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Global music icon B.B. King is buried at the museum that bears his name in Indianola, Miss. […read more]
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Bill Fletcher, Jr. says that it’s difficult to see how Trump’s views on trade are helping American workers. […read more]
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Raynard Jackson, the founder and chairman of Black Americans for a Better Future, says that the NFL players and the league have let their emotions and egos get in the way of their objective. […read more]
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The NNPA will conduct a unique, education poll about the awareness and impact of the Every Student Succeeds Act among African American parents, educators, and opinion leaders. […read more]
Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump, has admitted that he violated campaign finance laws when he paid $130,000 to adult film actress Stormy Daniel in the weeks before the 2016 elections. […read more]
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Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP, says that the targeting of the African American flyers is sickening and utterly unacceptable. […read more]
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Dr. Elizabeth Primas says that a lack of resources, and an increased focus on standardized testing has made it increasingly difficult for teachers to be highly-effective. […read more]
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New research by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) finds that last year among the nation’s largest banks, overdraft fees were a $11.45 billion bonanza. […read more]
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Dr. Kevin Williams, the chief medical officer for Rare Disease at Pfizer, says that a new understanding of SCD among both healthcare professionals and patients can lead to better communication and more positive interactions in the future. […read more]
NNPA DTU Journalism Fellows Tyvan Burns of Norfolk State University, Diamond Durant of Morgan State University, and Denver Lark of North Carolina A&T University, interviewed MLB Deputy Commissioner for Baseball Administration Dan Halem about diversity in Major League Baseball during All-Star Week in Washington, D.C. […read more]
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NNPA Newswire Columnist Julianne Malveaux says that the systematic denigration of Black people and Black women must be repudiated and rejected. […read more]
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) says that President Trump has a deep-seated hatred for people of color that manifests itself every day.
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New Journal and Guide contributor Sean C. Bowers says that it’s up to all of us to improve America’s HEART health. […read more]
The United Nations is mourning the death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Saturday 18 August 2018. The renowned Ghanaian diplomat was 80 years old. […read more]
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Marian Wright Edelman says that we owe all of the children who have fought for civil rights a debt of gratitude. In July, thousands of students participated in the Children’s Defense Fund’s Freedom Schools National Day of Social Action. […read more]
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National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial and Toyota’s Group Vice President and Chief Social Innovation Officer Al Smith talk during a NUL press conference, earlier this month. During the NUL Awards Gala, Toyota announced the newly established John W. Mack Scholarship Fund to be administered through the National Urban League. […read more]
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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin died on August 16, 2018. The Grammy Award-winning artist was 76. […read more]
Aretha Franklin, an 18-time Grammy Award Winner, died on August 16, 2018 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. […read more]
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According to the African American Health Engagement Study (AAHES), a collaboration of Pfizer, the National Medical Association (NMA) and the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), 75 percent of African American respondents claimed to be taking some action to stay healthy, compared to only 52 percent of non-African American respondents. […read more]
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One year after Heather Heyer, a 32 year-old White woman was killed by a Neo-Nazi as she protested against racism, socioeconomic and racial tensions remain high in Charlottesville. […read more]
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Raynard Jackson says that Black folks like Rev. Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and Oprah Winfrey, who now want to brand Trump as a racist, didn’t seem to mind associating with the “Apprentice” star when he just owned casinos and restaurants. […read more]
Julianne Malveaux says that electing progressive prosecutors, like Wesley Bell from Ferguson, Mo., is a great strategy for criminal justice reform. […read more]
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“Respect” singer Aretha Franklin is gravely ill.
