OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A third set of remains with a gunshot wound has been found at Tulsa cemetery in the search for graves of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, according to a state official.

The remains are one of three sets exhumed so far during the latest search and were found in an area where 18 Black men killed in the massacre are believed to have been buried, Oklahoma State archaeologist Kary Stackelbeck said in a statement on social media Friday.

“We have exhumed him, he is in the forensic lab and undergoing analysis,” on-site at Tulsa’s Oaklawn Cemetery, Stackelbeck said.

The discovery comes nearly a month after the first identification of remains previously exhumed during the search for massacre victims were identified as World War I veteran C.L. Daniel from Georgia.

Forensic anthropologist Phoebe Stubblefield said that no gunshot wound was found in Daniel’s remains, but said the remains were fragmented and a cause of death could not be determined.

The remains exhumed during the current search are among 40 graves found, Stackelbeck said, and meet the criteria for how massacre victims were buried, based on newspaper articles at the time, death certificates and funeral home records.

“Those three individuals are buried in adult-sized, wooden caskets so they have been removed from the ground and taken to our forensic facility on site,” Stackelbeck said.

Previous searches resulted in more than 120 sets of remains being located and about two dozen were sent to Intermountain Forensic in Salt Lake City in an effort to help identify them.

On Thursday, Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum and City Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper announced a new committee to study a variety of reparations for survivors and descendants of the massacre and for the area of north Tulsa where it occurred.

The massacre took place over two days in 1921, a long-suppressed episode of racial violence that destroyed a community known as Black Wall Street and ended with as many as 300 Black people killed, thousands of Black residents forced into internment camps overseen by the National Guard and more than 1,200 homes, businesses, schools and churches destroyed.

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PARIS (AP) — H.E.R. will perform during the closing ceremony at the Paris Olympics.

The five-time Grammy winner is expected to sing the U.S. national anthem live at the Stade de France as part of the handover for the Los Angeles Summer Games in 2028.

H.E.R. has won an Oscar, Emmy and Grammy awards during her decorated career. The 27-year-old from California won the Grammy for song of the year in 2021 for her protest anthem “I Can’t Breathe.”

In the same year, she took home best original song for the soulful “Fight for You” from the “Judas and the Black Messiah” soundtrack at the Academy Awards. She co-wrote both songs. The singer also wrote the Netflix animated series “We the People,” which won her an award at the Children’s and Family Emmys.

H.E.R. starred in the adaptation of “The Color Purple” that was produced by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg in 2023. She made an appearance as a guest performer alongside Usher at the Super Bowl halftime show in February.

Los Angeles will host the Olympics for the third time, with previous Games being held there in 1984 and 1932. It will be the first time the city will host the Paralympics.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has announced the induction of Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker as an Honorary Member. The induction took place on August 10, 2024, as part of a ceremony welcoming several prominent women into the sorority’s distinguished ranks.

Initially, on July 27, 2024, Zeta Phi Beta announced the induction of 15 prominent and distinguished women as part of the 2024 class of Honorary Members. However, today the sorority announced the expansion of this class to include additional distinguished women who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to civic engagement and the advancement of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood.

Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker is an internationally acclaimed rapper, actress, and entrepreneur known for her pioneering role in hip-hop. Throughout her career, Whitaker has made significant contributions to the music industry while also dedicating herself to social advocacy. She is a vocal advocate for education and women’s rights, particularly through her work mentoring young girls with the IBWC (Intelligent Black Women’s Coalition) and teaching youth about the music business through the YoYo School of Hip Hop. Additionally, she educates students on academic success with the National College Resource Foundation’s “How to Get A’s in English Through Hip Hop” program.

As an Honorary Member, Whitaker will support Zeta Phi Beta through initiatives like Zetas Helping Other People Excel (Z-HOPE™) and Zeta Youth Affiliates, helping to further the organization’s mission of service and community upliftment.

International First Vice President for Membership Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq. highlighted Zeta Phi Beta’s commitment to excellence, stating, “Zeta continues to showcase our commitment to excellence and leadership with the induction of unique and trailblazing women through undergraduate chapters, graduate chapters, and honorary membership in Alpha Omega chapter.”

Whitaker joins a distinguished group of women inducted in 2024, including Tatyana Ali, Patrice Banks, Jaspen Boothe, Brigadier General Felicia Brokaw, Caretha Coleman, Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, Wanda Durant, Senator Andrea Hunley, Leela James, Maimah Karmo, Dr. Dawn Morton-Rias, Perri Shakes-Drayton, Ashley Sharpton, Dominique Sharpton, Angie Stone, Treiva Williams, and Representative Regina Young.

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The magic of D23 was amplified today as Marvel Television unveiled a tantalizing new trailer and poster for its upcoming series, Agatha All Along. The highly anticipated show, starring Kathryn Hahn in the titular role, promises a darker, more mysterious exploration of the beloved (or perhaps infamous) character.

Fans were treated to an exclusive first look at the series during the studio showcase, followed by a captivating performance of the series’ theme song, “The Ballad of the Witches Road,” by the cast. The Oscar-winning songwriting duo, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, who penned the enchanting tune, joined the star-studded panel alongside Kevin Feige and Aubrey Plaza.

The newly released trailer offers intriguing glimpses into the world of Agatha All Along, hinting at a thrilling adventure filled with witchcraft and unexpected alliances. After finding herself stripped of her powers, Agatha embarks on a perilous journey with a mysterious teen, seeking redemption and a chance to reclaim her magic. The series will delve into the legendary Witches’ Road, a perilous gauntlet that promises great rewards for those who can survive its trials.

Agatha All Along is set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on September 18 with the first two episodes. The series is executive produced by Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Mary Livanos, and Jac Schaeffer, who also serves as head writer and director.

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