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25 Reconstruction Era Images That’ll Change Your View Of American History

During Reconstruction, African-Americans were able to engage in civic life in ways that they wouldn't be able to again for another 100 years.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jun 28, 2017

25 Reconstruction Era Images That’ll Change Your View Of American History

During Reconstruction, African-Americans were able to engage in civic life in ways that they wouldn't be able to again for another 100 years.

By Gabe Paoletti • June 28, 2017

Memorial For Emmett Till In Mississippi Destroyed — Again

Emmett Till's story was a rallying cry for civil rights activists after his 1955 murder. Now, his memorials are targets for racist vandalism.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 27, 2017

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Memorial For Emmett Till In Mississippi Destroyed — Again

Emmett Till's story was a rallying cry for civil rights activists after his 1955 murder. Now, his memorials are targets for racist vandalism.

By All That's Interesting • June 27, 2017

Black Lives Matter Activists Protest Gay Pride Celebrations Around The Country

Demonstrators nationwide took to the streets with the message that Pride has marginalized people of color.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 26, 2017

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Black Lives Matter Activists Protest Gay Pride Celebrations Around The Country

Demonstrators nationwide took to the streets with the message that Pride has marginalized people of color.

By All That's Interesting • June 26, 2017

Man Charged With Murdering Muslim Teen An Undocumented Immigrant, Authorities Say

22-year-old Darwin Martinez Torres, the suspected killer of 17-year-old Nabra Hassanen, did not have legal authority to be in the U.S.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 21, 2017

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Man Charged With Murdering Muslim Teen An Undocumented Immigrant, Authorities Say

22-year-old Darwin Martinez Torres, the suspected killer of 17-year-old Nabra Hassanen, did not have legal authority to be in the U.S.

By All That's Interesting • June 21, 2017

When Liberation Meant Demonization: France’s “Ugly Carnivals”

After France was liberated from German occupation, many within the country borrowed Nazi tactics to publicly shame women.

By Savannah Cox • Jun 19, 2017

When Liberation Meant Demonization: France’s “Ugly Carnivals”

After France was liberated from German occupation, many within the country borrowed Nazi tactics to publicly shame women.

By Savannah Cox • June 19, 2017

Bernie Sanders’ Political Career — Captured By The Photographer Who May Know Him Best

Say what you will about Bernie Sanders (and people have said a lot), the man is consistent. The Senator from Vermont’s stance on an array of issues — and emphasis on using a grassroots base to achieve them — have remained remarkably unchanged for decades. Even his look — skinny...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 13, 2017

Bernie Sanders’ Political Career — Captured By The Photographer Who May Know Him Best

Say what you will about Bernie Sanders (and people have said a lot), the man is consistent. The Senator from Vermont’s stance on an array of issues — and emphasis on using a grassroots base to achieve them — have remained remarkably unchanged for decades. Even his look — skinny...

By All That's Interesting • June 13, 2017

Cops Speak Less Respectfully To Black Drivers, New Impartial Study Finds

Cops use less respectful language when speaking to black drivers than white drivers, a new Stanford study found using computer algorithms.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 6, 2017

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Cops Speak Less Respectfully To Black Drivers, New Impartial Study Finds

Cops use less respectful language when speaking to black drivers than white drivers, a new Stanford study found using computer algorithms.

By All That's Interesting • June 6, 2017

Alabama Is The Only State Still Celebrating The Confederacy With Jefferson Davis Day

Despite a national move away from celebrating Confederate figures, Alabama insists on continuing celebrations of the men who led the South.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 5, 2017

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Alabama Is The Only State Still Celebrating The Confederacy With Jefferson Davis Day

Despite a national move away from celebrating Confederate figures, Alabama insists on continuing celebrations of the men who led the South.

By All That's Interesting • June 5, 2017

“Sixth Mass Extinction” Underway Due To Human Activity, New Study Finds

A new study says that human activities are indeed altering the environment — by killing off swaths of it.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 1, 2017

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“Sixth Mass Extinction” Underway Due To Human Activity, New Study Finds

A new study says that human activities are indeed altering the environment — by killing off swaths of it.

By All That's Interesting • June 1, 2017

The Changing Face Of America’s Immigration Laws

Immigration has been a contentious issue for the United States from its earliest days. All along, opposing forces have pulled government policy in different directions to create the system we have today.

By Richard Stockton • May 31, 2017

The Changing Face Of America’s Immigration Laws

Immigration has been a contentious issue for the United States from its earliest days. All along, opposing forces have pulled government policy in different directions to create the system we have today.

By Richard Stockton • May 31, 2017