Atlanta, GA

Columbus, OH

Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we celebrate Juneteenth, let’s also acknowledge some ugly truths that reflect the times in which our our 16th president lived.

5 Ugly Abraham Lincoln Facts No One Likes to Talk About

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Georgia State

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(WARNING!) This content may be sensitive to some people. Some of those that were granted freedom went back to purchase their family members, children, parents, siblings and friends to prevent them from being sold again to worser situations.

Freed To Enslave Another: The Sad Truth of Georgia African Americans Owning Their Own Slaves!

Children participate in a March For Our Lives protest in 2018 following the school massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) If anyone doubted the downward spiral of our country, one look at the U.S. Supreme Court would disabuse them of the notion.

A tiny minority holds 336 million Americans at gunpoint

The New Republic

Georgia’s Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that it will hear oral arguments for Donald Trump’s appeal to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from his election interference case after the presidential election has already taken place. In a new order, the court scheduled the proceedings for December 5. As a result, the case likely will not resume until well into 2025, if at all. If Trump is reelected to the White House, the case against him would be postponed until his term ends in 2029—or possibly longer. Earlier this month, the court ordered a stay in Trump’s election interference...

Trump Scores Yet Another Massive Legal Win, This Time in Georgia

Wisconsin State

Ever visited a state where the locals were less than welcoming? Whether it’s the aggressive drivers or the cold shoulder, here are the top 20 rudest states in America. Ready to see if your state made the cut?. 19. Wisconsin. Known for its cold demeanor and unwelcoming attitude, Wisconsin...

America’s No.1 Rudest State, According to Americans

Broward County, FL

Margate, FL

MARGATE, FL. - A sophisticated lottery scam targeting vulnerable seniors across the United States has been uncovered, with a Margate man at its center. The elaborate scheme defrauded victims of approximately $9.5 million, leaving a trail of financial and emotional devastation in its wake.

Broward Man Arrested by Feds in $9.5 Million Lottery Scam: Targets Seniors Nationwide.

New York Post

Considering she will soon adorn America’s $20 bill, Harriet Tubman hardly lacks in national significance.

But even the nation’s most celebrated historic figures can remain elusive and unknown. 

A new biography of the iconic abolitionist and activist hopes to add nuance and complexity to Tubman and her legacy of freedom and service. 

Written by Harvard University Prof. Tiya Miles, Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People explores Tubman’s lesser-known relationship with spirituality and natural environment — and the roles both played in her long-documented quest to bring African-American slaves to liberty.

Archaeologists: Site of Harriet Tubman’s father’s home...

Celebrated abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman’s secret history as a spy

Louisiana State

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New Orleans, LA

American History Central

In January 1811, Charles Deslondes, a slave living on a plantation in the German Coast Region of the Louisiana Territory led a small army of slaves in an uprising. Marching in military formation toward New Orleans, the army killed at least two people and burned plantation buildings and fields. Louisiana Militia ended the rebellion, which ultimately led to the brutal deaths and treatment of participants in the uprising and the tightening of Slave Codes.

Slaves Brutally Mutilated After Uprising on Louisiana’s German Coast

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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Loved ones are defending the West Virginia couple who allegedly used their Black adopted children as "slaves," locking them in a barn and forcing them to perform farm labor.

'Not Racist': Family Defends Couple Who Used Black Adopted Kids As 'Slaves'

Raleigh, NC

Town Talks

A popular chocolate factory in Raleigh, Videri Chocolate Factory, has been named among the top 10 chocolate shops in the country. Videri ranked No. 6 in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year, moving up from ninth place in 2023.

North Carolina chocolate company named one of the best chocolate shops across the US

Laplace, LA

A Louisiana plantation house where one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history began is under Black ownership for the first time. The new owners plan to preserve it as a museum. They want the 1811 uprising to inspire new generations to confront racism. NPR's Debbie Elliott has our story. And a warning - this piece includes details of the violent suppression of a slave revolt.

Louisiana plantation where historic slave revolt started now under Black ownership

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

California State

24/7 Wall St.

For the first time since 2020, California’s population grew in 2023. The most populous state added just over 67,000 people in 2023, or 0.17%. While the growth rate is very small, it ends a three-year trend of significant population loss — nearly half a million residents from 2019 to 2022, according to Census data — […]
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Former President Donald Trump delivered another litany of false claims during two speeches on Saturday. And he expressed an opinion on American history that is clearly contradicted by the facts.

Fact check: Trump says George Washington ‘probably didn’t’ own slaves. Washington did

Jim Crow laws were a series of oppressive regulations enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States, from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century. These laws created a society where African Americans were denied access to the same public facilities, educational institutions, and opportunities as their white counterparts. Understanding these laws is crucial for comprehending the historical context of racial discrimination and the long struggle for civil rights in America. In this post, we'll unveil 20 facts about Jim Crow laws, shedding light on how they shaped society, influenced the civil rights movement, and left a lasting impact on the nation's history. Through this exploration, readers will gain insights into the challenges faced by African Americans and the resilience they showed in the fight for equality.

20 Facts About Jim Crow Laws

Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs Tribune

In a press release to the public, the City of Palm Springs collectively agreed in April to offer $4.3 million to residents with verified property losses related to Section 14 and request Staff to look at commencing several programmatic actions to address past inequities.

City of Palm Springs Proposes $4.3 Million Settlement to Section 14 Survivors; Survivors Counteroffer At $42 Million

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Booker T. Washington High School gears up for 100th anniversary

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The historic Booker T. Washington High School is gearing up for its 100th anniversary. Volunteers are beautifying the school by...

Booker T. Washington High School gears up for 100th anniversary

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