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The sights and sounds of Election Day in Black Pittsburgh! (exclusive Courier video....) | New Pittsburgh Courier

The New Pittsburgh Courier was at various polling locations on Election Day, Nov. 3, to see how it all went down in Black Pittsburgh on this important day in American history… As we all know by now, the votes are STILL being counted….we'll see who takes the presidency! To see the video of the sights … Continued

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