The horrors of losing their homes and communities were only made worse on the journey west as so many Cherokee were getting sick and dying. According to Northern Cherokee Nation, "The People's hearts were heavy with sadness and their tears mingled with the dust of the trail." One personal account of a Trail of Tears survivor as quoted by the National Park Service said, "Long time we travel on way to new land.

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One item at the German supermarket chain Aldi has set social media alight as shoppers declare they are eager to get their hands on it. Aldi recently released a range of beach umbrellas as part of the supermarket’s Special Buys, and the $25 item is proving popular. An excited shopper shared the handy beach item on social media, prompting many to declare they were keen to snag one. “Run to Aldi right now,” the woman, who goes by the name @millyrosebannister online, said.

a really important milestone anniversary. This is the 40th year for the event, which will take over Hart Plaza on the weekend of July 14th. The festival is put on by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and it celebrates the arts and culture of the African Diaspora, "American Black Journal" contributor, Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ spoke with festival director, Njia Kai about this year's event.

Continuing to break barriers in the fashion industry, Andreja Pejjic just became the first transgender model to sign with Ford Models. The 26-year-old, who initially gained traction as fashion's first completely androgynous model, announced the monumental news on Instagram. "I am more than delighted to announce that I will be joining forces with the legendary @fordmodels agency. @chrimichael is the kind of agent any girl in showbiz would die to have.