Sarah Forbes Bonetta, born to an African ruler as Aina, became Queen Victoria’s goddaughter in the mid-19th century.
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Volcanic eruption turned man’s brain into glass, ‘froze’ brain cells 2,000 years ago, scientists find
Italian scientists found intact brain cells in a man who was killed during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
19 Black families bought 97 acres of land, and they want to turn it into a city called Freedom
Real estate agent Ashley Scott and entrepreneur Renee Walters hope to buy more land and turn the area into a city called Freedom, Georgia.
Teacher says he can no longer teach kindergarten after parent complained about tattoos
Local educational authorities said students under six “could be frightened” by the appearance of a teacher with tattoos.
FBI opens civil rights investigation into fatal 2018 police shooting of Kansas teenager
Police shot and killed John Albers, 17, in January 2018 after the teen’s friends called 911 to report he was making suicidal comments.
Federal judge orders 2020 census counting to continue through October 31
A judge found that shortening the census count would result in undercounting minority groups, affecting federal funding and political representation.
Breonna Taylor case: Two police officers shot during protest after officials announce charges; FBI SWAT team at scene
Protesters are marching in Louisville. Breonna Taylor’s family reacts. Kentucky governor calls to release evidence. Latest updates.
Texas officer charged with assault in fatal shooting of Pamela Turner in 2019
Baytown Officer Juan Delacruz shot Pamela Turner after a struggle with the 44-year-old Black woman that a bystander captured on video.
Los Angeles authorities have ‘promising leads’ in search for gunman who ambushed two sheriff’s deputies, offer $175K reward
Officials offered a $100K reward for information leading to an arrest after a gunman shot two LA sheriff’s deputies in a weekend ambush.
Portland mayor bans cops from using tear gas after months of protests and criticism
The mayor of Portland ordered the city’s police to stop using tear gas for crowd control after months of criticism and protest.