Beyoncé's embrace of the U.S. flag during her “Cowboy Carter” stage shows may be confusing to her critics and her fans.

But for a lot of Americans, the celebration, and the flag itself, are more complicated than that. That’s the question that Explain It to Me, Vox’s weekly call-in show, is setting out to tackle this ...

The black American flag first appeared during the American Civil War of 1861-1865. Confederate army soldiers flew the black flag to symbolize the opposite of the white flag of surrender.

In accordance with the U.S. Flag Code, the black and white flag with the blue stripe in the center is not technically an official version of the American flag. The black and white flag with the ...

David Hackett Fischer’s “African Founders” examines the interplay of Black and white culture through the centuries.

Nothing is more integral to the United States' 245th birthday celebration than the American flag. But how much do you know about it?

On the eve of the 249th anniversary of American independence, NASA on Tuesday showcased a patriotic image of Old Glory as ...

The flag is prominently displayed 24/7 flying below the United States flag at all municipal buildings located throughout the Town as well as other locations including monuments.

It's Flag Day! On this week's podcast, we explore the ways that communities of color in the United States relate to the Stars and Stripes.

Is the Betsy Ross flag a symbol for hate: Depends on who you ask How many stripes are on the American flag? There are 13 stripes on a standard American flag, alternating between red and white.

Red, white, and blue flags studded with 50 stars and 13 stripes fly all over the United States of America, but that hasn't always been the case. In its 243 years of existence, "Old Glory" has had ...

A corner of social media accused the White House of violating federal guidelines governing American flags with the alleged display.