Exploring America’s History in 30 Objects
The Smithsonian Castle is commemorating America’s pursuits over the last 250 years by bringing together iconic objects — from Thomas Jefferson’s Desk to Sally… Read More
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“You are the masterpiece.” How one teacher empowers her students to see themselves as art
Artist and educator Blu Murphy empowers her students to see themselves as art. Her work, including the “REDLINE,” “LE DRIP,” and “FEEL” series, is… Read More
Performers speak out amid backlash against drag
The American Civil Liberties Union is tracking more than 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills in state legislatures across the country. Some of them focus on the… Read More
The Smithsonian is creating a time capsule of hopes, dreams, and wishes for the next 50 years
The Civic Season Pavilion inside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History features a 28-foot mural inviting visitors to add their wish for America’s… Read More
This is Petrichor: A teen band fueled by family, friendship, and Rock ‘n’ Roll
Petrichor is a band of teens rocking out. After connecting at Girls Rock! DC, the group banded together to follow their dreams of being… Read More
Family who lived through 1950s U.S. deportation effort reflects on current climate
The Trump administration’s immigration policies have created fear and uncertainty for many communities, including people who lived through an earlier crackdown. Santiago Campos… Read More
Bipartisan-bashing: A comedy troupe’s tonic to a politically polarized country
Welcome to the show! DC-based political comedy troupe The Washington Roast pits comedians as political figures against each other—Nancy Pelosi goes head-to-head with Donald… Read More
Worth fighting for: Young leader on eroding island works to protect 400 years of tradition
Tangier Island faces coastal erosion and a decreasing population in the Chesapeake Bay. But 23-year-old Vice Mayor Cameron Evans and island residents are working… Read More
Historic Black cemetery preserves history despite challenges
The preservation efforts of Mount Zion and Female Union Band Society cemeteries unite the community and allow young people to help others discover its… Read More
Stonemasons at the National Cathedral chip in to tell a more inclusive history
The Washington National Cathedral’s first female stonemason will work with the team lead by head stonemason Joe Alonso to install stone tablets inscribed with… Read More