Statue unveiled at site where Sojourner Truth gave 1851 ‘Ain’t I a Woman?’ speech
SOJOURNER TRUTH LEGACY PLAZA: “It’s going to remind others to be the first one to speak up, to speak up for all, not just for …
Your tax refund could be bigger this year. Here’s what to do with it
STOCK PHOTO New York (AP) — The average taxpayer is getting a $2,852 refund, $75 more than last year, based on the most recent IRS …
Lab-grown meat isn’t on store shelves, but already banned in some states
PHOTO COURTESY OF UPSIDEFOODS.COM Lab-grown meat is not currently available in any U.S. grocery stores or restaurants. If some lawmakers have their way, it never …
A primary election led to activist convictions in Hong Kong
Hong Kong (AP) — Verdicts were handed down Thursday in Hong Kong’s largest national security case to date, involving some of the city’s best-known pro-democracy …
Black medic wounded on D-Day, saved dozens of lives, posthumously honored
Steve Woodson speaks during a medal ceremony for his father, Cpl. Waverly B. Woodson Jr. PHOTO COURTESY OF MILITARY.COM Washington (AP) — Waverly Woodson Jr., …
Black leaders call out Trump’s criminal justice contradictions
Trump sought the death penalth for the Central Park Five. Despite their exoneration, Trump never apologized. PHOTOS COURTESY OF X.COM AND BRITANNICA.COM New York (AP) …
Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86
Beyond being the mother of the nation’s first African American first lady, Mrs. Robinson made history in her own way. PHOTO COURTESY OF OBAMA.ORG Washington …
Once Islamic learning center, historic Djenné lacks visitors
GRAND MOSQUE OF DJENNÉ: The world’s largest mud-brick building used to draw tens of thousands of tourists to central Mali every year. Internal strife now …
Hurricane hitting Florida? Not whether, but when
FORECASTERS SAY: Floridians would be wise to put together an emergency plan that includes a supply kit – and remember 20 years ago when four …
Jackie Robinson bronze rebuilt after statue’s theft from Kansas
Loveland, Colo. (AP) – As he coats a mold of Jackie Robinson with wax, metalsmith Alex Haines reflected on the extra importance of a project …