Sally Hemings is a name unknown to many, yet, her legacy during the time of our founding fathers is quite intriguing. Historians believe Ms. Hemings, an enslaved woman to Thomas Jefferson in his Monticello home, gave birth to six of his children. Recently, "historians studied a description provided long ago by a grandson of Jefferson who placed Hemings’ room in the home’s South Wing." As archaeologists began digging, they uncovered a 14x13' room adjacent to the Jefferson's bedroom with no windows and a dirt floor along with multiple artifacts; although it is still believed she lived a higher life than other enslaved people on the grounds. This discovery is part of a $35 million restoration of the grounds in an effort to retell the stories, both good and bad, that are still alive within the walls today.
Putting North Korea in "Full Court Press"
Dennis Rodman, former NBA player, is at it once again with another trip to North Korea; this one being the first during the new presidency. When questioned about any discussions with President Trump prior to his travel, Rodman stated, "Well, I'm pretty sure he's pretty much happy with the fact that I'm over here trying to accomplish something that we both need." However, Rodman didn't enlist specifics on his goals of his trip and government officials have said he's traveling as a private citizen. "Rodman tweeted that his trip was being sponsored by Potcoin, one of a growing number of cybercurrencies used to buy and sell marijuana in state-regulated markets." Despite discussions of North Korea ousting Amsterdam in pot tourism, the country still considers it a controlled substance to the likes of heroine and cocaine and "likely could not expect leniency if the country's drug laws were violated". Rodman has been criticized in the past for not using his influence in a country like this and only time will tell if this round will be any different.