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An upstate New York nonprofit is reclaiming a centuries-old cemetery for people who were enslaved

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

A historic cemetery for African Americans in Kingston, New York, is being reclaimed as the Pine Street African Burial Ground. People denied church burials were interred in the cemetery for more than 120 years until the late 19th century. As this upstate city by the Hudson River grew, the cemetery was first covered over by a lumberyard. In the last three summers, the remains of up to 27 people have been located during archaeological excavations. Money is being raised to turn the urban backyard into a respectful resting place. Читать дальше...

WCC suspends Beam’s licence – all its e-scooters must be gone by Sunday

Scoop 

News from WCC The Wellington City Council has suspended micromobility company Beam’s licence to operate in the capital city following allegations the company has run a larger fleet of e-scooters on city streets than permitted. Information provided to the Council, and other city councils across Australia and New Zealand, alleges Beam had deployed e-scooters in […]

When did the US lose Afghanistan?

The Long War Journal 

Three years after the fall of Afghanistan, American politicians, policymakers, generals, and foreign policy "experts" can’t admit we lost the war. If they did, they would have to own their role in that failure.

REGISTRATION 2024/25 IS OPEN

Manitoba Fencing Association 

MFA membership registration for the 2024-2025 season is now open here (link).

Unexpected break could work both ways for PVL semifinalists

Sports.inquirer.net 

With the PVL postponing the semifinal matches of its Reinforced Conference on Thursday because of a power outage at the venue, the four teams supposed to see action in two do-or-die games have effectively gained a couple of more days to live. And whether that works in the favor of one side that has been