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The Root· 6 days agoFor Michelle Duster, great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells, it has meant commemorating the life of the revered activist, educator and journalist in the towns ...
Portland outdoor community pools open for summer
FOX 12 Oregon· 4 days agoPortland Parks & Recreation is opening community pools for the summer, beginning Thursday.
Stephen Colbert tickets for Chicago 'Late Show' tapings now available
Chicago Sun-Times· 5 days agoFans can apply at 1iota.com for tickets to any or all of Colbert’s Aug. 19-22 shows at the...
In 'Black Barbie,' the 44-year-old doll reclaims her spotlight
NBC Universal via AOL· 3 days agoThe Netflix documentary “Black Barbie” examines why the doll, which was created by designer Kitty...
A Juneteenth album captures the rhythm of life
NPR· 5 days agoWells. “Ida B. Wells is someone who I found extremely inspirational to my life once I read her autobiography, Crusade for Justice,” Owens explained. “I ...
Six outdoor pools open for the summer season, one more on the way
KOIN News 6 Portland· 4 days agoSix outdoor community pools in Portland will open on June 20 and remain open through late summer,...
Portland Parks Pools Prepare To Open | Z100 Portland | Portland Local News
iHeartRadio· 5 days agoPortland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) will open six of the community’s popular outdoor pools for the...
'Significant' NASCAR Chicago Street Race closures to start this week
NBC Chicago· 9 hours agoWith NASCAR's Chicago Street Race just weeks away, "significant" road closures will get underway on...
'Black Barbie': Netflix doc collects insights about the importance of relatable dolls
Chicago Sun-Times· 5 days agoIn the 1960s and 1970s, Mattel brought a number of Black dolls into the Barbie Universe, e.g., 1968’s Christie, a friend of Barbie who dressed in a mod swimsuit, and 1969’s Julia, who was based ...
Portland pools opening up for summer season
KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland· 5 days agoSix outdoor pools will open June 20, with some remaining open until either late summer or early fall, according to Portland Parks and Recreation.