Mobile, AL

NewsOne

Beneath the muddy waters of the Mobile River lies the shipwrecked Clotilda, the last known slave ship to bring slaves from Africa.
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Clotilda: How Survivors Of The Last American Slave Ship Built One Of The 1st Black Towns

Washington, DC

The Independent

 It was the middle of the night in the summer of 2021 when I finally found the missing piece of my family history.My great-great-great-great grandfather Hewlett Sands, born into slavery in Oyster Bay, New York in 1820, was one of the more than 200,000 names listed on the African American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C. That meant he was a soldier who served in a United States Colored Troops regiment that fought for the Union – and the freedom we still celebrate today.As the screen glowed, a mix of emotions – anxiety, elation, pride – washed over me....

A journalist traces his family tree back to ancestor who served in Black regiment in Civil War

Afrotech

Ancestry.com has been helping families trace their roots for nearly three decades. Now, the genealogy company is using technology to further assist Black Americans in discovering their ancestry. On June 11, 2024, Ancestry announced the publication of a free collection of 38,000 newspaper articles related to more than 183,000 enslaved people in the U.S. from… Continue reading Ancestry Is Using AI To Help Users Discover The Names And Lives Of Their Ancestors Who Were Formerly Enslaved

Ancestry Is Using AI To Help Users Discover The Names And Lives Of Their Ancestors Who Were Formerly Enslaved

West Virginia State

A white couple was arrested and set for trial later this year after their four adopted Black children were found locked in a shed and used as “slaves” in their West Virginia home, according to reports. From Demanding the Execution of Black Children to Convicted Felon—What’s Next for...

White Couple Arrested For Allegedly Using Adopted Black Children As Slaves In West Virginia

Phoenix, AZ

Editor's note: This article was originally published on February 16, 2022. It has since been updated. A Catholic priest resigned after an investigation found that he used one wrong word for more than 20 years while performing baptisms. All baptisms performed by Father Andres Arango were declared void because he mistakenly used "We" instead of "I." Bishop Thomas Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix announced the decision. The investigation revealed that Father Arango consistently said, "We baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit." Olmsted clarified that he was supposed to say "I baptize" and not "We baptize," reported CNN. The pastor apologized for using the 'wrong formula.'

Pastor baptized people for decades but he used one wrong word and now they're all invalid

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Paisley Marten

This post contains AI-generated content or images. Throughout human history, every culture has spun and shared its own religious history. These include tales of giants, demigods, and other extraordinary beings. One of the most interesting yet controversial stories comes from the ancient texts of the Hebrew Bible, concerning the Nephilims - a culture or race of giants that are supposedly the children of an angelic male and human female.

Did Angel-Human Hybrids Breed a Race Known as Nephilim?

Irish Star

A 2,000 year old manuscript has revealed an untold story about Jesus, showing that he performed a miracle as a child

Newly found ancient text details a miracle by young Jesus not included in the Bible

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

JT opened up about her online feud with City Girls bandmate Yung Miami. During a recent appearance on Keke Palmer’s “Baby This Is Keke Palmer” podcast, the “OKAY” hitmaker admitted that she knew their issues would “end up somewhere,” but she was “more so hurt” that it happened.

JT Admits She Was Hurt By Online Feud With Yung Miami But They Find It Hilarious Now

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the day, Sunday, June 30th

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Galveston, TX

Angry Ben

Destructive Storms With a History of Widespread Damage Reaches Galveston and Other Gulf Coast Towns. Good morning everyone. Our severe weather late yesterday and last night throughout the Texas Panhandle and the Dallas/Ft Worth area, organized exactly as discussed in yesterday's articles.

Severe Weather Related "Tsunami" Possible Along Texas Gulf Coast

One of the definding moments in US history, possibly the most significant, was the American Civil War. While much of what is known about the conflict is accurate, some details have been greatly exaggerated. Here are seven myths about the war that need clarification. MYTH: Robert E. Lee didn’t own...

Seven Myths About the American Civil War That Need to Be Addressed

San Diego, TX

UPI News

The San Diego Zoo announced the birth of a female Baird's tapir, an endangered animal native to Mexico and Central America.

Watch: San Diego Zoo celebrates birth of endangered Baird's tapir

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

The Guardian

Cat Bohannon tells Hay festival audience it is not known why men go through life ‘smuggling two little death nuggets’

Men and other mammals live longer if they are castrated, says researcher

Los Angeles, CA

Seth Binzer -- the lead singer of Crazy Town -- was homeless in the months before his death Monday -- according to his friend and sober coach Tim Ryan ... who tells us he was helping Binzer on his sobriety journey in his last few years alive.

Crazy Town's Shifty Shellshock Was Homeless In the Months Before Death

Written by American journalist Ambrose Bierce (24 June 1842 – c.1914), The Devil’s Dictionary, aka The Cynic’s Word Book, consists of common words followed by humorous and satirical definitions. The book was a compilation of Bierce’s columns for The Wasp (1881–1860 plus) and The San Francisco Examiner in 1887.

The Devil’s Dictionary: The 50-ish Best Descriptions From The Cynic’s Word Book, 1906

Have you ever wondered how many humans have lived and died on planet Earth throughout history? This question has captivated the minds of demographers, researchers, and curious individuals alike. Estimating the total number of humans who have ever existed is a complex task that requires making educated guesses about population...

How many humans have lived and died on Earth? It's a complex question and a very big number

Sample page from Ancestry’s Articles of Enslavement platform.PHOTO CREDIT: ANCESTRY. Originally published on Forbes/Mary Gasman-Contributor. According to the New York Public Library, knowing one’s family history brings people closer, creates both a sense of humility and pride, and provides a powerful sense of memory for families and individuals. Due to our nation’s history of slavery and lack of respect for Black lives, African Americans have found it more difficult to piece together their family histories. A new resource from Ancestry is working to make connections for Black families searching for parts of their history. The resource is called Articles of Enslavement, and it is a collection of 38,000 newspaper articles related to enslaved people in the United States before 1870. It is available at no cost to anyone. The collection contains important information such as “names, ages, physical descriptions, locations, and more – of over 185,000 formerly enslaved people, which can help millions of descendants discover more about their families.”

Bridging Generations: Family History For African Americans

IFLScience

The mass migration is an unbelievable sight to behold.

Six Million Animals Make Moves In The World’s Largest Land Mammal Migration

NewsBreak

Juneteenth 2024: 'Clotilda: The Return Home' Shows How a Black Woman Fulfilled Her Ancestor’s Wildest Dream

“My ancestors’ wildest dream” has become a popular idiom recently. While many of us believe we’re fulfilling them just by thriving, one Black woman got to...

Juneteenth 2024: 'Clotilda: The Return Home' Shows How a Black Woman Fulfilled Her Ancestor’s Wildest Dream

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