Named for Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and former U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina, lawmakers by 389-9 ...

Toy maker Mattel is releasing a doll honoring Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony (EGOT) winner Rita Moreno, a prominent Latina ...

The Barbie Tribute Collection from Mattel showcases the contributions and immense cultural impact of women such as Moreno, ...

NBA legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving is opposed to having Kobe Bryant's jersey retired league-wide despite the fact the Black ...

A local hero is being honored by New York City. The City Council passed a resolution on Monday to dub Nov. 30 as Shirley ...

In celebration of Rita Moreno’s upcoming 93rd birthday, Barbie is honoring her with a doll as the newest addition to the ...

Increased access to benefits for veterans and their long-term care are included in legislation that easily passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday.

Before his death in 2016, Wiesel won a Congressional Gold Medal in 1984, the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986, the Presidential ...

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor a civilian can receive, and over the years it has been awarded to a diverse group of recipients. In 2020, during the State of the Union Address, ...

Ted Williams' Presidential Medal of Freedom, which was presented to him by fellow World War II naval aviator George H.W. Bush ...

Teresa Romero, the first immigrant woman to be president of the United Farm Workers, was honored with the 2024 Medal of Freedom in recognition of her relentless advocacy for farmworkers' rights in the ...