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White woman charged after racist Central Park confrontation - Black News Channel
AP/ BNC Contributor NEW YORK (AP) — A white woman who called the police during a videotaped dispute with a Black man over walking her dog without a leash in Central Park was charged Monday with filing a false police report. In May, Amy Cooper drew widespread condemnation for frantically calling 911
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Chiefs, Mahomes agree to 10-year, $503 million extension - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Trump Threatens to Cut Federal Aid if Schools Dont Reopen - Black News Channel
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Coronavirus Update: Three NBA Teams Use Their Power to Impact Upcoming Elections
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Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change - Black News Channel
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Army identifies buried remains as missing Texas soldier - Black News Channel
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BNC Chairman/CEO J.C. Watts: Let’s Not Put Our Health at Risk - Black News Channel
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