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Lunar New Year Traditions Through the Lens of Three Photographers; See Photos

Photographers Caroline Xia, Ramona Jingru Wang, and Sam Lee share their Lunar New Year celebrations, highlighting cultural traditions and family.

New yorkUnited statesRepublic ofSouth koreaRamona jingru wangCaroline xiaSzuning leeSam leeTerms of serviceLunar new yearNew yearSpring festivalChinese new yearEast asianEast asian americansSpring festival celebration gala

In 1870, a Black Woman Sued Her Enslaver for Reparations and Won

Henrietta Wood was born into slavery. After she was freed, she sued her enslaver for $20,000 $500 for every year she was enslaved.

United statesUniversity schoolNew yorkCori bushW caleb mcdanielRobert whiteSteve cohenJane cirodeDanielle blackmanNew york timesRice universityNorthwestern university school of lawZebulon wardUnited states governmentNorthwestern universityTrue story

Woman Launches Forensics Lab for Missing, Murdered Indigenous People

After growing up on the Blackfeet Reservation, Haley Omeaso is launching Ohkomi Forensics to help families of missing and murdered Indigenous people.

United statesUniversity of montanaAshley heavyrunner loringHaley omeasooMontana department of justiceTerms of serviceMolecular anthropology programBlackfeet reservationOhkomi forensicsBusiness insiderMolecular anthropologyMontana departmentHeavyrunner loringVoices of color

How an 11-Year-Old Became the Richest Black Girl in America

After oil was discovered under her land, Sarah Rector received marriage proposals for her wealth.

United statesDuke ellingtonCount basieTonya boldenWashington postTerms of serviceStandard oil companySarah rectorIndian territoryRichest black girlBusiness insiderMuscogee creek nationNative americansNational associationColored peopleVoices of color

Photos: Climate Change Threatens Pastoralists and Their Herds in Senegal

Senegal has had erratic rain and devastating heat in recent years, forcing pastoralists to travel hundreds of miles to find food for their herds.

Madjen madigniangAssociated pressWilson centerRadio ferloVoices of colorClimate changeOices of color

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