At age 15, this Ethiopian general with a powerful afro hair helped free his people from Italian fascists – Face2Face Africa

Jagama Kello was only 15 when he took to the bush and the battlefield to defend his country, Ethiopia, from the Italian invasion of 1935. In October 1935, fascist Italian war leader, Benito Mussolini launched his invasion of Ethiopia. Held at bay by Emperor Haile Selassie’s troops, Mussolini would eventually enter Addis Ababa on May…

Source: At age 15, this Ethiopian general with a powerful afro hair helped free his people from Italian fascists – Face2Face Africa

You probably didn’t know that California is named after a black queen – Face2Face Africa

History is interesting. The deeper one digs, the more likely one can find many possibly true stories and explanations for the same incident. Take the case of the origin of the name of the state of California. Although some historical documents suggest that California was named after “calida fornax” (hot furnace) and “cal y fornos ” meaning…

Source: You probably didn’t know that California is named after a black queen – Face2Face Africa

Kale contaminated with pesticides, listed among Dirty Dozen – Business Insider

In less than a decade, kale has gone from a garnish on salad bars to a staple item in salads, smoothies, and side dishes across the US. It’s been turned into chips, crushed into powder, and added to popular items like popcorn and soda.

Source: Kale contaminated with pesticides, listed among Dirty Dozen – Business Insider

German family to give $11M after hearing extent of Nazi past

“We were all ashamed and turned as white as the wall. There is nothing to gloss over. These crimes are disgusting.”

They plan to donate millions to charity after learning about their ancestors’ enthusiastic support of Adolf Hitler and use of forced laborers under the Nazis.

Source: German family to give $11M after hearing extent of Nazi past

Body Recovered from River in Columbus, OH Identified as Missing Community Activist, Amber Evans

The body of a young woman recovered from the Scioto River in Ohio on Saturday has been identified as 28-year-old community activist Amber Evans by Columbus Police. She had been missing since Jan. 28.

Source: Body Recovered from River in Columbus, OH Identified as Missing Community Activist, Amber Evans

Entire Florida Police Dept Busted Laundering Tens of Millions for International Drug Cartels

The Bal Harbour PD and the Glades County Sheriff’s Office were recently busted for a money laundering scheme that netted them millions in drug money.

Source: Entire Florida Police Dept Busted Laundering Tens of Millions for International Drug Cartels

U.S. Has Spent Six Trillion Dollars on Wars That Killed Half a Million People Since 9/11, Report Says

Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs published its annual “Costs of War” report Wednesday, taking into consideration the Pentagon’s spending and its Overseas Contingency Operations account, as well as “war-related spending by the Department of State, past and obligated spending for war veterans’ care, interest on the debt incurred to pay for the wars, and the prevention of and response to terrorism by the Department of Homeland Security.”

Source: U.S. Has Spent Six Trillion Dollars on Wars That Killed Half a Million People Since 9/11, Report Says