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Man charged with murder over shooting at Breonna Taylor protest in Kentucky | Florida Sentinel Bulletin
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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday 3 July
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Jaime Harrison Senate ad focuses on community and police accountability - TheGrio
Jaime Harrison has released an ad about the need for police reform and accountability, addressing it to his sons as he seeks to unseat Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) in their South Carolina Senate race. READ MORE: Sen. Lindsey Graham outraised by Dem challenger Jaime Harrison The “My Community” ad is
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By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Summer is officially here, the Fourth of July weekend is underway and stores shelves are filled with decorations and foods for people to have events and cookouts.   However, the COVID-19 pandemic continues and local officials are warning residents to
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G Herb ft. Lil Uzi Vert “Like This,” The Weeknd ft. Doja Cat “In Your Eyes” & More | Daily Visuals 7.2.20
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The Lynching of James Byrd Jr. | Afro
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