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Serena battles past Sakkari to reach U.S. Open quarters - Stabroek News
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Lena Horne
Actress-singer Lena Horne is born in Brooklyn, New York.
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30
1917
(BPRW) ADCOLOR at the Apollo, Featuring Wyclef Jean – The Black Chronicle
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Nike Shares Inspiring Message With New Film “You Can’t Stop Us”

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NYC health commissioner resigns over de Blasio's response to pandemic - TheGrio

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Osaka beats Rogers to reach U.S. Open semis - Stabroek News
NEW YORK, (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka’s sharp serving and superior return game helped her past American Shelby Rogers 6-3 6-4 and into the semi-finals of the U.S. The article Osaka beats Rogers to reach U.S. Open semis appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Arthur Ashe, the first winner of the U.S.Open
Arthur Ashe became the first winner of the U.S. Open Tennis Championship, defeating Tom Okker of the Netherlands at Forest Hills Stadium, New York.
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1968
Black Women With Natural Hair Are Less Likely To Get Job Interviews, Research Says
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Serena Williams sets a new record at the US Open as sister Venus bows out - DefenderNetwork.com
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1898
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1741
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Walmart To Launch Its Answer to Amazon Prime
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Gene Budig, academic who ran American League, dies at 81 - Black News Channel
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28
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1919
Lady Bo birthday.
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Jul
14
1940
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Prosecutors Charge 3 With Threatening Women in R. Kelly Case
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How To Stop Cops From Killing People Suffering From Mental Illness
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New ACLU Report Shows Despite COVID-19, Fatal Police Shootings Continue - Milwaukee Community Journal
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MaliVai Washington
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