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Superb Woman: Dr. Pamela Lear - Texas Metro News
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Negro Leagues Museum Starts Drive for New $25M Facility - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
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Sunny Hostin Gets Candid About The Hate Emails She Gets On 'The View': 'I’m Not Liked By Half The Country' - Blavity
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Lil Mama Launches Makeup And Jewelry Collection, Celebrates 15 Years Since Iconic 'Lip Gloss' Single - Blavity
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President Bio’s government grants citizenship to 50 more African Americans to raise revenue
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The Lookout: Six Bills Call for More Responsible Policing, Safer Streets - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
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Superb Women: Pam G. Eudaric - Texas Metro News
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