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Source: Canva / R1 What Are The Most Murderous Cities In America? Understanding the prevalence of homicides in American cities is crucial for grasping public safety dynamics. Homicide rates, expressed per 100,000 residents, offer a clear metric to compare the severity of this issue across different urban areas. High rates often highlight underlying challenges such as economic disparities, social tensions, and the effectiveness of local law enforcement. Recognizing these patterns […]

Source: ELIJAH NOUVELAGE / Getty Dear aunt Selma,  It was so good seeing you and other family members this past weekend down in Alabama. My daddy would’ve been so happy. I know he smiled really big on Saturday morning. Speaking of mornings, I enjoyed breakfast with all your classmates at the Annual Foot Soldiers Breakfast held at Selma High School. Oh, I just laughed and listened the whole time. Mrs. […]

Source: Olga Baranova / Getty   The struggle for equality and civil rights has been a long and hard-fought battle in the United States. However, one of the most powerful tools used to amplify the voices of African Americans in the early 19th century was the press. Among the first and most influential publications dedicated to giving voice to the African American experience was Freedom’s Journal, founded on March 16, […]