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George Floyd To Be Honored With Memorial At W.E.B. DuBois Center In Ghana - Blavity

During the funeral for George Floyd, it was announced that his name and picture will be placed on the wall at the Diaspora African Forum in the W.E.B. DuBois Center in Accra, Ghana.

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