Here are recommended reads about the United States — perfect for the history buff on your gift list, or anyone looking to learn more about how the U.S got to where it is today.

That great story, and many others, are shared in a biography on Whitmore called The Oom by Miles Masterson. After having ...

From the Springboks’ continued reign at the top of world rugby to standout performances across the women’s and junior games, ...

The Sewickley post office is one step closer to being renamed in honor of a late Black borough historian and author. U.S.

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The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

One Arkansas high school senior's research uncovered the location of the M. Jackson Tourist Home, a safe haven for African ...

Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. Credit...Jack Smyth Supported by By The New York Times Books Staff Each January, the ...

Since pandemic-fueled anti-Asian hate surged in 2020, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander advocates have ...

As the year wraps up, we bring you some final notable titles — including The Sea Captain's Wife and The Rest of Our Lives — ...

If indulgent, lazy sea days are a highlight of an ocean voyage, then several of them back-to-back are certain to appeal. With ...

Growing up in New Jersey, Jennifer Jones discovered her destiny at age nine. At her fourth grade recital, her teacher picked her to be one of the leads.