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Jesse Jackson, longtime civil rights leader and presidential candidate, has died
The civil rights leader died "peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family."
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Underground railroad in NYC, Black newspapers close, FAMU admits 'mistake'
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Black History Month, NABJ hosts town hall, 'Sherri' canceled
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Don Lemon arrested, Sonya Massey killer sentenced, RIP Ms. Shirley
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Richard Smallwood’s Celebration of Life service draws generations of gospel lovers
People of all ages filled the seats of First Baptist Church of Glenarden International to honor Richard Smallwood’s legacy.
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“Sinners” makes Oscars history, slavery exhibit taken down, RIP Gladys West
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Gladys West, trailblazing mathematician who helped develop GPS, has died
Gladys West, the trailblazing mathematician whose work helped develop GPS, has died.
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