William Harvey Carney, born in slavery, was the hero of the Battle of Battery Wagner, fought in South Carolina in 1863.

She swam for her life across the Aegean Sea. Now, refugee Olympian and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini is using her voice to uplift millions displaced by conflict.

Ad Policy Donald Trump speaks at his victory rally on January 19, 2025, in Washington, DC, one day before being sworn back into office as president. (Scott Olson / ) D ...