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Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy Ahmed, addressed a crowd of nearly 9,000 at the Galen Center at the University of Southern California in the heart of the Greater Los Angeles community on Sunday, July 29. […read more]
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Cedric Stokes, a senior validation engineer in the Steering and Driveline section at General Motors, returns to revitalize the community where he was raised during “teamGM Cares’ Grow Cody Week.” […read more]
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In this episode of “Meet The Black Press,” NNPA Podcast Host Akil Wilson talks to James Washington, the publisher of The Dallas Weekly, about the business of running a Black newspaper and the future of the Black Press. […read more]
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Nate Davis, the CEO and chairman of the board of directors at K12 Inc., says that graduating students is meaningless, if they are not prepared for college and careers. […read more]
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Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have issued a wave of endorsements ahead of the midterm elections. […read more]
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In this episode of “Meet The Black Press,” NNPA Podcast Host Lauren Poteat talks to Dorothy Leavell, the publisher of the Crusader newspapers in Chicago and Gary, Ind., about the importance of the Black Press. […read more]
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama is featured in a video along with celebrities Tom Hanks, Janelle Monáe, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Chris Paul and Lin-Manuel Miranda to encourage people to register and vote. […read more]
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“Josephine Baker: Black Diva in a White Man’s World” will be one of the highlights of the 12th annual African Diaspora International Film Festival in Washington, D.C. The festival begins Friday, August 17. […read more]
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Kay Coles James, the president of the Heritage Foundation, says that instead of being a sword against freedom and rights, the Constitution has been the shield that’s made them possible. […read more]
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Raynard Jackson says that whether it’s abusing opioids or smoking crack, people make choices and have to live with the consequences. […read more]
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Pastor Darrell Scott said that President Trump was the “most pro-Black president…in our lifetime,” during a recent White House meeting. […read more]
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The JUUL e-cigarette is a slim device that looks like a flash drive. E-cigarettes have the potential to benefit adult smokers who are not pregnant if used as a complete substitute for regular cigarettes and other smoked tobacco products, according to the CDC.
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Julianne Malveaux says that the allegations of racial discrimination and harassment involving Vivint Solar seem inconsistent with Solar Energy Industry Association’s stated values. […read more]
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Howard University President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick says that sickle cell disease is not a death sentence. People living with SCD can still play sports, go to school, have careers and live productive lives. […read more]
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Panelists and civil rights leaders encouraged people of color and millennials, in particular, to Stop Hate and Vote, during the 109th NAACP annual convention. […read more]
Roosevelt interviews Manfred Fitzgerald, Executive VP Global Head of Brand and Erwin Raphael, Executive Director & General Manager. First time both execs and entire interview in 360 video. […read more]
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Ron Dellums, the former California Congressman and a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died on July 30, 2018. He was 82. […read more]
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“The American King: As Told by an African Priestess” is a new film, written and directed by Jeta Amata, that delivers a different perspective on the connection between the African Diaspora and Black American culture. […read more]
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Barbara Arnwine, the founder and president of the Transformative Justice Coalition, says that progressive-minded lawmakers in Georgia should punish Amazon for promoting hatred and bigotry. […read more]
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Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi of Nigeria makes historic visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C./NNPANewswirePR/July 30, 2018—In a visit to the United States in July, His Imperial Majesty (HIM) Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi of Read More
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Hip-hop legend MC Lyte is the national spokesperson for the NNPA’s Discover The Unexpected Journalism Fellowship program. The NNPA DTU Journalism Fellowship was designed to give HBCU students practical experience with the Black Press. […read more]
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The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum tells the stories of Mississippi residents that made extraordinary contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. […read more]
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The Lincoln First Listen (LFL) series launched in 2016 to showcase emerging and established music artists. […read more]
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Rhonda E. Monroe, the incoming Board Chair-elect for WomenHeart, says that the sense of sisterhood and friendship that she found in the organization are truly priceless. […read more]
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Bill Fletcher, Jr., says that blaming migrant parents for the current Trump-instigated crisis is another display of the ignorance and a racial blind spot for much of White America.
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Longtime D.C. delegate Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton said that she would work with the NNPA and the NAHP to pressure Congress to demand greater federal advertising spending with minority-owned publishers.
