Editor's Note: This article was originally published on February 10, 2022. It has since been updated. Faced with the reality of being slaves in a foreign land, Igbo people chose death as they walked into the ocean and drowned while still chained to each other. It was one of the first documented acts of rebellion from the people of Africa against white slave traders. It was the year 1803 and 75 West Africans, with a majority of them being Igbo, were sold for $100 each to John Couper and Thomas Spalding. Originating from Nigeria, the Igbo people were renowned for their industriousness, independence, and pride in their work. John Couper and Thomas Spalding "bought" the Igbo people with the intention of taking them to work on plantations in St. Simons Island, Georgia, in the U.S. They were packed onto a slave ship but as the ship neared Georgia, Igbo people rebelled and took over the ship, killing the captain and some of the crew. The ship ran aground in Dunbar Creek, off St. Simons Island, according to Mother Jones.

Igbo landing: Remembering enslaved Africans who chose death over slavery by walking into the ocean

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Manhattan Beach, CA

Editor's note: This article was originally published on April 13, 2021. It has since been updated. Nearly a century ago, a Black couple was compelled to surrender their beachfront resort in Manhattan Beach, California, known for its scenic views. At the time, the area was home to dozens of Black families, and the couple's lodge was filled with the energy and music of Black entertainers. Unfortunately, Charles and Willa Bruce were forcibly removed from their property by city officials, amid severe racial segregation and harassment from white neighbors and the Ku Klux Klan. Now, their descendants are likely to receive the property, Los Angeles County officials have stated. Officials, collaborating with lawmakers, aim to return the property—now valued at $75 million, according to CNN.

Black family receives million-dollar home that was confiscated from them during Jim Crow era

In a landmark move, the EPA has suspended the use of a pesticide known to harm fetal development, citing urgent health concerns for pregnant women and their unborn children. Maxine Joselow and Amudalat Ajasa report for The Washington Post. In short:. The EPA issued an emergency order to suspend dimethyl...

DCPA, a pesticide linked to fetal harm, faces emergency ban by EPA

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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?

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

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Juneau, AK

An outburst flood from Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier inundated homes in Juneau, highlighting worsening summertime flooding with few solutions in sight. Joshua Partlow reports for The Washington Post. In short:. The Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska, caused severe flooding after meltwater burst through, affecting more than 100 homes. Glacial outburst...

A glacier in Alaska causes record flooding in Juneau

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Zodiac signs have different priorities in life. Some prioritize relationships while others strive to grow their businesses and careers. An individual’s sign and character can influence their success in matters of the heart. Independent signs like Scorpio don’t fear being single.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Don’t Want to Be Single

Ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay are facing breeding issues, possibly linked to a decline in their primary food source, Atlantic menhaden. Timothy B. Wheeler reports for Bay Journal. In short:. Researchers found that ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay have a lower reproductive rate, with many nests failing to produce young,...

Osprey nests in Chesapeake Bay face new challenges

Americans are often the subject of wild assumptions and exaggerated stereotypes. Are these misconceptions affecting how the world views the average American?. Despite the rising obesity rates, not every American is overweight. Many are health-conscious and actively engage in fitness routines and balanced diets. 2. Americans Only Eat Fast Food.

21 Lies About Americans That Everyone Thinks Are True

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A federal investigation found at least 973 kids died at US-run Native American boarding schools. It suggests several measures, including an apology.

'Crying for their parents': More than 900 children died at Indian boarding schools, U.S. report finds

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Wayne, NE

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It began with one student calling their child the n-word, but other Klan cadets joined in, calling him the n-word and a baboon while making monkey noises at him similar to the white Ole Miss frat bro who went viral after making monkey noises at a Black woman in video footage celebrated at the Republican National Convention last week.
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White Parents Of Adopted Black Sons Fled Predominately White Nebraska Town Over Anti-Black Racism

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

New research suggests a link between high bisphenol A exposure in pregnant women and increased autism risk in their sons, highlighting how BPA disrupts fetal brain development by inhibiting crucial hormonal pathways. Kathryn Powley writes for Neuroscience News. In short:. Boys born to mothers with elevated BPA levels in late...

Research finds prenatal BPA exposure linked to autism risk in boys

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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Advocates hope Minnesota's strict ban on "forever chemicals" could signal stronger national regulations if Tim Walz joins the White House. Miranda Willson and Ellie Borst report for E&E News. In short:. Minnesota passed one of the toughest bans on PFAS, sparking hope that a similar approach could be adopted nationwide...

Minnesota's PFAS crackdown might shape future national policies

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Despite lacking political power, officials tasked with tackling extreme heat offer life-saving solutions for rising temperatures across U.S. cities. Zoya Teirstein reports for Grist. In short:. Recent years have seen record-high global temperatures, with the U.S. experiencing unprecedented heat waves threatening human health and infrastructure. Cities appoint chief heat officers...

Can officials appointed to combat heat save US cities from its dangers?

(The Center Square) – Newspapers across the country have historically made issue of the race of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris since her first days in public office. Newspaper stories now more than 20 years old have referenced Harris as an Indian-American and as a Black woman. More recently,...

Kamala Harris has been identified as Indian, Black and Asian American by newspapers

Orange County, FL

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On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Eleven popular avocado oils recently tested have detectable levels of phthalates, according to a new report from Mamavation. Partnering with EHN.org, the environmental wellness blog and community had 11 avocado oils tested by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified lab and found levels of phthalates ranging from 76 parts per billion to 56,808 ppb. Five of the 11 brands had levels lower than 800 ppb.

Phthalate chemicals found in popular avocado oils

Researchers warn that wildfire smoke, filled with harmful pollutants, may interfere with anesthesia and worsen surgical outcomes, especially for children and sensitive groups. Sharon Udasin reports for The Hill. In short:. Wildfire smoke contains fine particles and chemicals that cause inflammation and reduce antioxidant levels, impacting health. Exposure can exacerbate...

Wildfire smoke can disrupt anesthesia and surgery outcomes

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Op-ed: Black lives matter in Africa's National Parks too

About 7,400 miles away from my partners in Namibia, I sit at my desk, pen in hand and mouth agape. This isn’t the first time my...

Op-ed: Black lives matter in Africa's National Parks too

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