The film features a fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Carlton, as she navigates the individual needs of her students while teaching a unit on American pioneer life. She emphasizes the importance of ...

The film "American Pioneer" explores the westward movement of settlers in colonial America during the 1760s and 1770s.

The eldest of nine children, Mary Frances Kelly epitomizes the American pioneer success story: she was daring, courageous and ...

The legendary American vibraphonist, composer and pioneer of jazz-funk died Tuesday, his family said. He was 84.

Jennifer Hudson is among many A-list names paying tribute to R&B icon Angie Stone, who died in a car crash at age 63.