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Some of America’s Best Art Is in the Yard

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Some of America’s Best Art Is in the Yard

For people who have historically been excluded by museums and galleries, their own properties have became a source of inspiration.

By Rachel Corbett and Nicholas Calcott

Opportunity Zones, Lauded by Trump, Don’t Always Help Poor

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Opportunity Zones, Lauded by Trump, Don’t Always Help Poor

A tax incentive, with bipartisan roots, aims to foster development in poor areas. It has fueled building, but it hasn’t always aided local residents.

By Lydia DePillis

Alabama’s Rickwood Field Will Host an MLB Game in 2024

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Alabama’s Rickwood Field Will Host an MLB Game in 2024

The Birmingham, Ala. stadium was home to Willie Mays in his Negro leagues days. It will host a game between Mays’s Giants and the Cardinals in 2024.

By David Waldstein

8 Places Across the U.S. to Learn About African American History

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8 Places Across the U.S. to Learn About African American History

Over the years, many important African American landmarks have disappeared or fallen into disrepair. An effort to restore them promises a fuller understanding of American history as a whole.

By Shayla Martin