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‘Scourged Back’ exposed the horror of slavery. Now it’s embroiled in America’s censorship debate

‘Scourged Back’ exposed the horror of slavery. Now it’s embroiled in America’s censorship debate

Facebook Tweet Email Link EDITOR’S NOTE:  In Snap, we look at the power of a single photograph, chronicling stories about how both modern and historical images have been made. Depicting a crisscross of welts and scars streaked across the body of a formerly enslaved Louisiana man, “Scourged Back” is one of the 19th century’s defining photographs. The image was so …

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Oklahoma QB John Mateer embroiled in ‘sports gambling’ controversy

Oklahoma QB John Mateer embroiled in ‘sports gambling’ controversy

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Oklahoma starting quarterback John Mateer is in some hot water. The redshirt junior has found himself embroiled in controversy after social media sleuths tracked down his Venmo payments account, where he made some questionable …

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