In June 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a treaty in Pyongyang, establishing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The treaty stipulates that if one country is invaded, the other must provide military and other assistance. The treaty was ratified in November, amid escalating conflict in Ukraine, with analysts and officials suggesting it could lead to deeper North Korean involvement in global conflicts.
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Museums face pressure to downplay the history of Black America
In Dearborn, Michigan, the historic Jackson Home, where Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and others planned civil rights marches, has been relocated from Alabama to the Henry Ford Museum, preserving its significance amid current political pressures to minimize discussions of race and history in institutions. The home, dismantled and transported over 1,000 miles, will house artifacts from the era while leaders emphasize the importance of factual public history against divisive narratives. Want More Context? 🔎
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