Activism
From the Governor's Mansion to the White House and Beyond, Rosalynn Carter Was a Tireless Advocate for the Vulnerable
Smithsonian experts reflect on the life and legacy of the former first lady, who died Sunday at age 96
Why Restoring a Banksy Mural in Venice Is So Controversial
Critics argue that the street artist may have intended for the work to deteriorate over time
Malcolm X Opera Opens in New York
The Afrofuturist production examines the civil rights leader's legacy and lasting influence
The Unsung Hero Who Saved Thousands of Children During the Holocaust
Truus Wijsmuller spirited Jewish refugees to safety and stood up to the architect of Adolf Hitler's "Final Solution"
Climate Activists Hammer at Glass Protecting Velázquez's 'Rokeby Venus'
Organized by Just Stop Oil, the incident was just the latest of many protests targeting famous artworks
Why We Need to Understand Frederick Douglass Now More Than Ever
The great orator was a branding genius, and a new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery showcases his motivations
Could This Lawsuit Expose Banksy’s Identity?
The legal battle between the street artist and a greeting card company has been unfolding for several years
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Iranian Rights Activist Narges Mohammadi
Mohammadi, who is currently in prison, is at the forefront of the fight against oppression in Iran
This Black Football Player Was Fatally Injured During a Game. A Century Later, a College Stadium Bears His Name
Rival athletes trampled Jack Trice during his "first real college game." He died two days later at age 21
New Documentary Showcases Bethann Hardison's Battle to Diversify the Fashion Industry
"Invisible Beauty" explores the fashion trailblazer's work as a model, agent and activist
Hong Kong Student Jailed Over Tiananmen Square Protest Banner
Zeng Yuxuan, 23, was sentenced to six months in prison on charges of sedition
The Misunderstood Visionary Behind the Black Panther Party
Huey P. Newton has been mythologized and maligned since his murder 34 years ago. His family and friends offer an intimate look inside his life and mind
Montana Youths Win Key Climate Lawsuit on Their Right to a 'Clean and Healthful Environment'
The ruling could set a groundbreaking precedent in answering the question: Does the government need to protect its citizens from climate change?
United Will Be the First U.S. Airline to Add Braille to Its Plane Interiors
The carrier announced that it will update its entire mainline fleet over the next three years
He Was Wrongfully Imprisoned for 41 Years. Now He Has His First Solo Exhibition
In "We Are the Willing," quilter Gary Tyler revisits his time in prison and explores his newfound freedom
Biden Establishes National Monument Honoring Emmett Till and His Mother
Three sites connected to the 14-year-old boy's murder in 1955 will now receive federal protection
Is This a Recording of Banksy's Voice?
A new podcast claims to have unearthed a short interview with the artist that aired on NPR in 2005
Protesters at the Met Condemn 'Unjustifiably Harsh' Charges Against Two Climate Activists
Both are facing up to five years in prison for smearing paint on the glass case of a Degas sculpture
The Controversial Gay Priest Who Brought Vigilante Justice to San Francisco's Streets
In response to anti-gay violence, the Reverend Raymond Broshears formed the Lavender Panthers, an armed self-defense group, in 1973
Before It Burned Down, This Bathhouse Served as a Haven for New York City's Gay Community
For decades, gay men gathered anonymously at the Everard Baths, seeking sexual liaisons and camaraderie alike
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