Elizabeth Keckley was born into slavery in Missouri before the Civil War. Like many in her situation, she longed for freedom—not only for herself but also for her son. Her owner agreed that if she could raise $1,200, she could purchase their freedom. Keckley worked tirelessly as a seamstress and even planned to travel to New
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A university course intended to critique creationism and intelligent design was canceled after the professor publicly mocked Christian believers in an e-mail. What was meant to be an academic discussion became a controversy when dismissive language and personal insults replaced respectful dialogue. Though the professor later apologized, the damage had already been done. The class
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