The skinny, venerable old gentleman in the red, white and blue suit and starry hat who has symbolized the United States in ...

German-born political cartoonist Thomas Nast gave America some of its most enduring symbols: the Republican elephant, the Democratic donkey, and Uncle Sam. Publishing regularly in Harper's Weekly ...

Stereotypes help us make quick judgments—but they often steer us wrong. Recent research highlights the difficulties in changing stereotypes even with disconfirming evidence.

“Pulp Fiction” actor Samuel L. Jackson was Kendrick Lamar’s special guest during the Super Bowl halftime show. Jackson performed as Uncle Sam.