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What’s in a name? It’s an important part of our identity, our existence, connecting us to our cultural and social realms.
In an office full of folklorists, picking a valentine is work-related.
There are times when a songwriter, a song, and a moment come together to make an impact beyond anyone’s expectations.
The story of “9-man” volleyball is a testament to Chinese American survival in a country that has not always been quick to welcome.
The Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia, was established during the Civil War, for interments of African Americans.
At a typical Norwegian party, you sit, drink, and talk loudly while music plays. In Zambia, when you drink, you dance like there is no tomorrow.
On May 12, 2009, the U.S. Congress authorized a national initiative by passing the Civil Rights History Project Act.
Martin Luther King Jr. and countless individuals laid their bodies and lives on the line in order to make the dream of an equal and just society for all citizens a reality.
Folklife Magazine explores how culture shapes our lives. We publish stories about music, food, craft, language, celebrations, activism, and the individuals and communities who sustain these traditions.