Frederick Douglass used the words of Psalm 137 in his famous speech, ‘What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?’ For centuries, ...

In newly formed Black congregations, the famous abolitionist and others were able to live out their faith—and affirm their full humanity.

You don't have to go to the Met to find Black Dandyism. Tai Davis, Yoro Newson and Brandin Vaughn are local designers ...

For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...

In 1865, Congress passes the 13th Amendment. The war ends, Lincoln is assassinated and the states ratify the amendment later ...

Declining school enrollment has left 30% of Chicago public schools at least half-empty. The city’s failure to address this ...

Heterosexism and cissexism are pervasive, and each of us, irrespective of our own identity and expression, stands at risk of ...

For this July 4th, we asked five South Carolinians: "250 years later, is the spirit of the American Revolution still alive?" ...

On the eve of our nation’s 249th birthday, a Gallup poll finds that only 58% of Americans feel “extremely” or “very” proud of ...

Democrats plan to celebrate America’s birthday with mass nationwide protests and marches Every year on July 4, citizens of ...

Globe Opinion asked readers and community members about their American identity. From pride to fear, here are some of the ...