For many years, school curricula have limited their scope to the same Black figures throughout history. While lectures on the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman remain crucial, some educators and students are eager to learn about underrepresented trailblazers like Lewis Latimer, Marsha P. Johnson, and Max ...Read more

While we may have moved beyond the era of peak TV, there are still an overwhelming number of great shows to watch. A look at the September 2025 Emmy winners reveals several fantastic options, from buzzy new shows like "The Studio" and "The Pitt" to acclaimed ongoing series like "Hacks" and "Severance." But as satisfying as it is to sit down ...Read more

Since the rise of Marvel movies in the 2000s, we've been living in the age of the cinematic universe. Sequels continue to dominate the box office, and the franchise is king. Without counting remakes, six of the 10 highest-grossing films of 2025 are continuations of previously existing IP. We can lament the fact that it's increasingly difficult ...Read more

The American dream of buying a home in a quaint small town is alive and well. In 2023, more people moved to small towns than to cities, and the Census Bureau reported in 2024 that some of the fastest-growing communities in the country are considered exurban (i.e., well outside of major metropolitan areas).

Though 2023 marked the first year ...Read more

When you look at 2025 and 2026 rankings of thebest places to live in America, thebest suburbs in America, or thebest small cities in America, you'll notice a recurring theme: the desirability of the Midwest. The region may be best known for big cities like Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis, but people are now turning their attention to the ...Read more

While we're pretty far removed from the Westward expansion of the 1800s, there are still plenty of enticing reasons to move out West, including the natural beauty and ample professional opportunities that make it a wonderful place to raise a family. The most recent census data released in May 2025 showed continued population growth for the ...Read more

Family-friendly and affordable are the two qualities drawing more and more people to the Midwest. Although the West and South continue to boom in population,nearly one in five homebuyers moved to the Midwest in 2024.

Of course, the Midwest is drawing new residents for additional reasons, including better home values, increased personal ...Read more

In July 1985, the iconic Live Aid concerts raised more than $140 million for the famine in Ethiopia. That event inspired decades of benefit concerts and showed how live gatherings can drive worldwide giving. Today, the biggest music festivals in the U.S. attract massive crowds every summer, presenting an opportunity for nonprofits to fundraise....Read more

There have been seismic shifts in how people shop. Customers seek even more convenience, faster transactions, and a personalized shopping experience. 

However, data shows that retailers are struggling to meet these consumer needs. According to a 2024 IBM study, only 9% of consumers reported being satisfied with their in-store shopping ...Read more