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Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at her political rally

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, railed against historic figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying the director of the underground railroad “never freed slaves, she simply He made other white people work, ”comments that sparked cries of opposition from …

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Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at her political rally

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, railed against historic figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying the director of the underground railroad “never freed slaves, she simply He made other white people work, ”comments that sparked cries of opposition from …

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Shattered Frederick Douglass statue in Rochester Park

A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass has been ripped from its Rochester base on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches. July 6, 2020 2:02 am 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article ROCHESTER, NY – A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass was ripped from …

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