Why are battles over just who gets the honor of toasting new graduates—and what they say—always so heated?

Alexander Pushkin is known as the quintessential Russian writer, but he took particular inspiration from his African great-grandfather, General Abraham Petrovitch Gannibal.

West speaks on Obama’s legacy, the failures of American empire, and the role of race in Trump’s election.

While the GI Bill itself was progressive, much of the country still functioned under both covert and blatant segregation.

Although studying the language known as “Anglo-Saxon” helped women advance in the academy, the subject is fraught with racist associations.

Many are speculating about what former president Barack Obama will do in his retirement. Perhaps he will stay as politically involved as John Quincy Adams.

Historically black colleges and universities have also been on the forefront of fighting for desegregation.

Pioneering journalist Gwen Ifill has died. Her career in a white and male-dominated industry inspired many to the profession.

Seydou Keïta captured Bamako life at the turn of independence in Mali. Keïta’s story is mythic and rich, as is that of his art and photography.

The National Book Awards Shortlist has been announced and wouldn't you know, many of the authors honored have work in JSTOR.