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African Renaissance and Diaspora Network, Inc., President and CEO, Dr. Djibril Diallo received the Rainbow PUSH Coalition 2018 International Humanitarian Award.
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Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) says that the Trump Administration is repeating the mistakes of our past and inflicting more trauma on families seeking safe harbor from the violence and abuse they left behind. Rep. Lee is also calling for Attorney General Jeff Sessions and DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to resign. […read more]
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NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., delivered inspirational remarks during the 109th NAACP Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas. […read more]
Two CVS managers involved in an incident at a store on Chicago’s North Side are no longer working for the company, according to a statement released Monday. […read more]
Harry L. Williams, the president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, says that anyone believing in the power of education to transform lives should invest in HBCUs. […read more]
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Dana Blair is the Road Trip Navigator for the NNPA’s 2018 Discover The Unexpected Journalism Fellowship program.
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According to a new GAO report on how much federal agencies spend on advertising , Black-owned businesses netted just $51 million—or roughly $10 million per year of the $5 billion that was spent over the five-year period. […read more]
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Christian Marshall (left) and Elgin Woodside are baseball teammates at Tuskegee University. Marshall and Woodside participated in the 2018 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. (Christian Marshall) […read more]
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Civil rights groups and congressional Democrats plan to oppose Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination, President Donald Trump’s second Supreme Court nomination. […read more]
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In this episode of “Meet The Black Press,” NNPA Podcast Host Akil Wilson talks to Bobby Henry, the publisher of The Westside Gazette, about what it’s like to run a family-owned newspaper and the importance of the Black vote. […read more]
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Buick provided three vehicles for the NNPA’s Ride and Drive experience—the 2018 Regal GS luxury sedan; the 2018 Cascada convertible; and the 2018 Enclave Avenir, a luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV). […read more]
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Jarren Small, a 28 year-old, Missouri City native and community activist, launched LegendsDoLive, in an effort to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged youth. (LegendsDoLive) […read more]
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Starting August 1, the Lilly Diabetes Solution Center will point people toward customized solutions based on personal circumstances. […read more]
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Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) said that she’s considering a campaign for Chairman of the Democratic Caucus in the House. […read more]
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A. Scott Bolden of Reed Smith, consultant Deborah Gray-Young, economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux and NABJ President Sarah Glover discuss the affects of “fake news” on the Black community during the NNPA’s 2018 annual convention in Norfolk, Va. […read more]
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Newswire Columnist Julianne Malveaux says that one of the ways to support real news is to take out a subscription in a Black-owned newspaper—or three. […read more]
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Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA, says that the NNPA opposes the Trump tariffs on newsprint and demands an end to the disastrous trade policies that are hurting our businesses and communities.
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Lester A. Booker Jr., the Corporate Giving Communications Lead for General Motors, accepts the 2018 National Meritorious Leadership Award, on behalf of the global automaker at the NNPA’s annual convention in Norfolk, Va. Chairman Dorothy Leavell and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. present the award.
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Frederick Douglass often challenged the hypocrisy of Independent’s Day in speeches. […read more]
Jessyka Faison, the product communications coordinator specializing in SUVs for the Ford Motor Company, accepted the NNPA’s 2018 National Meritorious Leadership Award on behalf of the automaker.
