What Every American Should Know

Racism isn’t just about interactions or comments; it’s about the systemic inequalities that impact people of color.

Throughout history, groups have formed against immigrants in the name of a false sense of national identity or patriotism.

To be literate in American identity and ideals you must understand the various forms of racial injustice in this country.

To be literate in American identity and ideals you must understand the various forms of racial injustice in this country.

Immigrating from communist Vietnam to the United States, Ho’s parents feared political participation—he’s changing that.

As we make space for more voices in our democracy, our civic identity gets richer, stronger and more honest. Join the conversation — what’s on your list?

Here’s what happened when Chicago Public Schools students were asked to help define their own civics.

The Citizenship and American Identity Program is sharing the stories of four immigrants living in the US.

Their works taught us who to be.

Originally written off as an absurd public works project, the canal set the standard for US infrastructure.