Leslie James

3 weeks ago | hup.harvard.edu | Mahmood Mamdani |Leslie James |Michelle Jackson

In 1972, when Mahmood Mamdani came home to Uganda, he found a country transformed by “an orgy of violence.” Two years earlier, with support from the colonial powers of Great Britain and Israel, Idi Amin had forcefully cemented his rule. He soon expelled Uganda’s Indian minority in hopes of fostering a nation for Black Ugandans. The plan backfired. Amin was followed by Yoweri Museveni, who has now ruled for nearly four decades.

1 month ago | denvergazette.com | Leslie James

Dubbed the “Crestone Crater,” one Colorado mystery that continues to intrigue scientists and outdoor enthusiasts today certainly looks like a meteor impact, but any tangible evidence of extraterrestrial rock has yet to be found. The Crestone Crater is located on the north side of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in southern Colorado's San Luis Valley.

Jun 20, 2024 | thebrunswicknews.com | Leslie James

Jun 20, 2024 | sfgate.com | Leslie James

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Skip the days-long road trips from Colorado to ocean coastlines and visit these nine sandy beaches found at the state’s lakes and reservoirs. 1. Grand LakeFound just outside of the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, the mountain town of Grand Lake is home to a pristine body of water that’s the town’s namesake. Grand Lake’s swim beach is shallow and sandy, which makes it great for a day in the sun.

Jun 20, 2024 | sacbee.com | Leslie James

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Skip the days-long road trips from Colorado to ocean coastlines and visit these nine sandy beaches found at the state's lakes and reservoirs. Found just outside of the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, the mountain town of Grand Lake is home to a pristine body of water that's the town's namesake. Grand Lake's swim beach is shallow and sandy, which makes it great for a day in the sun.