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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...

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Poster: 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.

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New 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.

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Honoring 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...

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African-American Leaders: Elizabeth Alexander, Poet

Elizabeth Alexander is one of only four poets to have participated in a presidential inauguration.

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African-American Leaders: Will Allen, Urban Farmer

Will Allen hopes to make fresh, locally grown food available in low-income urban neighborhoods across America.

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African-American Leaders: Ursula Burns, Corporate Executive

Ursula Burns is the first African-American woman to head a Fortune 500 company.

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African-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.

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African-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.

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African-American Leaders: Mae Jemison, Doctor, Scientist, Astronaut

Doctor and scientist Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space.

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African-American Leaders: Lynn Nottage, Playwright

Lynn Nottage received a MacArthur “genius” grant and won the Pultizer Prize for drama.

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African-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.

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African-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.

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African-American Leaders: Oprah Winfrey, TV Host, Philanthropist

Oprah Winfrey was the first African American to rank among the 50 most generous American philanthropists.

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African-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.

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Super 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...

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Combating 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 —...

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Presidents 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...

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Starting 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.

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A Practical Approach to Journalism Ethics

A Poynter Institute expert provides practical examples of how to apply journalism ethics in the digital age.

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Memorial 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.

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U.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,...

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Labor 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.

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Heritage 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...

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U.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.

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U.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.

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Election Day: Democracy in Action

Election Day in the United States often arrives dressed as a carnival, ready to attract attention and excite voter interest.

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Thanksgiving: A Favorite U.S. Holiday

Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, the American Thanksgiving holiday traces its origins to harvest festivals.

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The 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.

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State 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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