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You probably studied Native American culture in school, but chances are your teacher only covered a fraction of Indigenous history. Native American tradition and accomplishments are vast and steeped in incredible feats.

19 Facts Many People Don't Know About Native Americans

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BILLINGS, Mont. — (AP) — 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 Interior Department officials who called on the government to apologize for the schools. The investigation commissioned by Interior...

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

USA TODAY

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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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

Snopes

"Why is BLM so silent," an internet user asked.

Fact Check: 27M Black People Are Enslaved in Muslim Countries?

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

Upworthy

Americans are known for many things, some of which are mostly true (we do tend to be open and friendly, though not all of us are) and some of which are exaggerated stereotypes (we're not all obsessed with guns, though some of us are). But one stereotype that isn't exaggerated is that Americans aren't as "well-traveled" as our friends across the pond—at least not in the international sense. The United States has an overall level of wealth that enables many citizens to travel to other countries, but Americans are less likely to be traveled internationally than Europeans—a reality that might make some assume Americans just aren't compelled to travel as much. However, as Joshua Cauldwell, a man from the United Kingdom staying in the U.S. explains, it's a misnomer that Americans aren't well-traveled. 

British man in U.S. explains why Americans aren’t 'well-traveled’ and it’s so true

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

Many of us are guilty of being disrespectful towards Native Americans without even realizing it. We use thoughtless phrases, recite flawed history, and make assumptions we shouldn’t. It may not be our fault that U.S. schools often fail to teach Native American history correctly or that our parents taught...

15 Things You Can Do To Be More Respectful of Native Americans

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.

Mississippi State

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco NAACP president Amos Brown, left, and AsianWeek publisher, Ted Fang, at a press conference in 2022. (Liz Hafalia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) The day President Joe Biden announced he would step aside and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination, one of the first calls Harris made was to her longtime pastor, a native Mississippian and storied civil rights leader.

When Biden stepped down, Kamala Harris called her pastor, a Mississippi native, for a prayer

Nebraska State

Wayne, NE

NewsOne

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.
The post White Parents Of Adopted Black Sons Fled Predominately White Nebraska Town Over Anti-Black Racism appeared first on NewsOne.

White Parents Of Adopted Black Sons Fled Predominately White Nebraska Town Over Anti-Black Racism

War History Online

Did German Americans actually leave the United States to fight for Germany during WWII? The answer might not be so easy to find.

Is It True That German Americans Actually Went To Europe to Fight For Germany During The Second World War?

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Archaeologists have just discovered evidence of a “previously unknown” ancient culture that had been lost to the sands of time.A team of experts discovered 30 rock art sites dating back thousands of years in Venezuela’s Canaima National Park. But the most exciting part of the find was realising that its creators belonged to a never-before-seen civilisation.The newfound art "represents a new culture previously unknown," the team’s lead José Miguel Pérez-Gómez, of Simón Bolívar University in Caracas, told Live Science.The pictograms and petroglyphs include simple depictions of leaves and stick figure drawings of people, as well as star-shaped patterns and other...

Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old art from never-before-seen culture

Ready to cringe at how much cultural appropriation is masked as American innovation? Here are 21 things white Americans have co-opted, rebranded, and often butchered, ignoring their rich and diverse origins. It’s time to set the record straight. 1. Yoga. Yoga, which originated in ancient India over 5,000 years...

Stolen Heritage: 21 Things White People Claim As Their Own

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

A major moment in U.S. history, and arguably one of its most important, was the American Civil War. While much of the commonly accepted information about the conflict is true, some elements have been wildly exaggerated. Here are seven misconceptions about the war that need to be addressed. MYTH: Robert...

Seven Myths About the American Civil War People Actually Still Believe

Kansas State

A supporter holds a sign as members of the San Francisco Democratic Party rally in support of Kamala Harris, following the announcement by President Joe Biden that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, on July 22, 2024, at City Hall in San Francisco, California. Biden has endorsed Harris, the former San Francisco district attorney, to be the Democratic nominee. (Loren Elliott/Getty Images)

Crude, dishonest attacks on Vice President Harris harm Kansas women you care about

The United States is a country like no other, and its citizens possess unique qualities that set them apart. While some American traits may not always be seen as positive, we believe these fourteen characteristics have helped Americans distinguish themselves among their international peers.

14 Personality Traits Americans Are Notorious for, According to Foreigners

From booby traps to venomous snakes, what American troops experienced in the Vietnam jungle could make even the toughest soldier squeamish.

American Troops Had to Deal With These 6 Nightmares of Nature in the Jungles of Vietnam

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

Indian boarding schools intentionally separated Native children from their families and taught them to be ‘model American citizens.’ (Humboldt County Collection Photos. Special Collections, California State...

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

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