All men are created equal,” wrote slaveholder Thomas Jefferson, in words that have been a source of consternation ever since.

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In “Freedom Braids” and “The Magic Callaloo,” young girls follow cornrowed maps to escape slavery. Sabrina Orah Mark is the ...

One of the first studies to investigate the prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment among patients seen at Federally Qualified Health Centers, has found that it is ubiquitous, especially among ...

"We will continue overnight to try to make sure that every vote is counted, that every voice has spoken," campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond said.

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A public figure who appeared often on TV and radio, Pathisa Nyathi celebrated the history and culture of Zimbabwe’s marginalised Ndebele people.