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Official Magazine

In the United States, These Creators Can Express Themselves Freely

In the United States, artists can expres...

Arts & Culture

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The Show Goes on at These American Jazz Venues

Thanks to the internet, the music plays on at several American jazz clubs and venues that closed to live ...

May 19, 2021VIEW

U.S. Poet Joy Harjo: ‘There’s a Poem Out There That Can Change Your Life’

After a year of pandemic and racial tension, U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo finds comfort and lessons in po...

Apr 21, 2021VIEW

Science & Technology Arts & Culture

Poetry Helps American Physicians to Heal

Dr. Daniel Becker wakes up around 4:30 a.m. every day, pours a cup of coffee, then disappears into his of...

Apr 8, 2021VIEW

Portrait of Vice President Harris References a Shattered "Glass Ceiling"

While Kamala Harris shattered a few glass ceilings metaphorically — becoming the first woman, the first B...

Mar 24, 2021VIEW

National Museum of African American Music Debuts in Nashville

The history of Black American music in the United States spans four centuries, and now there’s a museum t...

Mar 16, 2021VIEW

New York Artist Honors Nurses for Their Hard Work Fighting COVID-19

Artist Rebecca Moses paints the portraits of nurses at a New York City hospital to honor and commemorate ...

Mar 12, 2021VIEW

Black Artists Have Always Been an Essential Part of American Culture

Black women in the arts have long formed the backbone of America’s cultural landscape. As Americans we...

Feb 19, 2021VIEW

Tour These American Museums Virtually during COVID-19 Pandemic

While the pandemic has forced many to stay home, museums across the United States are bringing their worl...

Feb 3, 2021VIEW

Politics Arts & Culture

Poet Amanda Gorman Speaks to a New Time for America

A poetry reading by a respected poet in Washington typically draws a couple of hundred listeners. Amanda ...

Jan 26, 2021VIEW

Americans Read More, Including Literature in Translation

As Americans hunker down at home with less appetite or ability to travel, the pages of books translated f...

Oct 15, 2020VIEW

State Department’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Restores Components of U.S. Embassy Tokyo

During National Preservation Month, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operation...

Jul 13, 2020VIEW

Three Inspiring Months at the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program

When I close my eyes, I can picture the brilliant blue sky over Iowa City and the familiar faces of my fr...

Jun 15, 2020VIEW

America’s Library Creates ‘Ultimate Stay-at-Home Playlist’

At first glance, The Chronic — Dr. Dre’s groundbreaking rap album — doesn’t belong in the same category a...

May 1, 2020VIEW

Editors' Picks Education & Study Abroad Arts & Culture

How American Colleges Teach Artists to Be Entrepreneurs

Interview with Dr. Jose Antonio Bowen, Senior Fellow, Association of American Colleges & Universities...

Apr 30, 2020VIEW

“Step” Documentary Shows a Brighter Side of Baltimore

Baltimore, about 60 kilometers from Washington, D.C., is home to a vibrant, restored historic seaport, a ...

Feb 12, 2020VIEW

Editors' Picks Social Issues Arts & Culture

Winter Holidays in the U.S.

Americans of diverse backgrounds celebrate winter holidays with joyful traditions and tunes. Dances like ...

Dec 23, 2019VIEW

Halloween in the United States

Like many other American holidays, Halloween customs evolved from a mix of traditions. The name “Hallowee...

Oct 18, 2019VIEW

Charlie Nagatani Closing Curtain on Country Gold, but Not on Performing

On the eve of his 20th birthday, Masateru Nagatani was given the gift of a live performance by a country ...

Oct 4, 2019VIEW

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