Veterans Day: U.S. Military Veterans Honored Each November
November 11 is Veterans Day in the United States, and parades, ceremonies and tributes to veterans and their families are planned throughout the country to honor those who have served, and are...
View ArticlePoster: His Day Is Done
Maya Angelou’s poem upon the death of Nelson Mandela celebrates the life and legacy of the great man on behalf of the American people.
View ArticleNew Year’s Day: A Time for Renewal
New Year’s Day in the United States is a time for fresh beginnings: hope for a better future and resolutions to improve one’s behavior.
View ArticleHonoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A Day to Serve Others
In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end racial segregation and racial discrimination. He used his prize money to further the...
View ArticleAfrican-American Leaders: Elizabeth Alexander, Poet
Elizabeth Alexander is one of only four poets to have participated in a presidential inauguration.
View ArticleAfrican-American Leaders: Will Allen, Urban Farmer
Will Allen hopes to make fresh, locally grown food available in low-income urban neighborhoods across America.
View ArticleAfrican-American Leaders: Ursula Burns, Corporate Executive
Ursula Burns is the first African-American woman to head a Fortune 500 company.
View ArticleAfrican-American Leaders: Johnnetta B. Cole, Multifaceted Academic
Johnnetta B. Cole was the first African-American woman to lead Spelman College, a historically black school for women in Atlanta.
View ArticleAfrican-American Leaders: Catherine L. Hughes, Media Leader
Catherine L. Hughes was forced to live in the studio of her first radio station. The company grew to become the largest African American–owned broadcasting company in the United States.
View ArticleAfrican-American Leaders: Mae Jemison, Doctor, Scientist, Astronaut
Doctor and scientist Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space.
View ArticleAfrican-American Leaders: Lynn Nottage, Playwright
Lynn Nottage received a MacArthur “genius” grant and won the Pultizer Prize for drama.
View ArticleAfrican-American Leaders: Shonda Rhimes, TV Writer, Producer
Shonda Rhimes, writer and producer of Grey's Anatomy, is the first African-American woman to create and executive-produce one of the most popular network series on television.
View ArticleAfrican-American Leaders: Earl Stafford, Philanthropist
Earl Stafford’s foundation has given more than $1 million to provide health, education and training to people in poor communities.
View ArticleAfrican-American Leaders: Oprah Winfrey, TV Host, Philanthropist
Oprah Winfrey was the first African American to rank among the 50 most generous American philanthropists.
View ArticleAfrican-American Leaders: Ben Carson, Neurosurgeon
Ben Carson led a 70-member surgical team that performed the first successful operation to separate conjoined twins who were joined at the head.
View ArticleSuper Bowl Sunday: An Unofficial Holiday for Millions
The annual Super Bowl, which determines the championship of American football, has become one of the most popular television events and gone beyond its status as a sporting event to being a cultural...
View ArticleCombating Wildlife Trafficking: Respect and Protect
Illicit trade in threatened and endangered species is a multibillion-dollar business, and the increasingly intense demand for products derived from Africa’s and South Asia’s iconic land animals —...
View ArticlePresidents Day: Honoring U.S. Presidents Washington and Lincoln
Increasingly, the holiday honoring President George Washington has become an occasion to celebrate the birthdays of both Washington and President Abraham Lincoln. Many Americans call the holiday...
View ArticleStarting and Maintaining a Blog
Whether you're a political junkie or a fashion maven, blogs provide a platform for you to voice your opinion and share your story.
View ArticleA Practical Approach to Journalism Ethics
A Poynter Institute expert provides practical examples of how to apply journalism ethics in the digital age.
View ArticleMemorial Day: Reflection and Celebration
Americans observe Memorial Day as an occasion to honor the soldiers who have given their lives to protect the United States, its citizens and their freedoms.
View ArticleU.S. Route 66: A Journey for Travelers Seeking ‘Americana’
Before interstate highways were created in the late 1950s, motorists crossing the United States between Illinois and California depended on Route 66 as their main route across North America. The road,...
View ArticleLabor Day: An Ode to the American Worker
Unlike other U.S. holidays, Labor Day does not pay tribute to a person or memorialize a historic event. It gives voice to the American worker.
View ArticleHeritage in Peril: Iraq and Syria
Damage to historic sites in Iraq and Syria is rapidly destroying all evidence of ancient life and society. The United States is urging all parties, and the international community, to respect and...
View ArticleU.S. Supreme Court, Guardian of the Constitution
The Supreme Court of the United States is the ultimate arbiter of constitutionality and a check on the powers of the executive and legislative branches.
View ArticleU.S. Democracy: Midterm Elections
U.S. midterm elections, which occur in even-numbered years in the middle of a presidential term, determine which political party will control Congress for the next two years.
View ArticleElection Day: Democracy in Action
Election Day in the United States often arrives dressed as a carnival, ready to attract attention and excite voter interest.
View ArticleThanksgiving: A Favorite U.S. Holiday
Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, the American Thanksgiving holiday traces its origins to harvest festivals.
View ArticleThe Dream Lives On, the Work Continues
On August 28, 1963, an estimated 250,000 people marched to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington where they heard Martin Luther King Jr. give a speech destined to resonate through the ages.
View ArticleState of the Union Address Deeply Rooted in American History
When President Obama speaks to leaders of the U.S. federal government in the State of the Union address, he is fulfilling a constitutional obligation and following a long-standing tradition of American...
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