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Ron Harris, an adjunct professor at Howard University, says that American children struggling with poverty, violence and homelessness, deserve media coverage, too. […read more]
Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. accepts the 2018 NNPA Lifetime Legacy Award during the 2018 NNPA Lifetime Legacy Award Black Tie Gala in Norfolk, Va. […read more]
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NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson said that President Trump has spewed the language of division and hate that has manifested in racist policies and racists acts against people of color and other groups. Blacks remain the most targeted group for racially-motivated crimes, according to a new study. […read more]
Kay Coles James, the president of the Heritage Foundation, talks about the need to reform school discipline policies. […read more]
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Karen Carter Richards, the publisher of the Houston Forward Times won Publisher of the Year at the 2018 NNPA Foundation Merit Awards. (From left-right) Dorothy Leavell, the chairman of the NNPA; Jeffrey Boney, the associate editor of the Houston Forward Times; Amelia Ashley-Ward, the NNPA Foundation chair and publisher of the Sun-Reporter; and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA at the 2018 NNPA Merit Awards. […read more]
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Norfolk’s first Black mayor, Kenneth Alexander, declared June 26-June 30 “Black Press of America Week” during the NNPA’s annual convention in Norfolk. […read more]
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Stephen A. Smith reacts to LeBron James joining Lakers and describes impact on Kawhi Leonard. […read more]
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Rev. Dr. William Barber of Repairers of the Breach recently led a Poor People’s Campaign march in Washington, D.C. […read more]
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President Donald Trump scrapped a visit with the 2018 NFL World Champion Philadelphia Eagles after learning that only a small team delegation would attend. […read more]
Joseph Jackson, the patriarch of the Jackson family of superstars, has died. […read more]
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National Black Parents’ Town Hall Meeting on Educational Excellence at the Gethsemane Community Fellowship Church in Norfolk, Va. […read more]
Civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., will receive the NNPA’s Lifetime Legacy Award at at the Lifetime Legacy Award Black Tie Gala at 7:30 PM at the Hilton Norfolk The Main. Congressman Robert C. Scott will receive the 2018 National Congressional Leadership Award during Friday’s luncheon session at the 2018 NNPA Annual Convention. […read more]
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NAACP says that the country desperately needs a fair-minded and independent jurist to replace the retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. […read more]
Today at the convention luncheon, Ford Motor Co. will receive the NNPA 2018 National Meritorious Award for their outstanding sustainability of the Black Press and its contributions to the Black community. […read more]
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David McGowan, the executive director of the North Carolina Petroleum Council (not pictured) says that the energy industry must recruit a younger, more diverse workforce. […read more]
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Public Enemy founder and Hip-hop legend Chuck D says that the Black Press must get ahead of the curve and continue its global outreach efforts. Chuck D’s new book is titled, “Chuck D Presents This Day in Rap and Hip-Hop History.” […read more]
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Jackson family patriarch Joseph Jackson is terminally ill following a long battle with cancer.
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Christopher Cox, the publisher and managing editor of realesavvy.com, says that June is a great month for African Americans to learn more about homeownership. June is recognized by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) as National Homeownership Month. […read more]
Former ACLU chief Laura Murphy will lead Facebook’s civil rights audit.
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Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP, says that there is a direct correlation between the racism emanating from the White House and the expansion of attacks on the humanity of persons of color. […read more]
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Karen Carter Richards is the publisher of the award-winning Houston Forward Times and the 1st Vice Chair of the NNPA. […read more]
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KC Morse (left) and Dr. Biree Andemariam say that more work needs to be done to empower sickle cell disease patients and to increase awareness about SCD in the medical community. […read more]
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Julianne Malveaux says that the 21st century Poor People’s Campaign, launched by Rev. William Barber, is an attack on poverty, racism, and militarism, and also ecological devastation and our nation’s “moral devastation.” […read more]
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The Ford Expedition is the only vehicle in its segment to earn an Overall Vehicle Score of five stars. […read more]
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Prince George’s County Executive and Maryland gubernatorial candidate Rushern Baker says that we must fiercely advocate for those who have suffered the most from past drug laws, before we legalize marijuana for personal use in Maryland. […read more]
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Dr. Elizabeth Primas says that the Every Student Succeeds Act places increased priority on parental engagement. […read more]
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NNPA Newswire Film Critic Dwight Brown says that “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” worked its magic in its own way, even if its aura doesn’t have a long-lasting effect. […read more]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly says that the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act would improve access to culturally-competent care throughout the care continuum. […read more]
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NNPA Chairman Dorothy Leavell, publisher of the Chicago and Gary Crusader newspapers, led a group that purchased the Chicago Reader. […read more]
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