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“Once we’re educated as a community … we can accomplish greater things,” said Ashley Mays, granddaughter of Sam Mays, owner of endangered iconic eastside eatery Sam’s Bar-B-Que. “As a human race, we are a family – division is not the answer, and love is the key.”

AP-NORC poll: Many in US say protest impact will be positive

NEW YORK (AP) — Ahead of the Juneteenth holiday weekend’s demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality, more than 4 in 10 Americans say they expect recent protests around the country will bring positive change. A majority say they approve of the protests. Despite headline-making standoffs between law enforcement and protesters in cities nationwide, […]

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Trump rally on Juneteenth in Tulsa called ‘slap in the face’

Trump rally on Juneteenth in Tulsa called ‘slap in the face’

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Black community and political leaders are calling on President Donald Trump to at least change the date of an Oklahoma rally kick-starting his return to public campaigning, saying that holding the event on Juneteenth, the day that marks the end of slavery in America, is a […]

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