Home Research Topics Race & Ethnicity Racial & Ethnic Groups Asian Americans. More than 2 million Vietnamese Americans lived in the United States as of 2022, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. They make up 8% of the country’s Asian American population. A majority of Vietnamese Americans...

Vietnamese Americans: A Survey Data Snapshot

Think you know your American history inside and out? Let’s put that knowledge to the test with some basic questions that surprisingly often stump many. Here are 25 simple questions that can sometimes leave us scratching our heads. 1. Who Was the First President of the United States?. Most...

25 American History Questions Most People Get Wrong

The New Republic

Donald Trump promised a massive deportation plan Thursday night, even larger than the biggest mass deportation in U.S. history: President Dwight Eisenhower’s racist-named “Operation Wetback.” The former president was doing his typical fearmongering, blaming immigrants for any and all of the country’s ills, when he decided to name-drop the thirty-fourth U.S. president. “And bad things are gonna happen, and you’re gonna see it happen all the time,” said Trump. “And that’s why the Republican platform promises to launch the biggest deportation operation in the history of our country. Even larger than that of Dwight D. Eisenhower, from many years ago.”Under...

Trump Is Planning the Most Inhumane Immigration Policy in U.S. History

Fox News

Then-Sen. Kamala Harris in 2017 said "How dare we speak Merry Christmas" amid an ongoing battle over a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants.

Flashback: Harris fumed at Americans for saying 'Merry Christmas' before illegal migrants got protections

The Atlantic

He’s telegraphing his authoritarian intentions in plain sight.

Trump Says Americans ‘Won’t Have to Vote Anymore’ If He Wins

Latin Times

The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that August 19 will be the date when it will start accepting applications for the program granting a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have been married to U.S. citizens for at least a decade. The country's Citizenship and Immigration Services...

The U.S. announced when it will start offering a path to citizenship to undocumented migrants married to U.S. citizens

Americans are often the subject of wild assumptions and exaggerated stereotypes. Are these misconceptions affecting how the world views the average American?. Despite the rising obesity rates, not every American is overweight. Many are health-conscious and actively engage in fitness routines and balanced diets. 2. Americans Only Eat Fast Food.

21 Lies About Americans That Everyone Thinks Are True

Georgia State

Georgia's Pre-Statehood Identity: A British Colony Named After a King. The establishment of the Georgia colony was spearheaded by James Oglethorpe, a British philanthropist and social reformer. Oglethorpe envisioned Georgia as a haven for debtors and the working poor, offering them a fresh start and an opportunity to rebuild their lives. This philanthropic motive distinguished Georgia from other colonies, which were primarily established for economic or religious reasons.

What Was Georgia Called Before it Became a State?

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Fortune

"If you're no longer working and you could choose to live anywhere in the world, why would you choose to live in the U.S. now?"

Specialists in relocating Americans to Europe and Canada are seeing the phone ringing off the hook since the Trump vs Biden debate

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) sent a letter to the presumptive Republican nominee, Donald Trump, warning him that shutting down the border should he win the November elections would cause a "rebellion" on both sides. AMLO, who has called Trump a "friend," said that while he...

Mexican president warns Trump of a 'rebellion' if he shuts down the border

There are many significant aspects of Black history that often go untold or overlooked in mainstream American education and discourse. Here are some crucial facts and events that deserve more attention:. 1. The First Black President. Barack Obama, elected in 2008, is often celebrated as the first Black president of...

16 Hidden Black History Facts Americans Won’t Tell You

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Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a member of the House Oversight Committee that will grill Cheatle on Monday, offered exclusive reaction to Fox News Digital.

Top Republican warns of 'rude awakening' if 'stonewalling' continues as Secret Service director faces hearing

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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He was a charismatic cross between big-screen legends Clark Gable and Gary Cooper, and small-screen music icon Ricky Nelson, but somehow Chad Everett, best known as Dr. Joe Gannon from classic TV's Medical Center (CBS, 1969-1976), never became the superstar he should have.

The Charismatic Life and Career and Tragic Death of TV's 'Medical Center' Star Chad Everett

Japan is offloading billions of dollars in US Treasuries as it fights to prop up its currency. New numbers from the US Treasury Department show Japan sold $22 billion in Treasury securities in May, reducing its holdings to $1.1283 trillion. The move marks the second month in a row that...

Japan Dumps $22,000,000,000 in US Treasuries in One Month As Government Mounts Billion-Dollar Battle To Prop Up Currency

Austin, TX

PBS NewsHour

Earlier this week, while speaking at a gathering of Black journalists, former President Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity. Laura Barrón-López speaks with Peniel Joseph, founding director of UT Austin's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, about the history of Black identity, race and racism in American politics.

As Trump questions Harris' identity, a look at the history of race in American politics

Racism in America isn’t always overt; it often hides in plain sight through subtle actions and attitudes. How many of these subtle racisms have you noticed around you?. Many people of color experience extra scrutiny when shopping. Store employees often follow them around or watch them more closely, assuming they’re more likely to steal.

Revealing Racism: 21 Innocent Acts Americans Don’t Know Are Racist

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New Nationwide Series Helps Americans Get 'Just The Facts'

(BPT) - Breaking down the numbers behind the headlines, this August a one-hour national TV special ‘Just the Facts with Steve Ballmer’ by USAFacts shares data...

New Nationwide Series Helps Americans Get 'Just The Facts'

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