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Agnostic Medium is a podcast all about how to engage your deepest self without a bunch of flaky bs. The show is hosted by Heather Westmoreland. Heather has 20 years of experience as a healer and psychic medium helping people transform, get closure and live fuller, happier lives. Find more information about Heather at heatherwestmoreland.com
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DeSantis Administration Threatens News Station With Criminal Charges for Airing Abortion Amendment Ad Truthout, By Chris Walker, on October 9, 2024 https://truthout.org/articles/desantis-administration-threatens-news-station-for-airing-abortion-amendment-ad/ The state government of Florida is attempting to suppress a news station, WFLA, by threaten…
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War on wokeness: the year the right rallied around a made-up menace the Guardian, By Michael Harriot, on December 21, 2022 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/dec/20/anti-woke-race-america-history The discussion opens with a focus on the "war on woke," examining whether it's a real issue or just a political creation. Florida Governor Ron DeSan…
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Here’s What I Saw Before I Got Expelled From Jordan Peterson’s Online “University” Slate Magazine, By Luke Winkie, on October 3, 2024 https://slate.com/life/2024/10/jordan-peterson-academy-university-online.html The launch of Jordan Peterson's online university seems like a calculated move to exploit the disillusionment of individuals frustrated wi…
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How a beloved children's cartoon turns fathers into mothers and what the Bible says about it Blaze Media, By Jeremy Pryor, on October 6, 2024 https://www.theblaze.com/align/bluey-turns-fathers-into-mothers Bluey's dad adores his kids. A conservative writer says that's unbiblical. The Friendly Atheist by Hemant Mehta on October 8, 2024 https://www.f…
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Most anticipated' comet of 2024 returns this weekend after 80,000 years Earth.com, By Eric Ralls, on September 29, 2024 The discussion centers around Comet Suchin Shan Atlas (C/2023 A3), which has become visible to observers on Earth since late September and will remain so until late October 2024. This comet last appeared around 80,000 years ago, d…
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Wisconsin Pastor Arrested for Sending Victim's Intimate Photos
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Wisconsin pastor arrested for allegedly sending intimate photos from victim’s phone without consent Yahoo.com, By Indiana Schilz, on October 2, 2024 https://www.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-pastor-arrested-allegedly-sending-015540084.html In a shocking incident, Pastor Gabe Mills of Journey Mega Church in Wisconsin was arrested for allegedly taking nud…
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Arrests After U.S. Woman Dies in Controversial Death Pod
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Several arrested after American woman dies in first use of controversial suicide pod The discussion centers on the complex and often taboo topic of suicide and assisted dying. It begins with a metaphorical comparison of life decisions to doors that, once opened, cannot be closed. This imagery illustrates the irrevocable nature of choices related to…
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Colorado Orders Catholic Hospitals to List Banned Services
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Colorado will now make Catholic hospitals say what services they won't provideThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on October 1, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/colorado-will-now-make-catholic-hospitals Colorado has passed a new law requiring all hospitals to disclose any procedures they won’t perform due to non-medical reasons. The "Patie…
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Consciousness may stem from unseen dimensions beyond our reality Earth.com, By Eric Ralls, on September 21, 2024 https://www.earth.com/news/consciousness-may-stem-from-unseen-dimensions-beyond-our-reality/ The conversation delves into a discussion of Dr. Michael Priva’s hypothesis that extra dimensions, beyond the known four of spacetime, might hel…
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Religious freedom, LGBTQ rights collide in lawsuit over Colorado’s universal preschool program The Denver Post, By Ann Schimke, on September 22, 2024 https://www.denverpost.com/2024/09/22/colorado-universal-preschool-religious-freedom-lgbtq-rights/ Religious preschools in Colorado, specifically under the Archdiocese of Denver, are pushing back agai…
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Florida bans instruction on contraception and consent in sex ed classes Popular, By Rebecca Crosby, on September 25, 2024 https://popular.info/p/florida-bans-instruction-on-contraception Florida's recent policy changes in sex education are stirring significant concern among advocates for comprehensive health education. As of September 2024, schools…
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Pastor claims he miraculously cured a man hospitalized due to voting for Democrats The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on September 26, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pastor-claims-he-miraculously-cured I Went to a Pro-Trump Christian Revival. It Completely Changed My Understanding of Jan. 6. Slate Magazine by Molly Olmstead on September…
