Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center in Colorado’s San Luis Valley has joined the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, placing it on a global stage for its commitment to “connecting past to present and memory to action.” This new status spotlights the museum’s ongoing work in linking historical events to contemporary social and cultural issues.

A Newark woman is helping to shine a spotlight on the talents and contributions of disabled artists. Through a larger movement dedicated to sharing their stories, her participation shows why these creative voices deserve wider recognition and respect.

As temperatures plunged to 32 degrees, a stark image of a homeless individual sleeping in New Orleans’ French Quarter highlights the enduring challenges faced by the city’s most vulnerable residents.