Rock Solid History News Digest 06.04.21

N.J. city honors, restores largely forgotten burial ground of Black Civil War Veterans
By Michael Mancuso for NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

“Cricket is in my blood” say new immigrants who are expanding the game in NY and nationwide
By Ela Dutt for News India 

The debate over the Geographical Center of North America
By CBS NEWS Sunday Morning (see photo above)

How Loki shapeshifted from Nordic folklore to a Marvel icon
By Sarah Durn for Gizmodo 

Singapore collectors series: why this jewellery designer donated a 75-Carat diamond he owned
By Amelia Yeo for Singapore Tatler (photo below courtesy of the Asian Civilisations Museum)