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CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s three major professional sports franchises — the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians — are teaming up to fight social injustice. The move comes one day after the NBA postponed playoff games, and other leagues followed suit, amid a player-led boycott to protest the shooting of
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Kamala Harris wins backing of ‘Divine Nine’ - DefenderNetwork.com
In her historic speech accepting the vice-presidential nomination for the Democratic party, Sen. Kamala Harris introduced her family — among them her beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, “The Divine Nine” and others from historically Black colleges and universities. The California
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Library and History Museum Celebrate 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage - Carolina Peacemaker
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women’s constitutional right to vote. The Greensboro Public Library and Greensboro History Museum are celebrating with Represent: From Women’s Suffrage to Changing the World, three days of free programming
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'Because I'm Black': Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri Releases Statement After Body Cam Footage of Fight with Sheriff’s Deputy Proves His Innocence
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India goes wild for Kamala’s family roots | New Pittsburgh Courier
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Report: COVID-19 Now is The Third Leading Cause of Death Among Black People | Dallas Weekly
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