Wilsontown, a small Black Maryland community, recognized for its rich heritage

A small Black community in Anne Arundel County goes back to the 18th century. Wilsontown, in Odenton, was where Quakers and freed slaves worked and lived together.

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Even Mexico should recognize cartels as terrorist organizations

For years, Mexico has either turned a blind eye or been too weak to confront these monstrous syndicates.
The Hill - 8h
The globetrotting communities embracing Black joy through international travel

Finding an online community of fellow Black travelers that had an insatiable curiosity about the world “was such a breath of fresh air,” said traveler Patricka Hogue.
NBC News - 1d
Stars shine at Grammy Awards as first responders battling wildfires are recognized

The Grammy Awards reimagined their focus to raise money for those impacted by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. On Sunday night, heroes on the frontlines battling the deadly fires ...
CBS News - 1d
Why Is Violence Flaring Up in Mineral-Rich Congo?

Rebels backed by Rwanda are seizing huge tracts of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The rebels, known as M23, say they are protecting ethnic Tutsis, the minority group massacred in a 1994 ...
The New York Times - 1d
Illinois wins 66-65 for its first victory against No. 14 Maryland in 18 attempts

Genesis Bryant made two free throws with 6.3 seconds left to give Illinois its first-ever victory over No. 14 Maryland, 66-65
ABC News - 2d
WATCH: Top musical artists looking to be recognized at Sunday's 2025 Grammy Awards

ABC News Multiplatform Reporter Will Ganss and contributor Kelley Carter provide the latest on the key figures and categories up for grabs at tonight's Grammy awards.
ABC News - 2d
Black History Month begins today. Here's what to know about its origins

Black History Month began this year on Feb. 1, 2025. The history of the month dates back almost a century.
CBS News - 3d
Trump recognizes Tiger Woods, Harriet Tubman for Black History Month

President Trump on Friday said he is “honored” to recognize February as Black History Month and that "black Americans have been among our country's most consequential leaders.” “American heroes ...
The Hill - 4d
How George E. Johnson Turned a Haircare Company Into an Engine for Social and Economic Power in the Black Community.

In his new book, Afro Sheen, the legendary founder of the Johnson Products Company chronicles his creation of a business empire that spanned the Jim Crow era, the Civil Rights movement and the rise ...
Inc. - 4d
Olympian Brian Boitano talks about D.C. plane crash and its impact on figure skating community

The deadly midair collision over D.C. killed 67 people, including 14 members of the U.S. figure skating community. Athletes and coaches were returning home from a prestigious national development ...
CBS News - 4d
New Zealand mountain recognized as a legal person

Mount Taranaki, a mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people, was recognized as a legal person after a new law granted it all the rights and responsibilities of a human being.
NBC News - 4d
A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Māori

A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people has been recognized as a legal person after a new law granted it all the rights and responsibilities of a human being
ABC News - 5d
Amazon lays off 'small number' of employees in communications and sustainability units

Amazon laid off more than 27,000 employees in 2022 and 2023 and has continued making smaller cuts.
CNBC - 6d
Jeweler’s Inspirations Range from Heritage to Nature

Zoé Mohm has studied the simplified storytelling devices of the early medieval period as well as her father’s collection of vintage X-Men comics.
The New York Times - Jan. 26
Thailand Starts Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage

Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the few places in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.
The New York Times - Jan. 23
"The Dish": Houston bakery blends Cambodian heritage with Texas heart

In an unassuming corner of Houston, pastry chef Vanarin Kuch's Koffeteria draws cross-country crowds and James Beard recognition for its innovative fusion of Cambodian flavors and Texas traditions.
CBS News - Jan. 23
What’s the point of Davos when even the rich are fed up with the super-rich? | Zoe Williams

Rachel Reeves told the elites gathered in Switzerland she was relaxed about ‘wealth creation’. She’s in the minority on that. Rachel Reeves might give the impression of being someone who’s never ...
The Guardian - Jan. 23
Trump executive order says federal government only recognizes "two sexes"

