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Empire, Wyoming, was a pioneering African American settlement founded in 1908 near Torrington, Wyoming. The community was established by the Speese and Taylor families from Nebraska, who sought self-sufficiency and political autonomy during a time of widespread racial discrimination.

At its peak, Empire had a population of nearly 50 residents and notable institutions, including a post office, a Presbyterian church led by Reverend Russell Taylor, and a public school established in 1909. Sallie Thistle, a young teacher from Cheyenne, ensured the community’s children received an education. These achievements reflected the settlers’ determination to build a thriving and self-reliant town.

However, Empire faced significant challenges. The settlers practiced dryland farming, which left them vulnerable to recurring droughts. Racial tensions with neighboring communities also posed threats. A tragic turning point occurred in 1913 when Baseman Taylor, one of the settlers, died after reportedly being beaten while in custody. This event demoralized the community and led to its decline.

By the 1920s, many residents had left due to hardships, with some moving south for better opportunities and others returning to Nebraska. By 1930, Empire had effectively disappeared. Today, its legacy is commemorated by historical markers in Wyoming, serving as a testament to the resilience and determination of African American homesteaders who pursued freedom and autonomy in the face of adversity.

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Trump Admin Walks Back Tariff Exemption On Electronics

U.S. Customs and Border Protection claimed late on Friday that imported electronics, such as smartphones, laptops and more, would be exempt

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There's some people that get into the playoffs and can't handle the pressure of being in big games knowing the whole world is watching. An example of one of these players is James Harden. Not a diss on him, he's my favorite player of all time.

Then theirs Buddy Hield who eats these big moments up.

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quotes from the bhagavad gita that remind me of shifting

i began reading the gita this evening, to be more in touch with my hindu roots. as i got deeper into it, i realized there's so many sayings there that can be associated with shifting and quantum immortality. here's a few i found so far: 🦋 our very existence is in the atmosphere of nonexistence. actually we are not meant to be threatened by nonexistence. our existence is eternal. but somehow we are put into asat. asat refers to that which does not exist 🪷 what is this consciousness? the consciousness is i am. then what am i? in contaminated consciousness, i am means i am the lord of all i survey. i am the enjoyer. the world revolves because every living being thinks he is the lord and creator of the material world

🦚 in the Gita it is stated that the living entity has neither birth nor death. in the Gita it is stated that the living entity is never born and he never dies. he is eternal and indestructible, and he continues to live after the destruction of his temporary material body 🕯️ as a person casts off worn-out garments and puts on new ones, so the embodied soul casts off worn-out bodies and enters into others that are new 🌙 know that this body is but a field for the soul, and the knower is distinct from it i will post more soon :)

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