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Why few Native Americans are celebrating the centennial of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924.

US citizenship was forced on Native Americans 100 years ago − its promise remains elusive

WASHINGTON — After experiencing mild symptoms, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) tested positive for COVID-19 today. The Secretary is fully vaccinated and boosted, and encourages everyone to stay current on their vaccinations so that, if they are exposed, they too will have milder symptoms. Secretary Haaland...

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Tests Positive for COVID-19

Arizona State

The Independent

 At least 973 Native American children died in the U.S. government’s abusive boarding school system, according to the results of an investigation released Tuesday by officials who called on the government to apologize for the schools.The investigation commissioned by Interior Sec. Deb Haaland found marked and unmarked graves at 65 of the more than 400 U.S. boarding schools that were established to forcibly assimilate Native American children into white society. The findings don't specify how each child died, but the causes of death included sickness, accidents and abuse during a 150-year period that ended in 1969, officials said.The findings...

Investigation finds at least 973 Native American children died in US government boarding schools

Lawrence, KS

Members of Congress on Tuesday, July 23, held a joint hearing in Washington, D.C. to address decades of mismanagement, nepotism, and toxicity at Haskell Indian Nations University, a federally-operated school in Lawrence, Kansas. The two-hour hearing, convened by two House subcommittees, featured testimony from current and former leaders of Haskell,...

Congressional Hearing Exposes Decades of Mismanagement and Abuse at Haskell Indian Nations University

Opinion. My late mother who passed away last summer loved it when President Joe Biden would mention tribal nations whenever he referred to state and local governments in his speeches. Mother said she didn’t remember other presidents mentioning Native Americans as much as President Biden did. I would smile...

Arguably, President Joe Biden Has Been the Best President for Indian Country

Florida State

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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The story of Black communities across the world continues to evolve through countless eras, civilizations, and continents. Outside of Africa, five nations stand out for their substantial Black populations. From colonial rule and the transatlantic slave trade to modern migration, the diverse social and historical experiences of these nations have molded the thriving Black populations who call them home.

Top 5 Countries Outside Africa With The Highest Black Population

Black history is rich, diverse, and full of remarkable achievements. From inventors to activists, Black people have made significant contributions to society. Did you know that the first open-heart surgery was performed by a Black surgeon, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, in 1893? Or that Madam C.J. Walker became the first female self-made millionaire in America through her hair care empire? Black culture has also profoundly influenced music, art, and literature globally. Understanding these facts not only honors their legacy but also enriches our collective knowledge. Let's dive into 15 fascinating facts about Black people that highlight their incredible impact on the world.

15 Facts About Black People

There are many significant aspects of Black history that often go untold or overlooked in mainstream American education and discourse. Here are some crucial facts and events that deserve more attention:. 1. The First Black President. Barack Obama, elected in 2008, is often celebrated as the first Black president of...

16 Hidden Black History Facts Americans Won’t Tell You

Murder is always a horrifying occurrence, leaving all those who witness it shocked and dismayed at the level of violence undertaken by one or many individuals. Yet, the act of assassination, whether attempted or successful, has a different impact on the public and is an act that can have lasting implications not only for the here and now but for the future.

The Assassination That Led to the Death of 800,000 People

A UCLA student is speaking out for the first time after suing UCLA for racial discrimination, among other counts, alleging that he was blocked from entering certain parts of the campus because his African American identity was mistaken as Israeli, according to court documents. Milagro Jones, an African American and...

Black Christian student sues UCLA for racial discrimination after 'White libs' block him from campus

Editor's note: This article was originally published on April 27, 2021. It has since been updated. Sarah Rector was born in 1902 near the all-black town of Taft. Her parents, mother Rose McQueen, and father, Joseph Rector, were descendants of Africans enslaved by the Muscogee Creek Nation Creek Indians before the Civil War. Rector's parents and their descendants were listed as "freedmen," a term used to refer to formerly enslaved individuals who have since been freed from slavery, usually through the course of law. Therefore, the Rectors were entitled to land allotments as part of the Treaty of 1866 made by the United States with the Five Civilized Tribes. Along with Rector herself, almost 600 Black children (also known as Muscogee Freedmen minors) were granted such allotments. The young Black girl was given 159.14 acres (64 hectares) of land, which made her the richest Black girl in all of America.

Sarah Rector was once the richest Black girl in the USA. And you should know her story.

OhioRepublican U.S. Sen. JD Vance’s journey from a troubled childhood in Appalachia to the halls of the U.S. Senate to being former PresidentDonald Trump’s running mate has been the subject of much ink, yet his contradictory stance onLGBTQ+ rights is coming under scrutiny.Vance’s memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, contains a revealing anecdote about his childhood belief that he was gay. Influenced by a preacher’s condemnation of homosexuality, young Vance feared he was destined for hell simply because he disliked girls and cherished his friendship with another boy.

How JD Vance went from thinking he was gay and changing his name twice to being an anti-LGBTQ+ extremist

As Americans celebrated Juneteenth, legislation for a commission to study reparations for harms resulting from the enslavement of nearly 4 million people has languished in Congress for more than 30 years. Though America has yet to begin compensating Black Americans for past and ongoing racial harms, our new research published...

Paying Reparations For Slavery Is Possible – Based On A Study Of Federal Compensations

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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Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance, and the couple's children have become targets of backlash for their Indian ancestry.

JD Vance's wife Usha faces racist online backlash from far-right social media users

South Carolina State

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Explore Beaufort SC

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

North Carolina State

Town Talks

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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DOI Releases Final Report on the Traumatic Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) today released its second — and final — report following a three-year investigation into the “traumatic and violent” legacy...

DOI Releases Final Report on the Traumatic Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools

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