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The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the earthquake south of Shreveport.

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James S. Crampton currently receives funding from the Marsden Fund to Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Kyle J. Bland receives funding from the Te Riu-a-Māui / Understanding Zealandia and ...

There are politicians across the country who are trying to censor or ban Black history from being taught, calling it divisive or anti-American. But Black history doesn't divide us; it inspires unity, ...

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center will receive a $1.6 million state grant for renovations. The first installment was presented earlier this month in a check by Illinois Comptroller ...

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Lincoln Community (IL) boys basketball head coach Neil Alexander has been the current model of consistency in the state of Illinois when it comes coaching on the hardwood. On Saturday night, the ...