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Paisley Marten

This post contains AI-generated content or images. In honor of Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans in the United States, it's important to delve into aspects of African-American culture that are often misunderstood.

Curiosity & Controversy: the Truth Behind Gold Teeth and Sagging Pants in Black Communities

Los Angeles Times

People who exist at the nexus of multiple movements for liberation are the ones who drive us forward, treating the struggle for equality with urgency.

America is again stuck in darkness. Queer people of color have always known the way out

Louisiana State

Daily Mail

Majority-white cities are popping up across the South as wealthy communities attempt to break away from poorer black neighborhoods.

Southern white cities rise as rich locals break away from black areas

New York City, NY

Long before Juneteenth, enslaved and free Black New Yorkers celebrated African culture during a holiday that eventually made white people feel threatened. Pinkster (Dutch for Pentecost) marked the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Jesus Christ’s disciples. The religious celebration was a little-known African American holiday with roots in 17th-century Dutch colonial New York. Over time, the festival evolved into “a form of cultural resistance,” that included African dance and drum performances.

Why White Fear Of Black Power Outlawed An African American Holiday Before Juneteenth

The Introduction of comic strips in the American press in the 1890’s corresponds with the beginning of a renewed of racial segregation in the United States. While Southern laws were used to oppress American citizens of African descent, the mainstream white press served up accounts of Blacks in newspaper articles which supported such sanctions’. In the comics section, Blacks were the principal comic figures, having surpassed the Irish at the turn of the century as the butt of America’s jokes. Taking images from black-face minstrelsy, which was America’s first national popular entertainment form and a mainstay of the American stage until the 1940’s, many of the images of “Blacks” in the first half-century of the comics were not of Blacks at all. Instead they were caricatures derived from the popular stage routines of white males’ gross parodies of “Black life” (originally the slave life of Blacks). Just as minstrels worked “under cork,” the colloquial terminology for their use of burnt cork to blacken their faces for a performance, figuratively these were comics “under cork.”

Racial Insensitivity in Pre-WWII Comics and the Missing Vintage Barney Google Strips

California State

BlackAmericaWeb

Black folks in California could finally get their forty acres and a mule. California announces plans to provide reparations.
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Black Residents Could Finally Get Reparations In California

America’s Black history is often overlooked or misrepresented. What are the hidden truths that need to be acknowledged and understood?. The transatlantic slave trade forcibly brought over 12 million Africans to the Americas. This massive human trafficking operation’s scale and brutality are often understated. 2. Black Wall Street’s...

21 Denied Truths About America’s Black History

Mental_Floss

Rare details about the lives of enslaved and emancipated Americans reveal the cruel treatment they suffered as well as their resilience.

Ancestry Has Digitized Records of 183,000 Enslaved Americans Dating Back to 1788

I worked as a prison guard in Texas, Minnesota, and Arizona medium-maximum male units. Gangs are rampant, some worse than others. This is one of them. The Aryan Brotherhood stands as one of the most notorious and violent prison gangs in the United States, known for its ruthless tactics, white supremacist ideology, and far-reaching criminal enterprise. With a history spanning several decades, the Aryan Brotherhood has left a trail of violence and terror in its wake, both inside and outside of prison walls. Delving into the origins, structure, and activities of the Aryan Brotherhood offers a glimpse into the dark underbelly of America's criminal justice system and the enduring legacy of racism and extremism.

Inside the Aryan Brotherhood: Unveiling the Dark World of America's Most Notorious Prison Gang

Washington, DC

The Conversation U.S.

The image of a kneeling person in chains was first used in a seal commissioned by the Committee for the Abolition of the Slave Trade, established by English Quakers in 1787.

What the statue of a kneeling enslaved man in the Emancipation Memorial of 1876 tells us about its history − an art historian explains

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Massachusetts State

Rehoboth, MA

Edith Wislocki points across hay and bright yellow flowers waving in the wind. “This is the meadow that could be dramatically changed and this is the reason,” she said, pointing to a road along one edge of her land in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. The road would give housing developers an...

In Massachusetts, land preservation is a waiting game

Early 20th-century portraits by Edward S. Curtis played a crucial role in preserving the heritage of Native Americans during a period of rapid American expansion and government intervention. Curtis, motivated by a belief that Native American cultures were disappearing, dedicated over 30 years to documenting their customs and traditions. Through the financial backing of patrons like J.P. Morgan, Curtis embarked on an ambitious project to produce a series of 20 volumes containing 1,500 photographs. His journey took him across the American West and into various Indian territories, where he photographed prominent Native Americans such as Geronimo, Red Cloud, and Chief Joseph. Beyond photography, Curtis aimed to provide a comprehensive view of Native American culture by recording their languages and music, ultimately producing 10,000 wax cylinder recordings. Despite facing financial difficulties and the impact of World War I, which diminished public interest in his work, Curtis’s efforts resulted in a vast archive that remains a valuable cultural resource.

Early 20th-Century Portraits Preserve the Heritage of Native Americans

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

NewsOne

The case of a white West Virginia couple accused of enslaving Black children they adopted is drawing attention to transracial adoptions.
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White Couple Accused Of Enslaving Adopted Black Children Draws Attention To Transracial Adoptions

Clearwater, FL

My Analog Life looks back at how technology has changed the way we work. Lisa Cintron, a retired digital marketing professional and small business owner in Clearwater, Florida, remembers her first job, working as a file clerk in the corporate office of a health spa chain, fondly. “It was a...

A former file clerk remembers the camaraderie at her first job

Philadelphia, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS – Eight properties in William Penn and Brownsville are coming down as part...
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Eight properties to be razed in Girard Estate demolition program

Georgia State

Snellville, GA

Justin Gaines returned home from college for a weekend in November 2007, intending to spend time with friends, go to clubs, and enjoy typical young adult activities. However, he never made it back home. His family and friends launched an extensive search for Justin, but it yielded little success. Despite occasional leads, none proved fruitful. The ‘Downing Creek’ podcast delves into the details of his disappearance and attempts to answer the many questions surrounding the case.

Justin Gaines: What Happened to Him? Was He Murdered?

As the United States continues to confront the realities and legacy of slavery, Americans continue to challenge myths about the country's history. One enduring myth is that slavery was a largely male endeavor—that for the most part, the buying, selling, trading and profiting from enslavement were carried out by white men alone.

American slavery wasn't just a white man's business—new research shows how white women profited, too

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Urban Cipher game teaches players the effects of redlining

In the auditorium at Patterson High School in Baltimore, a bunch of adults seated around tables prepared to play a board game. They’re staff at Baltimore...

Urban Cipher game teaches players the effects of redlining

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