The University of Pennsylvania Buried Bones of 19 Black People Used In Racist Research. Their Descendants Say They Had No Input.

After the University of Pennsylvania announced the reburial of the 19 Black people whose bones were used for racist scientific research, the community criticized officials at the Philadelphia school for their lack of involvement in the decision. Spearheaded by physician Samuel George Morton in the 1830s, The Associated Press […]

Ten-Year-Old Girl Dies From Online ‘Blackout Challenge,’ Parents Caution Others of Dangers

In early December, Tawainna Anderson of Chester, Pennsylvania, checked on her daughter, 10-year-old Nyla Anderson, and discovered her unconscious. Nyla passed away days later after participating in the risky “blackout challenge,” a veteran game that has recently resurfaced online. According to TODAY, Nyla was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit on Dec. […]