4.9K views · 107 reactions | Colfax, California's gold rush history and natural surroundings make for a great place to spend a few hours during your next road trip. There's plenty of hiking, swimming, boating, and sightseeing to keep you busy. Check out our interactive map with more than 500 road trip locations and ideas. https://www.abc10.com/bartells-backroads | John Bartell | Facebook

This is the history they hide from us. Numerous massacres of Black Republicans occurred during the Reconstruction era (1865–1877), as white supremacist groups used intimidation and violence to suppress African American political power. These attacks aimed to disenfranchise Black voters and restore white Democratic control in the South. Key massacres targeting Black Republicans during Reconstruction include: Opelousas Massacre (1868): In Opelousas, Louisiana, white supremacists—including members

44K views · 37 reactions | The largest fire in Louisiana state history continues burning along with hundreds of fires along the Gulf Coast. Triple-digit temperatures are making it difficult for firefighters battling the flames. | CBS Evening News | Facebook