This week's top photos capture striking political moments, unforgettable sports victories and vibrant cultural celebrations.

Misha Baskerville, center, smiles as she performs with Sankofa Dance Theatre during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Cultural Celebration at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School on January 16, 2023.

Kwesi Gray, left and Bisa Gray of Baltimore listen to remarks during the 2024 Howard County Kwanzaa Celebration, at Harriet Tubman Cultural Center.

Events January 18-20: A Multicultural Festival, the Voices of Emancipation and the Smithsonian Staff’s Best Photos This week, travel around the world in one museum, celebrate the Emancipation ...