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Chavez Ravine A Neighborhood Erased for Dodger Stadium
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April 10, 2024October 9, 2024America, Capitalism, Conspiracy, Corporate, Equality, Freedom, History, Politics, Racism, Rights, Separatism

Chavez Ravine: A Neighborhood Erased for Dodger Stadium

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Chavez Ravine, once a thriving Mexican-American community in Los Angeles, was demolished in the 1950s under the guise of urban renewal to make way for Dodger Stadium. This article explores the history of Chavez Ravine, the political forces behind its destruction, and the broader implications for racial injustice and housing inequality. Through the lens of urban development, it examines how communities of color were targeted, displaced, and erased, with a legacy that continues to shape housing policy and civil rights struggles in Los Angeles and beyond.

Palm Springs' Blueprint for Urban Erasure
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March 18, 2024March 19, 2025America, Capitalism, Conspiracy, Corporate, Equality, Freedom, History, Politics, Racism, Rights, Separatism

Palm Springs’ Blueprint for Urban Erasure

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Section 14, located in the heart of Palm Springs, was a vital residential area for Black and Latino communities from the early 1900s to the mid-20th century. As Palm Springs grew into a tourist haven, Section 14 became one of the few places where non-white residents could live due to segregationist policies. This land, owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, became a haven for working-class families who helped build the city's infrastructure. Despite its central location, Section 14 was excluded from the city's glamorous image, and its residents were subjected to substandard living conditions, ultimately leading to a brutal campaign of forced evictions and demolitions in the 1950s and 60s, erasing much of its community and history.

Michelangelo the Pope and the Sistine Chapel - Fact vs Myth
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March 6, 2024February 13, 2025Disinformation, Europe, History, Religion, Theology

Michelangelo, the Pope, and the Sistine Chapel: Fact vs. Myth

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Michelangelo Buonarroti and Pope Julius II are two towering figures of the High Renaissance—one, a multi-talented artist revered for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural feats; the other, a fiery and ambitious pontiff bent on leaving a colossal mark on the Catholic Church’s visual and spiritual legacy. Together, they changed the course of art history in early 16th-century Rome.

The Forgotten Legacy of Joice Heth How a Slave Fueled Barnum’s Fame
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February 25, 2024October 10, 2024America, Capitalism, Equality, Freedom, Gender, History, Media, Racism, Rights, Women

The Forgotten Legacy of Joice Heth: How a Slave Fueled Barnum’s Fame

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P.T. Barnum’s rise to fame is an emblematic reflection of the deeply entrenched inequalities of 19th-century America. Barnum, known as the “Great American Showman,” capitalized on the public’s thirst for spectacle and curiosity, transforming the entertainment landscape with his audacious displays of oddities and curiosities. He is often remembered for founding what became “The Greatest...

Brood X and Brood XIX Cicadas Emerge Together for the First Time in 221 Years
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February 21, 2024May 29, 2024Earth, History, Science

Brood X and Brood XIX Cicadas Emerge Together for the First Time in 221 Years

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Imagine witnessing a natural event so rare that the last time it occurred, the United States had just doubled in size through the Louisiana Purchase. This year, for the first time since that historic acquisition, two distinct cicada broods are emerging together, creating a spectacle not seen in over two centuries. This simultaneous emergence of cicada broods is not just a fascinating phenomenon for entomologists but a remarkable reminder of the historical timeline we are part of.