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Meet Betty Dukes, The Black Woman Who Helped Launch the Class Action Discrimination Suit Against Wal-Mart

• May 2, 2010 • 2 Comments

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The Guardian, UK

China coronavirus: WHO to hold special meeting in Beijing as death toll jumps January 27, 2020
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Auschwitz survivors to return after 75 years for memorial ceremony January 27, 2020
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Kobe Bryant: NBA legend dies in helicopter crash aged 41 January 27, 2020
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Grammy awards 2020: Billie Eilish wins big, Kobe Bryant tributes pour in January 27, 2020
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Brexit: EU will have upper hand in trade talks, says Varadkar January 27, 2020
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Kim Jong-un's aunt reappears, six years after purge rumours January 27, 2020
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Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of 'doing a runner' on Huawei January 27, 2020
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The BBC

Kobe Bryant: Basketball legend dies in helicopter crash January 27, 2020
The basketball star, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna are among the nine killed in the crash.
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The new year holiday has been extended by three days, in an attempt to contain the outbreak.
Democrats call for Bolton to testify in impeachment trial January 27, 2020
The ex-national security adviser's evidence could undermine Donald Trump's trial defence, reports say.
Billie Eilish is the big winner at the Grammys January 27, 2020
The 18-year-old wins multiple awards, including best new artist and song of the year.
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There are reports that three people were injured when rockets hit the embassy in the Iraqi capital.
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The woman, aged 60, suffered a seizure while speed-eating the cakes during an Australia Day event.
Mali: Militants on motorbikes kill 20 troops, officials say January 26, 2020
Gunmen raid a military camp in the centre of the country, as witnesses tell of "complete chaos".