When it was taken out of the hands of African-Americans and put into the hands of racist white performers, the music and the instrument specifically took on a completely different form and behaved in a completely different function.

It is arguably the most influential joining of cultures ever.

There are some people who doubt the African origin of the banjo. But even a cursory look at these instruments kind of puts to bed any doubt.

Americans believe that gays and lesbians have a right to live as they choose, but they don't have a right to redefine marriage for our entire society. Americans want our laws to send a positive message to children about marriage, family, and their future.

Americans, including the president of the U.S., have realized continued dependence on oil, particularly imported oil from unstable regions of the world, is dangerous.

The name 'reservation' has a negative connotation among Native Americans _ an intern camp of sorts.