WASHINGTON — A recent investigation has uncovered the grim history of more than 400 boarding schools established across the United States from the 19th to the 20th century, aimed at assimilating Native American children and eradicating their cultures. These institutions, funded and often directly operated by the U.S. government, were part of a broader policy … Read more
La Crosse, Wis. — Years after moving to California from her hometown of La Crosse, Leigh Collins faced a nightmarish attack inside her own home that altered the course of her life. Now, she is coming forward with her harrowing story, hoping to empower others in similar situations to defend themselves and seek justice. The … Read more
Baltimore, MD — Tensions and sorrow envelop the community following the tragic loss of a young student from Rice University, who was fatally shot in what police describe as a targeted attack. Cameron Taijeron, hailed from New Windsor, Maryland, was killed over Thanksgiving weekend, a time when students typically retreat to the comfort of family … Read more
Deerfield, Massachusetts, a town steeped in colonial history, was once the site of a brutal attack known as the “Deerfield Massacre.” In a new book titled “The Deerfield Massacre,” author James L. Swanson delves into the events of the 1704 siege, shedding light on the complex dynamics at play during this tumultuous period in American … Read more
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A South African man has been convicted of two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two Alaska Native women after recording the violent death of one of the victims on his cellphone. Following a swift deliberation of less than two hours, the jury unanimously found 52-year-old Brian Steven Smith guilty. … Read more
BROOKINGS, S.D. – A community gathered on a warm Monday night to pay tribute to Kyla “Kyla Jo” Mercy Red Bear, a 25-year-old Native American woman whose body was found after she disappeared earlier this month. The emotional vigil near where her body was discovered drew more than 100 people, reflecting the diverse population of … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – A Springfield native living in Bequia has been identified as the pilot who died when his plane crashed into the sea west of Petit Nevis on Thursday, along with a father and his two young daughters, local authorities said in a news release. The plane, which was heading toward St. Lucia, took … Read more
Del City, Oklahoma – A family from Del City, Oklahoma, has finally received justice nearly three years after the tragic murder of two of their loved ones. This case sheds light on the alarming issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIW), which plagues not only Oklahoma but many other parts of the United States. … Read more