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LeBron James Recruits 10,000 Poll Workers Through Voting Rights Organization - Blavity

LeBron James' nonprofit announces that its campaign has recruited 10,000 polling volunteers ahead of the upcoming election.

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Former President Obama Slams Trump's COVID-19 Response As An "Absolute Chaotic Disaster"

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Trump Issues Executive Order On Police Reform And Meets With Black Families

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Karl Malone was born on July 24, 1963 in Summerfield, Louisiana. He was the son of Shirley and Shedrick and was the youngest of nine siblings. Karl was raised by his mother on a farm since his father was married to another woman and lived with her. He committed suicide when Karl was only 14. Karl

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Snoop Dogg Thought His Criminal Record Kept Him from Voting But Learned He Was Wrong

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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms examines Atlanta’s use of force policies and procedures

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Michael Jeffery Jordan is an American basketball legend who played for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards for 15 seasons. Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. In high school he played baseball, football, and basketball. When he

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Kamala Harris is ready for a fight - The New York Beacon

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Michelle Obama claims Trump White House doing what she, her husband never could’ve ‘gotten away with’

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David Robinson is a retired professional basketball player who is colloquially known as ‘The Admiral’ thanks to his prior service to the United States

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Barack Obama and Joe Biden Calls The George Floyd Family

Former President Barack Obama called Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, and offered his support before Floyd's memorial service.

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Jason Kidd is a retired NBA basketball professional, who is widely considered as one of the most talented players in the history of the game. He was born on March 23, 1973 to Steve and Anne Kidd. He was the oldest of six children and was a talented sportsman from an early age, being sought by AAU

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