Redeat Gebeyehu grew up in Ethiopia where her parents spent most of their savings so that their children could attend the best schools they could afford. Her dedication to learning
A cross-cultural exchange allows for a better understanding of foreign cultures through education and immersion. For 30 years, the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) has been able to achieve
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) came into force in January 1994. It was an unprecedented symbol of cooperation between the U.S., Canada and Mexico and has since set
There are two elections in August that will decide the next presidents of two critical East African countries. Rwanda will hold its presidential election Aug. 4, and Kenya will hold
Belgian artist Carl De Keyzer has visited every province in North Korea through some of the most extensive access ever granted to a foreign photographer. And if anyone were to
Clay has been used by humans for millennia as a basic building block and a form of expression. In today's fast-paced world, however, taking the time to mold a lump
The median survival for glioblastoma patients is about 15 months, oncologists say Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) faces an uphill battle fighting the aggressive cancer discovered in his brain last month,
At the National Museum of Women in the Arts, a revival is being staged, but it isn’t clear what exactly is being revived. A group exhibition titled “REVIVAL” features compelling
Donald Trump built his campaign around building up walls, promising to clamp down on illegal immigration and enact stricter screening to protect the nation’s security and economy. Funding for his
Avina Sarna, wife of Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna and a mother of two, is a fascinating dichotomy of modernity and tradition. A medical doctor by training who has published extensively
Influenced by the culture and tales of Canada’s Inuit people and the changing landscape of Cape Dorset, artist Ningiukulu Teevee weaves together a visual story that blends abstraction with representation