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Steam Users Curate 'Anti-Woke' List & It's Dividing Opinion Dual Shockers, By Abdullah Al Tekreeti, on September 9, 2024 https://www.dualshockers.com/steam-anti-woke-list/ This week, the gaming community is buzzing with discussions surrounding a controversial initiative launched by a group of Steam users who have formed an anti-woke list. This list…
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Maine law thwarts impact of school choice decision, lawsuit says National Catholic Reporter, By Religion News Service, on September 10, 2024 https://www.ncronline.org/news/maine-law-thwarts-impact-school-choice-decision-lawsuit-says Measure to repeal Nebraska’s private school funding law should appear on the ballot, court rules AP News by Margery A…
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I was a black child raised in a white supremacist cult. When doomsday didn't come, I had to learn how to live the Guardian, By Steve Rose, on September 10, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/sep/10/i-was-black-child-raised-in-white-supremacist-cult-doomsday-didnt-come-learn-how-to-live Gerald Walker's story is one of resilie…
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Mississippi sheriff's solution to the drug crisis? Everyone must 'truly find Jesus' The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on September 13, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/mississippi-sheriffs-solution-toChurch Attendance is (Once Again) Correlated with Authoritarianism — So Why Do We Refuse to Acknowledge It? Religion Dispatches by Chrissy …
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Russell Brand Kicks Off Tucker Carlson's Tour with Prayer for Unity
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Newly-baptized Russell Brand helps kick off Tucker Carlson's US tour with prayer asking God to bring 'unity' at the Presidential election (after a joke about sneaking into America illegally and trafficking 'a few kids' with him) The Daily Mail, By Martin Robinson, on September 6, 2024 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13820663/Russell-Brand-…
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Las Vegas cops arrest pastor who brought weapons and drugs to his hotel roomThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on September 09, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/las-vegas-cops-arrest-pastor-who The story revolves around a former mega-church pastor who found himself in a bizarre situation in Las Vegas. Arrested by police in a motel room, t…
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'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shooting NPR , By Emma Bowman, on September 7, 2024 https://www.npr.org/2024/09/07/nx-s1-5104200/georgia-apalachee-high-school-shooting The tragic event at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, marked the 39th school shooting of the year. The story highlights the actions …
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American Church Thrives in Nicaragua, Then Pastors Imprisoned
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An American Church Thrived in Nicaragua. Then Its Pastors Went to Prison.The New York Times, By Frances Robles, on Sept. 5, 2024 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/us/american-pastors-nicaragua-money-laundering.html Nicaragua has increasingly slipped towards authoritarian rule under President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Rosario Murillo, who have ma…
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Joel Webbon Insists It’s Not Racist To Prefer A White Doctor Over A Black Doctor Angry White Men, By , on August 23, 2024 https://angrywhitemen.org/2024/08/23/joel-webbon-insists-its-not-racist-to-prefer-a-white-doctor-over-a-black-doctor/ The idea that race could be a determining factor for medical competency is both misleading and absurd. The sug…
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Tennessee family's lawsuit says video long kept from them shows police force, not drugs, killed son https://apnews.com/article/lethal-restraint-police-tennessee-austin-hunter-turner-ca8b91c2f3dc9584094c6fc835d49deb AP News, By jeff Martin, on August 16, 2024 Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to…
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Stand to Reason, By Greg Koukl, on August 1, 2024 https://www.str.org/w/it-s-time-to-forget-faith- In this discussion, Greg Koukl proposes a redefinition of "faith" to better align with rational and evidence-based thinking. Koukl suggests that faith should be understood as "confident convictions based on good reasons" rather than as mere belief wit…
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El Paso mom won’t get damages for unexpected pregnancy after believing her tubes were tied KERA News, By Toluwani Osibamowo, on May 10, 2024 https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2024-05-10/el-paso-mother-medical-negligence-texas-supreme-court Texas GOP Wants a Horrifying Punishment for Abortion, IVF Patients The New Republic by Ellie Quinlan Ho…
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Are Republicans losing the culture wars? Politico, By Juan Perez Jr, on 2024-08-24 https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/24/republicans-culture-war-races-00176166 In a recent discussion about the culture wars and their impact on the Republican Party, several key points emerged. The conversation, which took place on August 24, 2024, highlights how c…
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Kentucky’s Amendment 2: Taxpayer Dollars for Religious Schools
