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Macy’s revises tweet after backlash | Afro

By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade persevered, abiding by coronavirus restrictions, to bring us holiday joy. This year, the parade featured Black greek sorority Zeta Phi Beta, which happens to be celebrating its centennial, or 100th anniversary. Zeta Phi Beta was founded on the campus of Howard University in 1920 […]

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