington-based museum wants people to know that the Holocaust wasn't inevitable — and that we all have a role in preventing atrocities.
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.
How do journalists win Pulitzers?
Pulitzer Prizes recognize impactful American journalism, whether it's in the form of words, cartoons, photos or the spoken word. Learn why that matters.
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.