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The importance of being Black and voting in 2020 – Daytona Times

There is a monumental change taking place in America as well as all over the world. The execution and brutal killing of George Floyd has given everyone a reason to pause and ask why. With two months of protesting and demonstrations, brings to light for once – Black Life Matters. Many had no understanding of […]

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