Poinsettia, The Popular Holiday Plant Named After A Slaveholder, May Be Undergoing A Name Change

Poinsettia, the bright red flower that is usually associated with the holiday season, is causing controversy as people learn about the origin of its name. According to the Associated Press, the plant is named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, a slaveholder from the 1800s who was also part of an army that removed Native Americans from […]

Mississippi Mother Passed Away After Undergoing Weight Loss Surgery In Mexico

A Mississippi is grieving the loss of a loved one after a Mexico for bariatric surgery ended in tragedy WLOX News reported. Markita “Kiki” McIntyre passed away on May 6 while undergoing sleeve gastrectomy surgery. The operation which is a surgical weight-loss procedure in which the stomach is reduced to about 15 percent of its […]