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‘The Last Dance’ Introduced Michael Jordan’s Brilliant Imperfections To A New Generation
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LeBron James’ Media Company Creating Documentary About The Houston Astros Sign-Stealing Scandal
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L.A. DIGEST: Jazz foundation to honor Billy Mitchell
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(1948) Henry A. Wallace, “Radio Address”
Former Vice President Henry A. Wallace, Jr., in 1948 became the Presidential nominee of the Progressive Party.  Wallace ran a spirited campaign which unlike almost any before, took on the question of racial discrimination and segregation against African Americans in the South.  What follows is his
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Seals: To the Class of 2020, seek success in the midst of a crisis | The Atlanta Voice
At Atlanta Technical College (ATC), I am fortunate to lead a campus that has been laser-focused on producing top-notch, career-ready professionals for a global
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#ObamaCommencement2020: Barack Obama To Address High School Class Of 2020 Students
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Dave Chappelle Rips Candace Owens’ Anti-Blackness: ‘I Can’t Think Of A Worse Way To Make Money’
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Top college coaches form group to address minority hires
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How You Can Win a Tour Of Nike’s Headquarters & Design Your Own Sneakers While Helping COVID-19 Relief
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar: ‘It’s Important for Athletes to Speak Out’ in Wake of George Floyd Protests’
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Obama criticizes virus response in online graduation speech
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(1877) John E. Bruce, “Reasons Why the Colored American Should Go to Africa”
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