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Baltimore leadership weighs in on Thanksgiving during pandemic | Afro

By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO When the year began, it boasted to be “The Year of 20/20 Vision.” Folks became excited, embracing the premise that 20/20 vision is a perfect lens. Many made their resolutions, and this time, were determined to stick to it. It was going to be an awesome start to […]

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the Bronze Muse

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City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co. (1989)

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