Spring officially begins with the vernal equinox in Chicago, offering a chance to witness the unique phenomenon of “Chicagohenge” sunrises and sunsets as the city’s street grid aligns with the cardinal directions. Named after Stonehenge, Chicagohenge can be observed near the equinoxes, with the best views coming just after sunrise and before sunset. This spring’s Chicagohenge times include sunrise at 6:53 a.m. on March 20 and sunset at 7:03 p.m., providing ample opportunities to witness this stunning event.
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New Orleans holds burial of repatriated African Americans whose skulls were used in racist research
New Orleans held a multifaith memorial service to honor the return and burial of 19 African American remains, previously sent to Germany for racist research in the 19th century. The remains, believed to be from individuals who died at Charity Hospital between 1871 and 1872, were repatriated after the University of Leipzig reached out in 2023, aiming to restore dignity to those subjected to phrenological studies. Dillard University, which led the repatriation efforts, seeks to...
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