President Biden Designates Francis Perkins National Monument
Have you ever heard of Frances Perkins? She was the first woman in a presidential Cabinet, and a key part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s […]
People and Culture
Remembering President Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Aside from being the longest-living […]
Native American Heritage Month: Kuwohi
Each year, millions of American and international tourists visit the over 400 National Park Service sites around the United States. The most popular park is […]
President Formally Apologizes for U.S. Native American Boarding School Program
On October 25, President Joe Biden visited the Laveen Village near Phoenix, Arizona. He spoke at the Gila River Crossing School in the Gila River […]
Native American Inventions
November is Native American Heritage Month in the United States. It is a time to recognize, honor, and celebrate Native Americans’ contributions to culture and […]
The Annual Replastering of the Great Mosque of Djenné
The city of Djenné is located in the Inland Niger River Delta of West Africa. This small city is one of the most culturally significant […]
The History of Pachuco Subculture
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15. These weeks provide an opportunity to explore significant cultural movements of the Hispanic and […]
Celebrating National Deaf Awareness Month
Did you know that about 60.7 million Americans ages 12 and older have some form of hearing loss? To bring attention to the achievements and […]
Severe Drought in Kenya Leads to Cultural Shifts
Kenya is a country in East Africa that is roughly the land area of the state of Texas but with almost two times as many […]
Ed Dwight’s Passion for Flight and Art
In 1963, Air Force pilot Ed Dwight hoped to become the first African American in space. Dwight was not chosen, however, to be one of […]