In “Brooklynites: The Remarkable Story of the Free Black Communities that Shaped a Borough”, Prithi Kanakamedala explores Brooklyn’s history as America’s third largest city, separate from Manhattan and NYC. Despite its independence, one in three black residents were enslaved after the American Revolution, leading to significant challenges for the community. The book delves into the impact of this history on the formation of free black communities in the borough.
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4.1 earthquake rattles Southern California, centered near Malibu
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake centered north of Malibu caused light and weak shaking across Southern California, with the strongest shaking felt in Malibu, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and Camarillo. The temblor was followed by several aftershocks, with the largest being 3.0 magnitude, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The epicenter was in the Santa Monica Mountains, 3 miles northwest of El Matador State Beach and 7 miles southwest of Thousand Oaks, with shaking...
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