U.S.
Picturesque ruins tell forgotten history in Florida
June 25, 2015Hidden behind thick live oak trees and palmetto palms, large coquina walls and archways tell the story of slavery and Indian removal in Florida.
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Chicagoans rally for an end to racist violence
June 24, 2015After reading the names and short biographies of the slain, the mournful airs gave way to determination as the emcees brought forth speakers from the crowd.
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Indigenous news: WNBA and Native heritage, hula protest, lacrosse comeback
June 24, 2015Braids flying, sticks scooping, American Indian lacrosse players of all ages bring back a tradition that's more than a game.
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Today in LGBTQ history: Stonewall Inn made historic landmark
June 24, 2015Today the Stonewall Inn, site of the historic rebellion for LGBTQ rights was made a landmark by New York City's Landmarks Preservation Committee. The vote was unanimous.
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As mayors meet in San Francisco, ending racist violence is a theme
June 23, 2015One issue kept resurfacing: how to confront and deal with the virulent racism that remains a current in U.S. life.
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