today in black history

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Civil rights leader Whitney M. Young, Jr., who led the National Urban League for 11 years, was born on this date in 1921 in Lincoln Ridge, KY.

Today In Black America: 05.21.09

With Brette Dawson

POSTED: May 21, 2009, 7:58 pm

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A recap of the top stories impacting Black America on May 21, 2009.

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