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Toni Stone was a pioneering figure in baseball. Many sports fans don’t know her name, but a play about her life explains why they should.

The United States is donating billions in COVID-19 vaccine doses, funding for COVAX and medical supplies to countries all over the world.

A new U.S. arts grant funded by the Ford Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will allow 15 Latinx artists to expand their work.

On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, President Biden honored those killed and praised the sacrifices of rescuers.

The United States and Indo-Pacific partners are tackling the world’s most pressing problems, from COVID-19 to the climate crisis.

Learn about a teenage tech dynamo who is bringing coding to the children of farm workers in the “salad bowl of the world.”

West Point is honoring Buffalo Soldiers who taught horsemanship to white cadets. Learn about these early African American soldiers.

A new report shows that the number of LGBTQI+ elected officials in national, state and local government roles continues to rise in the U.S.

As U.S. opera companies reopen their doors, many are finding new ways to lure back live audiences — and reconnect artists with opera lovers.

Language Undefined Administrator Power Meets with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne Friday, September 17, 2021Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Marise Payne to discuss their serious concern about the worsening humanitarian conditions and the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. Read more

Language Undefined Executive Order on the Crisis in EthiopiaFriday, September 17, 2021Today, President Biden signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a new sanctions regime that authorizes the United States to target any party responsible for or complicit in actions or policies that are prolonging the conflict in northern Ethiopia, and those that commit human rights abuses, or obstruct humanitarian access and a ceasefire. Read more

Language English USAID Hosts Inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) International Development ConferenceWednesday, September 15, 2021On September 15-16, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is hosting a virtual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) International Development Conference. The USAID HBCU International Development Conference is part of the Agency’s commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce.  Read more

Language English International Day of DemocracyWednesday, September 15, 2021Today, as we celebrate International Day of Democracy, USAID is proud to support the defense, resilience, and renewal of democracy, alongside our government and civil society partners. In my earliest days as USAID Administrator, I met with leading activists and journalists from around the world to hear firsthand about their experiences as global headwinds gather against democratic progress. Yet, even in the face of serious democratic backsliding and rising authoritarianism, citizens around the globe are standing up to call out poor governance, corruption, and violations of their rights. Over the last 10 years, there has been a 63 percent increase in the number of mass pro-democracy protests. Read more

Language English Administrator Power Meeting with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Achim SteinerMonday, September 13, 2021Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Achim Steiner. Read more

Language English The United States Announces Nearly $64 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for AfghanistanMonday, September 13, 2021Today, the United States announced nearly $64 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan. This funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State will flow through independent organizations, such as UN agencies and NGOs, and provide life-saving support directly to Afghans facing the compounding effects of insecurity, conflict, recurring natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic. For assistance to be effective, we will need an environment conducive to the principled delivery of aid, including the ability for both female and male aid workers to operate freely. This contribution underscores the United States’ commitment to the Afghan people. Read more