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Oklahoma has so many places to explore Native American culture that it will take two posts to get through them all. Here are more sites in Oklahoma that are dedicated to the native people of the Americas. Spiro Mounds A ...

Category: Environment Religion

In the 19th century, many Native Americans across North America were relocated to the territory known today as Oklahoma. The state’s name comes from Choctaw words meaning “red people.” Over 25 Native Am ...

Category: Religion

A California appeals court upholds a lower court ruling that Sun Worshiping Atheism is not a religion in the state's eyes. A former employee sued the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for religious ...

Category: Religion Citizens Rights Freedom from Religion

Art can be a bridge to another culture. Islamic art isn’t only about the religion of Islam but about the society as well. Early Islamic art of the 7th century was influenced by other cultures, such as Roman, Byzant ...

Category: Islam Religion

Congresswoman Maxine Waters, a Democrat who represents California’s 43rd district, recently called on supporters to “show up wherever we have to show up. And if you see anybody from that Cabinet in a restaura ...

Category: Freedom Politics

Immigration has been one of the top political and social issues in America for many years. Washington politicians need to find lasting solutions that promote human rights and protect innocent victims. Adults have a hard ...

Category: Human Rights Morality

These days, many people who are not religious have a negative feeling towards religious people, particularly Christians. Many feel that people who call themselves Christians are spreading hate and judgment instead of b ...

Category: Religion Christianity

Michael Jackson might be the King of Pop, but he’s got nothing on Mahalia Jackson, who incidentally has the same last name as Michael but is unrelated to the pop singer. Mahalia was known for being a civil rights a ...

Category: Human Rights Religion Social Equality

Miami, Florida, might be known for its beaches and beautiful weather, but there’s more to southeast Florida than just watersports and sun. It’s culturally and ethnically diverse. If you get to Miami for a vac ...

Category: Religion Spirituality

Montana is the only state with a constitutional mandate that recognizes the cultural heritage of the American Indians and commits to preservation of their cultural integrity. Students from Kindergarten through 12th grade ...

Category: Religion