The Japanese WWII Soldier Who Refused to Surrender for 27 Years
Unable to bear the shame of being captured as a prisoner of war, Shoichi Yokoi hid in the jungles of Guam until January 1972 When Japanese sergeant Shoichi Yokoi returned…
Racism and education: The whitewashing of American history isn’t new
Happy Friday! Before heading into the weekend we're sharing columns on racism, Russia and Guantanamo Bay. Happy reading and have a safe weekend. Last month, the day after Christmas, I…
Rare coral reef discovered near Tahiti is ‘like a work of art’, says diver
One of the largest coral reefs in the world has been discovered by a UN-supported scientific mission off the coast of Tahiti. Announcing the stunning find on Thursday, UNESCO said that divers…
Stampede at Liberia church gathering kills 29
MONROVIA, Jan 20 (Reuters) - A stampede at a church gathering in Liberia's capital Monrovia killed 29 people overnight, the deputy information minister told state radio on Thursday. The incident…
Where the Streets Have No Arabic Name, a Group of Women Reminds Us of Palestinian History
Behind the project Shawari’a Yafa ('Streets of Jaffa'), is a mix of Arab and Jewish residents, who seek to commemorate Arab street names that were Hebraized by putting up additional…
Colorado Mountain College reflects on state’s relationship with Indigenous communities
The event was held to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Colorado Mountain College invited the community to a conversation about Indigenous tribal…
More than 600 turn out for inaugural Race for Reconciliation
Carly Hutchins stood near the entrance of AutoZone Park as the inaugural Race for Reconciliation kicked off at noon Monday, Jan. 17. Clad in a black winter hat and boots…
Fatal police shootings appear to dip in 2021 amid calls for reform on use of force
Florida saw the biggest drop in fatal police shootings. The Orlando Police Department created a new unit in 2021 that sends behavioral health experts instead of law enforcement officers to…
Pastor: Police believe Black people are ‘the enemy’ due to ‘warrior mindset’
"These situations are never going to end until police are trained differently and until the accused officers suffer financial retribution," Susan K. Smith There is an adage that says, “If…
Racial and ethnic diversity is lacking among nonprofit leaders – but there are ways to change that
About 87% of nonprofit CEOs in the U.S. were white in 2019, down from 90% in 2016. Similarly, roughly 78% of nonprofit board members were white in 2019, down from 84%…
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