American culture is a mix of influences, values, contradictions, and creativity. From its diverse roots and regional quirks to its global pop culture power, the U.S. has built a cultural identity ...

Stephanie: You detail the Y2K era of “porno chic,” when the overt sexualization of women became more mainstream in pop culture.Nowadays online, I’ve noticed more sex workers posting about ...

There is no perfect definition of Black American culture. While many Black Americans stick to their American roots, others prefer following their African ancestry.

What this icon has meant to American culture. Phaedra Trethan. USA TODAY. Hear this story. She walked, on tiptoes and in stilettos, into our collective consciousness on March 9, 1959.

Cultural exports drive tourism, open markets and amplify the global appeal of American innovation and values. To stay competitive, we must treat cultural diplomacy as a smart, forward-looking ...

President Trump’s cultural agenda is reminiscent of a Stalin-esque playbook to some. Others say it’s a needed correction to “woke-ism.” Can he succeed in reshaping U.S. culture?

But really–who is your daddy?. Phillip Maciak teaches literature and American studies at Washington University in St. Louis and pens TV criticism for The New Republic, but his current academic ...

Amy Sherald, who painted former First Lady Michelle Obama's portrait in 2018, has a major survey of her work opening this week at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.

What Porn Did to American Culture. Sophie Gilbert discusses how the industry defined womanhood, sex, and power. By Stephanie Bai. Illustration by The Atlantic. Sources.