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FORT WORTH, Texas - Juneteenth icon Mrs. Opal Lee, of Fort Worth, also known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," now has a Barbie doll. Lee's doll was released as part of Mattel's "Inspiring Women" series. She gained national acclaim after cementing June 19's status as a national holiday in 2021 after years of advocacy, which included a 1,400-mile trek to Washington, D.C. The 99-year-old Fort Worth native has been awarded

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="750"] A historic marker at Jackson State University, ca. 1950, from the "At the Vanguard" exhibition at the National Museum of African American History and Culture Jackson State University[/caption] By: Kaila Philo Smithsonian Magazine In February 1837, the African Institute was established in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, at the bequest of Quaker philanthropist Richard Humphreys. He had designated $10,000, a tenth of his estate, "to instruct the descendants of

[caption id="attachment_15917" align="alignnone" width="935"] People walk past an informational panel at President's House Site Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File).[/caption] PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Outraged critics accused President Donald Trump of "whitewashing history" on Friday after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park in response to his executive order "restoring truth and sanity to American history" at the nation's

NC Newsroom- Angela Baker-Hill knew she needed to sign up for health insurance again when lab results over the summer showed that her kidney disease had progressed slightly. Baker-Hill had stopped carrying insurance as she battled with other rising costs, including housing, food and transportation. But with her kidney condition worsening and high blood pressure, Baker-Hill realized that having insurance would be cheaper then foregoing it. "I can't afford to

KFF Health News - Month after month, Patricia Hunter and other members of the Nursing Home Reform Coalition logged onto video calls with congressional representatives, seeking support for a proposed federal rule setting minimum staff levels for nursing homes. Finally, after decades of advocacy, the Biden administration in 2023 tackled the problem of perennial understaffing of long-term care facilities. Officials backed a Medicare regulation that would mandate at least 3.48

Schwab - It's never too early to prepare for tax season. Whether you're focused on lowering your income tax, planning charitable contributions, or simply want to avoid surprises, asking the right tax questions can help you make informed decisions. Considering these questions now can also help ensure you're not missing out on potential tax benefits. With that in mind, here are some of the most important tax topics to review

[caption id="attachment_15864" align="alignnone" width="1030"] (Photo: Knight Facebook page)[/caption] NC NEWSLINE - The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted 3-2 Tuesday to overrule the Wilson County Board of Elections in favor of a Republican candidate seeking to run for sheriff. Bobby Knight, a senior deputy in the Nash County Sheriff's Office, maintained he has been a registered Republican since 2012. But in December, when he says he tried to update

WUNC - Walking 3,200 miles throughout the South can wear you out. On Thursday, the 19 monks doing so took a break for lunch before resuming their trek on U.S. Highway 64 toward downtown Pittsboro. Onlookers parked their cars for miles along the highway, while Chatham County Sheriff's officers escorted the group. Hundreds waited for hours in hopes of catching just a few minutes of the peaceful walk - some

OUIDAH, Benin, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Isaline Attelly, a native of the Caribbean island of Martinique, had been living in Benin for nearly a year before she learned that her family's connection to the West African country went back much further. Genealogical records confirmed her great-grandmother on her mother's side was born in what is now Benin and, at the height of transatlantic slavery, was trafficked across the Atlantic Ocean.

WENDELL, N.C. - The Town of Wendell is pleased to announce the hiring of Melanie D. Joyner as Human Resources Director. In this new role, effective Jan. 12, 2026, Joyner will oversee the efforts of a people-first organization to serve a growing staff, which will allow for added efficiency of services provided to the greater Wendell community. As Director, she will also work towards streamlining processes and ensuring the growth of