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2020 The Year That Opened Our Eyes-Part 2 | Chicago Defender

Black people found themselves hit on every side this year. A global pandemic was disproportionately affecting our communities. The number of police-related shootings of unarmed black people continued to break our hearts and anger our souls. Racism and racist behavior were more exposed than ever, and our communities continued to suffer from gun violence. With … Continued

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