In a hypothetical scenario, if Charles Dickens had written about the brutalities of an Indian boarding school in Riverside instead of an English one in Yorkshire, it might have prompted action sooner. President Biden recently apologized for the 150-year-long system of enforced education that stripped Native American children of their culture, language, and identity, resulting in abuse, deaths, and unmarked graves at over 400 schools across the United States. The legacy of these schools, exemplified by institutions like the former Sherman Institute in Riverside, reflects a dark chapter in American history of cultural genocide and assimilation efforts.
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Parents arrested after their 1-year-old tests positive for fentanyl and THC
In California, the parents of a 1-year-old child, Rory Kerr (22) and Denaun Davis (32), have been arrested after their child tested positive for fentanyl and THC. The child was revived after a choking incident and later hospitalized for fentanyl poisoning, prompting an investigation by the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office that uncovered drug paraphernalia in their home. The child is now in protective custody, and the parents face felony child abuse charges, with authorities emphasizing...
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