There are no National Football League teams in the magical world of Oz, but there are Lions, Bengals, and Bears. The NFL has 32 teams—each…
Population growth in the United States is slowing. From 2010 to 2020, the population grew by just 7.4%—the lowest rate since the 1930s. Declining birth…
For much of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Black athletes were forbidden from competing as professional athletes. But trailblazers like Jackie Robinson and…
Of the nearly 1 million child care workers in the United States, my colleagues and I found in a recent white paper that 31.2%—basically one out…
On Sept. 9, 2021, President Joe Biden announced new COVID-19 vaccine requirements for government employees, large employers, and health care workers to combat the latest…
America prides itself in valuing the freedom of speech, but the country has a long history of bruising fights to protect and uphold that right…
Black History Month is dedicated to celebrating the achievements and reflecting on the experiences of African Americans. What began as a week in 1926 has…
Story name: Chinese New Year in 30 stunning images Canonical URL: Written by: Kelsi Trinidad Description: Also known as the Lunar New Year, Chinese New…
Throughout America’s history, African American authors have represented a rich and diverse body of literature. They’ve contributed fiction and nonfiction, novels, short stories, essays, poetry,…
Just a few decades ago, the list of breweries to visit in any given area were small—perhaps a handful around larger metro areas and a…
As America and other nations around the world continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, Hollywood is likewise struggling to return to normalcy. What was…
In his 1994 novel “The New Life,” Turkish novelist and Nobel Prize winner Orhan Pamuk writes, “I read a book one day and my whole…
Louis Armstrong once famously said, “Music is life itself. What would this world be without good music? No matter what kind it is.” Whether rap,…
Important news stories are happening every day, in communities big and small. Whether it’s accountability journalism relating to a local election, or watchdog reporting on…
The holidays are filled with fantastic feasts, time with family and friends, and memorable moments that last a lifetime. They are also the most trash-filled…
’Tis the season to be jolly—and to spend a lot of money bringing cheer to your loved ones. Holiday retail sales in 2021 are expected…
When it comes to winter holidays, Christmas takes up a lot of air space. Celebrated around the world, Christmas is considered both a religious holiday,…