The executive order means Americans won't be able to select "X" on passports any longer.
CBS News - Jan. 21
Smithsonian and others will use Filecoin to safeguard digital culture heritage

Filecoin Foundation is stepping up today to preserve cultural artifacts in digital form using its decentralized network technology.
VentureBeat - Jan. 21
The lost mansions of Chettinad: festival showcases opulent homes turned heritage hotels

In its heyday, Chettinad in southern India was a thriving hub of international traders. Today, the grandeur of their homes is being restored by a community keen to celebrate the houses’ cultural ...
The Guardian - Jan. 21
Trump signs executive order recognizing only two sexes

President Trump signed a sweeping executive order Monday during his first hours in office recognizing only two sexes, male and female, and directing federal agencies to cease promotion of the ...
The Hill - Jan. 21
Trump says U.S. government will only recognize two genders, male and female

During his inaugural address, Donald Trump said the United States would adopt an official policy of recognizing only two genders, male and female. Trump accused the government of "trying to ...
NBC News - Jan. 20
The thing about rich bosses

Wealthy managers are increasingly isolated from the less well-off at work and that’s not good news
Financial Times - Jan. 19
Eaton Fire devastates historic Black community

Altadena, a historically Black community long regarded as a safe haven and a symbol of prosperity, was ravaged in the Los Angeles wildfires.
CBS News - Jan. 17
Can Communities Survive the Fires?

A writer from Los Angeles surveys the loss.
The New York Times - Jan. 17
A town torched by LA fires rallies to revive its community: ‘Everybody wants to come back’

Eaton fire tore through Altadena, burning buildings and killing many. Its residents are only now taking in the scale of devastation. A week after wildfires tore through the community of Altadena, ...
The Guardian - Jan. 16
Why Getting Greenland's Mineral Riches Won't Be Easy

The harsh climate, hazardous shipping, limited infrastructure and tiny local workforce have for years left a promised gold rush frozen in its tracks.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16
Rich Men Rule the World

The holders of the vast majority of the world’s wealth? Men. So many men—from Trump and Musk and Putin to every CEO, crypto schmo, and solar bro in between.
Wired - Jan. 13
6 heritage towns in Japan to rival Kyoto

Yahoo News - Jan. 12
Biden refuses to recognize Maduro as Venezuela's elected president

Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term as president, despite widespread doubts over the legitimacy of the country's election results. Many world leaders, like President ...
CBS News - Jan. 10
Rich opt out of English courts for private divorces

Wealthy couples splitting up increasingly turn to arbitration as streamlined alternative to overburdened traditional route
Financial Times - Jan. 10
CBS News Recognizes Riverside as a Leader in Shaping the Future of Video Creation

Riverside, your tool for high-quality video recording, effortless editing, and streaming, is featured in a CBS News docu-series on tech innovation. Trusted by Voxmedia, Amazon & amp; Sephora, ...
CBS News - Jan. 9
Meta says it's ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a community-driven system

Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that the social media company is getting rid of its fact-checking program. Instead, it will rely on a community-driven system where users ...
CBS News - Jan. 8
Meta's shift to "Community Notes" and its implications

Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic" and former editor-in-chief of "Wired," discusses the consequences of Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program and the rise of self-policing in a ...
CBS News - Jan. 8
Army Black Knights vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NCAA Basketball on TV, stream online

How to watch Army West Point vs. Loyola-Maryland basketball game
CBS Sports - Jan. 8
Recognized by U.S. as Venezuela’s President-Elect, Edmundo González Meets With Biden

The meeting was part of Mr. González’s international tour to drum up support for Venezuela’s opposition.
The New York Times - Jan. 8
Meta will end its fact-checking policy in favor of community notes

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company will be ending its policy of fact-checking with trusted partners and replacing the program with a community-driven system similar to Community Notes ...
NBC News - Jan. 7
Meta is ending its fact-checking program in favor of a 'community notes' system similar to X

Meta is scrapping its fact-checking program with trusted partners and replacing it with a community-driven system similar to X’s Community Notes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.
NBC News - Jan. 7