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If Amendment 2 passes, Kentucky would waste taxpayer dollars on religious schools The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on 2024-08-28 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/if-amendment-2-passes-kentucky-would The proposal to amend Kentucky's constitution seeks to introduce a voucher system, allowing public funds to support private, predominantly relig…
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Ryan Walters: New Student Test Results Show a Surprising Shift
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Ryan Walters confirms new student test results are ‘very different’ Oklahoman, By Nuria Martinez-Keel, on 2024-08-23https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/08/23/ryan-walters-oklahoma-osde-student-test-score-changes/74917784007/ Proposed education rules' real purpose is to shut down Oklahoma schools, create chaos Oklahoman, By Rep. Melissa Proven…
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Another Leader Quits Gateway Church Over 'Moral Issue'
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Gateway Church exodus: Another leader out at Texas megachurch over 'moral issue' USA TODAY, By Jonathan Limehouse, on 2024-08-22 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/22/gateway-church-kemtal-glasgow/74909722007/ The situation surrounding the moral failings at one of Texas's largest megachurches, Gateway Church, has recently come to li…
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10 Things Scientists Can't Explain and Attribute to God Savvy Dime, By James Dorman, on August 19, 2024 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/10-things-scientists-can-t-explain-and-attribute-to-god The discussion dives into a critique of a misleading article that claims science cannot explain various mysteries, thus attributing them to divine i…
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After the end of Roe, a new beginning for maternity homes AP News , By TIffany Stanley, on August 2, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/abortion-maternity-homes-catholic-evangelical-roe-f455da4fd46c195246df43bc6dd16a67 The discussion delves into the resurgence of maternity homes across the United States, particularly following the reversal of Roe v. W…
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23.35.2New College Dumps Books, Guts Gender Diversity Library
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New College of Florida tosses hundreds of library books, empties gender diversity library Sarasota Herald-Tribune, By Steven Walker, on August 15, 2024 https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/education/2024/08/15/new-college-of-florida-throws-away-hundreds-of-library-books-diversity-lgbtq/74814756007/ The discussion brings to light the alarming is…
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Pastors Urged to Start Private Schools on Taxpayers' Dime
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Christian pastors were told to start private schools since taxpayers would foot the bill The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on August 16, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-pastors-were-told-to-start In Florida, the expansion of religious school vouchers has raised significant concerns about the state's education budget and the ro…
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What does the winged victory of Samothrace represent? Internet debunks 'headless angel' at the Olympics claim Sportskeeda, By Karishma Rao, on August 12, 2024 https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-what-winged-victory-samothrace-represent-headless-angel-olympics-claim-debunked The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.34.4 featuring Cynthia, Phil the Skep…
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Ignoring racism won’t fix racism: A response to Robyn Blumner's misguided essay The Friendly Atheist, By Bakari Chavanu and Hemant Mehta, on Aug 13, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ignoring-racism-wont-fix-racism-a Bakari Shabanu, a Black atheist humanist, critiques Robert Blumer's editorial on secular humanism and the notion of a colorblind…
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Lawsuit: Woman Recalls Abuse at Age 3 in Michigan Church
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Woman recalls alleged sexual abuse at age 3 in Michigan church, lawsuit saysNBC News, By Erik Ortiz, on August 13, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-recalls-alleged-sexual-abuse-age-3-michigan-church-lawsuit-says-rcna165569 The discussion unfolds around the heartbreaking tale of a woman who recalls experiencing sexual abuse at the age…
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Richard Dawkins Caught Lying About Boxer, Then Cries Censorship
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Richard Dawkins lied about the Algerian boxer, then lied about Facebook censoring him The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Aug 11, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/richard-dawkins-lied-about-the-algerian Richard Dawkins, known for his influential writings on atheism and evolution, recently sparked controversy with comments on Twitter reg…
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How US Public Schools Became a New Religious Battleground US News/Reuthers, By Liya Cui and Joseph Ax, on Aug. 7, 2024 https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-08-07/how-us-public-schools-became-a-new-religious-battleground In a discussion centering on the tension between religion and public education in the United States, the core theme …
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Inside Robby Starbuck's anti-DEI war on Tractor Supply, John Deere and Harley-Davidson US Today, by Jessica Guynn, on Aug. 2, 2024 https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/08/02/robby-starbuck-harley-davidson-john-deere-dei/74608637007/ The discussion delves into the recent activism of a conservative figure who has initiated a boycott against Harl…
