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John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon Who Became Powerful Congressman, Dies At 80
Georgia Rep. John Lewis, the iconic civil rights pioneer who went on to become one of the most powerful men in Congress, has died. He was 80 years old.
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Isaacs, Cheryl Boone (1949---)
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(BPRW) American Black Film Festival Goes Virtual | Press releases
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Jason Mitchell To Star As Sean Bell In Biopic About 2006 Police Killing
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Screenwriter With a Black Animation Screenplay That Rivals the Movie "Sing" is Seeking Representation
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Long, Nate (1930-2002)
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Trotter, William Monroe (1872-1934)
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