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Jackson Unifies Ethnics, Factions to Win Him Major Gains in State Elections
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Jesse L. Jackson (American clergyman and civil rights activist.); 1941-
Coretta King Calls for Rally to Honor 25th Anniv. of March on Washington
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Coretta Scott King (American civil rights leader.); 1927-2006, Civil rights demonstrations, Washington (D.C.) (Protests, demonstrations, etc)
Superstars Salute Their Moms for Mother's Day
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Mother's Day, Black celebrities' families
Black Twins are Ordained as Catholic Missionary Priests
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Chester Smith, Charles Smith, Society of the Divine Word, Catholic Church (Black clergy), Twins
Obituary
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Carolyn Franklin; d. 1988
Closest Boston Marathon Goes to Kenyan Runner
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Ibrahim Hussein (Kenyan marathon runner.), Boston Marathon
Orioles Fans Faithful Despite Losing Streak
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Baseball, Professional, Baseball fans
'Cosby Show' Pushed NBC to No. 1 Network Status: Report
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National Broadcasting Co., Inc, Television programs (Ratings)
The Cosby Show
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Cosby show (Television program) (Reviews)
Michael Jackson Shares Chicago Honor with His Guest, Lola Falana, who is Fighting MS Disease
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Lola Falana (American singer.), Michael Jackson (American singer and songwriter.); 1958-2009, Multiple sclerosis, Handicapped entertainers, Black handicapped women

New Life on New Legs for Darlwin Carlisle
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Darlwin Carlisle, Child abuse, Leg, Artificial
Nine New Faces Among Most Influential Blacks
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Black leadership, Blacks
The Sports Millionaires in 1988
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Mike Tyson; 1966-., Black athletes (Salaries)
Whoopi Refused Service at Ritzy Atlanta Eatery
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Whoopi Goldberg (American actress.), Atlanta (Ga.) (Restaurants)
Jayne Kennedy Overton Reveals what She Wants Most for Her Daughter
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Bill Overton, Jayne Kennedy Overton, Parent-child relationship
Holland-Dozier-Holland Get Songwriters Honor
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Brian Holland; 1941-., Lamont Dozier; 1941-., Eddie Holland; 1939-., Songwriters' Hall of Fame and Museum

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