Commentaries by Cheryl Taylor Page

Grant of Clemency to Cyntoia Brown Highlights Deep Rooted Social Issues

Grant of Clemency to Cyntoia Brown Highlights Deep Rooted Social Issues

Cheryl Taylor Page

February 24, 2019 02:37:24 pm

Imagine being a young, insecure, terrified child who feels like she does not belong or is loved by anyone. You have been beaten, raped, mistreated and neglected your entire life. Your own family gave you up for adoption, and while you were adopted, you do not feel like the family values you or honestly desires [...]

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First woman magistrate in the US appointed

On August 17, 1870, Esther Morris became the first woman magistrate in the US when she was appointed Justice of the Peace for South Pass City, Wyoming. Learn more about Esther Morris.

Israel begins removing settlers

On August 17, 2005, Israel began removing settlers from certain occupied territories in the West Bank. The move began Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's unilateral disengagement plan. Learn more about the Israeli disengagement plan from the Washington Post.