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Details: Written by By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press; Published: 14 February 2022

A jury with three Black members was sworn in Monday for the federal hate crimes trial of the white men previously convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, whose killing prosecutors will argue was motivated by racism.

Details: Written by By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press; Published: 14 February 2022

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Twenty second graders from Aiton Elementary School and their teacher, Alejandro Diasgranados, also toured the White House on Monday and saw their “heart work” on display.

Details: Written by PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer; Published: 13 February 2022

Erin Jackson, 29, from Ocala, won the 500 meters race making her the first Black woman to win a speedskating medal in the Winter Olympics

Details: Written by Aurora Hernandez; Published: 11 February 2022

MasterClass is a subscription-based platform that serves as the premiere destination for those looking for specialized education about a variety of topics from some of the world’s greatest minds.

Details: Written by By DAVE KOLPACK and SARA BURNETT Associated Press; Published: 10 February 2022

(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

As the omicron wave of the coronavirus subsides, several U.S. states including Nevada, New York and Illinois ended mask mandates this week for indoor settings, while others lifted requirements at schools.

Details: Written by Rodney Ramcharan, University of Southern California; Published: 10 February 2022

(Photo/ Engin Akyurt)

– and what could possibly go wrong

Details: Written by By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press; Published: 09 February 2022

(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House Republicans who are investigating the “violent insurrection” at the Capitol

Details: Written by By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press; Published: 08 February 2022

(AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)

The Supreme Court's decision to halt efforts to create a second mostly Black congressional district in Alabama for the 2022 election sparked fresh warnings that the court is becoming too politicized

Details: Written by By ROB GILLIES and TRACEY LINDEMAN Associated Press; Published: 08 February 2022

(Adrian Wyld /The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadian lawmakers expressed increasing worry about the economic effects of disruptive demonstrations after the busiest border crossing between the U.S. and Canada became partially blocked by truckers protesting

Details: Written by KIM CHANDLER Associated Press; Published: 07 February 2022

Jefferson Davis served as the president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865

After 12 years working among the Confederate President Jefferson Davis family's furniture and belongings, Evelyn England wishes the museum would take a broader view of history.

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