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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Provides Scholarships For George Floyd’s Family To Attend HBCUs
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Commentary: If you hear it enough | New Pittsburgh Courier
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The Justice in Policing Act of 2020 | Dallas Weekly
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Open Season on African Americans | New Pittsburgh Courier
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