African Americans

Several women are working in senior management positions for major U.S. sports franchises historically dominated by men.

Meet Carolyn McCaskill, a deaf American who educates the world about Black American Sign Language and the people who use it.

The American Culinary Corps will tell America's story with food in diplomatic settings. Read all about it here.

A renowned pianist explores the contributions of Black American composers in the rarefied world of classical music.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy lives on in the U.S. in part through thousands of things named after him. Learn how that tradition began.

In 2022, we said farewell to many Americans whose contributions shaped our world. Here are a few of these notable figures.

Learn how the Emancipation Proclamation paved the way for abolishing slavery and why President Lincoln considered it his finest achievement.

Kwanzaa, a seven-day event in the U.S. based on African festivals, is celebrated through music and dance from December 26 through January 1.

In anticipation of the upcoming U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, learn about six notable Americans who have African ancestry.