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5 Unsung Leaders in Black History

Black history is filled with heroes who have overcome unspeakable obstacles in the fight for racial equality, civil rights, and social justice. Every day, yet especially this month, these leaders serve as inspiration for ongoing struggles.

Ticket to Buy: The Ticketmaster Controversies

Fallout from Ticketmaster’s disastrous handling of Taylor Swift’s latest tour was…swift. But this isn’t the first time Ticketmaster has found itself in regulatory hot water.

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All About The Respect for Marriage Act

President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Tuesday, December 13 in order to protect the recognition of same-sex marriage. But what exactly does the act entail, and what does it mean—and not mean—for Americans?

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The Brittney Griner Prisoner Swap

Brittney Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and prodigious WNBA player, was detained, arrested, and imprisoned in Russia after airport authorities found a gram of cannabis oil inside of her luggage.

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Two Years in the Making: The January 6 Final Report

The House committee investigating the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol held its final meeting last month on Monday, December 19 and released their final report three days later, on December 22.

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The History and Controversy of Thanksgiving

You may remember the story of the first Thanksgiving from your elementary school days, when you listened to the tale of the Pilgrims and their Indigenous friends. But how much of that story is actually true?

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The History of Disaster Relief in America

The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30. As this year’s season comes to an end, we’ve already seen several disastrous storms hit U.S. territory. What is the federal government’s responsibility when storms like this hit?

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Secrets of the Serial Set: Operation Iraqi Freedom

In this Secrets of the Serial Set edition, we will examine Operation Iraqi Freedom, which was the military response that derived from 9/11 and also from decades of tension between the United States and Saddam Hussein’s regime.