Historian Henry Louis Gates discusses the new season of “Finding Your Roots” on PBS, racism’s role in silencing Black history and his optimism for America’s ability to bridge its divisions.
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GOP-Controlled Local Boards Restrict Voting On Sundays And Find Other Ways...
Ahead of the midterms, Republican-led states and counties are imposing new voting restrictions, from stricter ID requirements to closed polling places and reduced drop boxes. Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Iowa and Kansas face changes that could suppress turnout among Black, Latino and young voters in critical Senate and House races, despite scant evidence of voter fraud.
