State lawmakers are ready to take another step toward creating the first-ever Florida Museum of Black History. But there’s emerging disagreement about its location. A sketch of the Florida Normal & Industrial Institute, which is now Florida Memorial University. Photo courtesy of FMU. The Black History Museum Task Force voted to recommend land owned by Read More…
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USPS Honors Iconic Jazz Musician with Black Heritage Stamp
Allen Toussaint celebrated for his contributions to American music The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the iconic New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint (1938-2015) as the 48th honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series. As a virtuoso pianist, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer, Toussaint played a pivotal role in shaping the unique sound of New Read More…
Depression-Era Science Trick Transforms Water Into Pie
How resourceful home bakers managed to make dessert from practically nothing. by Diana Hubbell Hard times pie is also known as water pie. All photos Diana Hubbell for Gastro Obscura In This Story Destination Guide United States Recipes from the Great Depression carry reminders of how difficult the period was for the average American. From Depression pie—where Read More…
HOW TO HANDLE CANNABIS PLANTS GROWING IN A GARDEN TO MAKE THE BUDS ARRIVE?
I have a cannabis plant growing in my garden, and it’s relatively big, although I don’t know what big cannabis is. How do I handle it and make the buds arrive? Brock Pan-Yellow SVP Vegetation Management at my backyard garden (25 years)Author has 2.7K answers and 10M answer views2y First, hope and pray it is female. If it’s male, you Read More…
IS THIS UNLAWFUL TO BE ARRESTED AFTER A SEARCH WARRANT FOR SOMETHING THAT WASN’T ON THE WARRANT
I was arrested after a search warrant for something that wasn’t on the warrant, but while I was in jail the police asked my landlord’s son to come into my house to get stuff that they forgot. Is that legal? Kurt Hyllested Sr Former Police Officer (1973–2014) Originally Answered: I was arrested after a search warrant Read More…
Black Man Sues Hospital in Atlanta For Allegedly Losing Part of His Skull
Fernando Cluster is pursuing legal action against Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia, accusing the hospital of losing a portion of his skull following brain surgery. According to the lawsuit, Cluster underwent surgery in September 2022 after suffering a stroke, during which a portion of his skull, known as a bone flap, was removed. Read More…