Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2013 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution. The creative traditions of dress and body arts ...

As the United States turns 250, the country’s population is more racially and ethnically diverse than in previous decades. Overall, Americans tend to see that as more of a good thing than a bad thing, ...

Bainbridge Islander Chasity Malatesta recently received the 2026 Washington State African American Achievement Award for her ...

The Trump administration’s executive orders ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs disregard and dishonor the 250-year history of women, ethnic minorities and historically underrepresented ...

The Department of African American Studies (AAS) held a Black History Month Forum called “What’s Behind the Attacks on DEI,” on Feb. 26, moderated by Professor Tera W. Hunter, chair of the department.

When cameras pan across the faces of eager, anxious Emmy Award nominees at Sunday's ceremony, TV viewers will see a record 12 African-Americans vying for comedy and drama series acting honors. But ...

The linguist John McWhorter on how language around racial identity is evolving. By David Leonhardt and John McWhorter Produced by Jillian Weinberger In this episode of “The Opinions,” the linguist and ...

National Museum of African Art docents "rocked the runway" on the Mall to show off a range of styles on the catwalk in a "visual open mic" on July 5, 2013, as part of the "Will to Adorn" project. The ...