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DNA of enslaved iron workers in Maryland reveals links to over 40,000 relatives
DNA obtained from the remains of 27 individuals buried in a cemetery for enslaved people at Catoctin Furnace reveals 40,000 relatives, giving great insight into African-American genealogy.
Read MoreJudge in Trump Jan. 6 Trial Is Known for Tough Capitol Riot Sentences
Tanya Chutkan, a judge with a liberal background and plenty of criminal trial experience, is set to supervise Trump’s trial concerning the January 6 attack.
Read MoreMore teachers are quitting their jobs. Educators of color often are more likely to leave
Teachers of color are finding it more difficult to stay in a career becoming more political with often inadequate pay and no room for creativity.
Read MoreAt the Roosevelt Library, an Unflinching Look at Race
A new exhibit at the Roosevelt Presidential Library explores Roosevelt’s record on civil rights and the debate over racism in the New Deal.
Read MoreTim Scott Slams Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ New Black History Curriculum
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faces backlash from potential presidential candidate Tim Scott after establishing new racist mandates on how FL teachers must teach Black history.
Read MoreJudge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ books
Arkansas is blocked from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges for providing “harmful” books to minors.
Read More‘I thought I was going to lose my life’: Jadarrius Rose describes being attacked by police dog in Ohio
Jadarrius Rose speaks out about the horror of having a police dog unleashed onto him after being pulled over for a safety issue concerning his commercial semi-truck.
Read MoreThis Condition Makes You 75% More Likely to Get Long COVID
Research shows that sleep apnea, common in the Black community, is making people more susceptible to long COVID.
Read MoreBill to ban solitary confinement in federal prisons introduced in House
A bill that would ban the use of solitary confinement in federal prisons, jails and detention centers was introduced to the House of Representatives on Thursday.
Read MoreA Cornel West Candidacy? The Stakes Are Too High to Ignore Political Reality
As another high-stakes election season approaches, many worry about the effects of a strong third-party presidential candidate like Cornel West.
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