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In 2010, a new goddess, about two feet tall and cast in bronze, was set to appear in a village within the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. She looked nothing like the deities of Hindu mythology. In lieu ...

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Sign language interpreter Justina Miles was highly-celebrated for her presence at this year's Super Bowl. Her contributions as a Black sign language interpreter highlight the history of the Black ASL.