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Anti-Trans Texas Pastor Busted in Undercover Sex Sting
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Anti-trans Texas pastor arrested after paying undercover cop for sex The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Aug 05, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/anti-trans-texas-pastor-arrested The recent discussion sheds light on the issue of hypocrisy within religious leadership, exemplified by the arrest of a senior pastor in Plano, Texas, for soli…
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Priest sues gay hookup app Grindr over data leak Catholic News Agency, By Daniel Payne, on Jul 26, 2024 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/258413/priest-sues-gay-hookup-app-grindr-over-data-leak In this segment, the discussion centers around Monsignor Jeffrey Burr, a Catholic priest who faced public scrutiny and resigned from his position afte…
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Behind Jordan Peterson’s ‘Biblical’ Teaching Is His Own Humanistic AgendaThe Federalist, By Larry Taunton, on May 21, 2024 https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/21/behind-jordan-petersons-biblical-teaching-is-his-own-humanistic-agenda/ Jordan Peterson's foray into biblical teachings has been characterized by a problematic fusion of superficial theology…
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Missouri Attorney General More Concerned with Image, not Justice
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Missouri Attorney General Opposes Opportunity for Marcellus Williams to Establish His Innocence Before Execution Date Death Penalty Information Center, By , on Jul 22, 2024 https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/news/missouri-attorney-general-opposes-opportunity-for-marcellus-williams-to-establish-his-innocence-before-execution-date Missouri is currently emb…
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99 years after the Scopes ‘monkey trial,’ religious fundamentalism still infects our schools Los Angeles Times, By Michael Hiltzik, on July 26, 2024 https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-07-26/99-years-after-the-scopes-monkey-trial-religious-fundamentalism-still-infects-our-schools Nearly a century ago, a significant trial unfolded in Tenness…
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Oklahoma Bible mandate: Ryan Walters threatens 'rogue' districts The Oklahoman, By M. Scott Carter Murray Evans, on July 31, 2024 https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2024/07/31/oklahoma-bible-in-schools-ryan-walters-threatens-rogue-districts/74599357007/ Oklahoma's State School Superintendent has stirred controversy again by mandating th…
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A Texas public school superintendent won't stop promoting Christianity at workThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Jul 24, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-texas-public-school-superintendent In the latest segment on religious issues in public schools, the focus turns to Rusk Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Gray Burton …
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Olympics opening ceremony sparks outrage with drag queens parodying Last Supper: 'Gone completely woke' Fox News, By Alexander Hall, on July 26, 2024 https://www.foxnews.com/media/olympics-opening-ceremony-sparks-outrage-drag-queens-parodying-last-supper-gone-completely-woke The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony ignited a storm of controversy, p…
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Inside the two-year fight to bring charges against school librarians in Granbury, Texas NBC News, By Mike Hixenbaugh, Tyler Kingkade, Scott Friedman and Eva Parks, on July 23, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/school-librarians-banned-books-investigation-texas-rcna161444 In a saga reminiscent of the Keystone Cops, a two-year pursuit of felo…
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Sonya Massey shooting: Illinois police release bodycam video of fatal shooting of Black woman in her home CNN, By Eric Levenson, Jillian Sykes and Brad Parks, on July 23, 2024https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/22/us/sonya-massey-police-shooting/index.html A distressing case of police brutality involving the death of a Black woman, Sonia Massi. Sonia, a 36…
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Experts Warn: Project 2025 Could Rewrite the Rules of Public Education
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Project 2025 would fundamentally change public education, experts sayThe Hill, By Lexi Lonas, on July 12, 2024 https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4766919-project-2025-trump-campaign-biden-heritage-foundation-public-education/ Project 2025 represents a significant conservative push to radically transform U.S. public education, primarily aimed at…
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Arizona’s Black History Debate: Erasure or Systemic Oppression
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Is Arizona erasing Black history? These leaders say contributions 'systemically oppressed' Arizona Republic, By Kaely Monahan Amanda Luberto, on July 9, 2024 https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/2024/07/08/is-arizona-erasing-black-history/74282912007/ Arizona, a state with a rich and diverse history, has long seen the stories and contribution…
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