disaster relief

A museum will also go alongside the memorial to trace the country's history from slavery to present day. The structure is slated to open in April 2017.

Hats off to Kevin Durant. Dude is stepping up. Big time. The Oklahoma City Thunder star is pledging $1 million for tornado relief through his family foundation. The American Red Cross announced Tuesday that the gift from The Durant Family Foundation is meant to match other donations and be an incentive for more people to give. […]

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke out for the first time since the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, saying that responding to the devastation is President Obama’s “number one priority,” that it’s an opportunity to pull together as a nation, and pointing out that as a parent it’s a “teachable moment. “[The president and I have] talked about it and […]