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Here is the full test of a statement issued by historian Emily Bingham and her aunt, Eleanor Bingham Miller, their family-owned newspapers track record on race. The family published The Courier Journal from 1918 until 1986, when it was purchased by Gannett.
Emily s father was Barry Bingham Jr., who was one of Eleanor s brothers. We are glad The CourierJournal is looking into its record covering Louisville s Black community. Our city is hurting badly, and it would be of great service to undertake a fully-documented historical assessment as the Kansas City Star has done. That paper’s editors wrote that if we can look squarely at the past, our history doesn’t have to own us.
Pure Michigan’s May travel deals include beachfront resorts, big cities and more
Updated May 09, 2021;
Summer vacation planning is ramping up, but some of the best early deals can be had in May. Whether you are heading to one of the Up North islands, a resort known for its golf courses, or are leaning toward a big-city adventure, this month’s travel deals being highlighted by our friends at Pure Michigan have something for everyone.
Check out the descriptions below and click the website links for more details on vacation savings.
The Straits of Mackinac view from a balcony room at the Chippewa Hotel on Mackinac Island.
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5 of the prettiest wildflowers you’ll see in Michigan this spring
Updated Apr 23, 2021;
Posted Apr 23, 2021
Found in deciduous forests across most of the state, common trillium have become synonymous with Michigan springtime. | Photo by Emily Bingham
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The first seasonal wildflowers, collectively known as the spring ephemerals, are emerging in woodlands and wetlands around Michigan a delightful signal that spring is truly here.
Knowing a bit about Michigan’s native wildflowers can turn a spring stroll through a park or nature preserve into a sweet treasure hunt. While there’s no substitute for a great field guide, we thought we’d share a quick look at some of the most stunning spring wildflowers that are or will soon be unfurling in their native habitat.