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American Ornithological Society to rename dozens of birds and stop using human names to address history of past racism and genocide.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Just a day after owners announced Local on the Square restaurant and bar would close on October 28, it appears another owner is already planning to move in. The Memphis Flyer newspaper reported that Madison Tavern will move into the space at 2126 Madison Avenue in November. Local on the Square’s decision […]

A small tombstone among the oaks and pines at Hannibal’s Mount Olivet Cemetery carves out the details of a life cut too short, on the morning of Jan. 29, 1861,

In July the Entomological Society of America (ESA) removed the term gypsy from the names of a moth and ant due to the fact it is seen as a slur for Romani people and are now examining other names.