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Details: Written by MEG KINNARD, Associated Press; Published: 09 June 2016

This June 1, 2016, photo depicts images from the Civil Rights era that are part of a new exhibit on race at the South Carolina State Museum, in Columbia, S.C. A year after the tragic shootings of nine members of a historic black church in Charleston, officials hope "Race: Are We So Different?" will inspire constructive conversation and opportunities for healing. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

The travelling exhibit tackles the topic of race from a variety of angles

Details: Written by KATHLEEN HENNESSEY and LISA LERER, Associated Press; Published: 08 June 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the Trump National Golf Club Westchester, Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Hillary Clinton has secured the delegates needed for the nomination, Sanders is under intense pressure to drop out

Details: Written by ED WHITE, Associated Press; Published: 07 June 2016

This Aug. 7, 2007, photo provided by the Michigan Department of Corrections shows Davontae Sanford. A judge on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, ordered the release of Sanford who is in prison after pleading guilty to killing four people at age 14, a crime for which a professional hit man later took responsibility. (Michigan Department of Corrections via AP)

A judge threw out the murder convictions of Davontae Sanford years after professional hit man admitted to the killings

Details: Written by KEN THOMAS, Associated Press; Published: 05 June 2016

Clinton takes Vermont but Sanders shows no sign of relenting in attacks

Details: Written by JULIE PACE, AP White House Correspondent; Published: 05 June 2016

Hillary lands punches and looks strong on the attack

Details: Written by JEFF HORWITZ, Associated Press; Published: 05 June 2016

Father of his partner suspected of laundering funds for Iran's military

Details: Written by TIM DAHLBERG, AP Boxing Writer; Published: 05 June 2016

Video, photos and the full life story of America's most beloved and admired boxer

Details: Written by By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA News Wire Contributor; Published: 03 June 2016

Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School Senior David Pulphus won first place in this year’s congressional art contest with his painting called “Untitled #1.” Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School is located in the district represented by Congressman Lacy Clay (D-Mo.). (David Pulphus)

Work will be displayed in the tunnel that connects House Office Buildings to the U.S. Capitol

Details: Written by JULIET LINDERMAN, ERRIN HAINES WHACK, Associated Press; Published: 03 June 2016

In this March 3, 2016 file photo, Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, left, arrives at Maryland Court of Appeals in Annapolis, Md. The Baltimore's top prosecutor is facing criticism that she moved too quickly to file charges against six officers in the death of Freddie Gray without first ensuring there was enough evidence to bring them to bear. A judge on Monday, May 23, acquitted Officer Edward Nero of the assault, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment charges in the April 2015 arrest of the African-American man. Legal experts say the acquittal in the racially charged case could be seen by some as a confirmation of criticism that Mosby rushed to file charges. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Demands for police accountability have been met with mixed results

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown (NNPA News Wire Contributing Writer); Published: 03 June 2016

Simmons said he’s going to spend a lot more money in the Black community, in peacekeeping programs, and on art education, following the settlement his company reached over the class action lawsuit over the well-publicized computer glitch that affected thousands of RushCard users. (Valerie Goodloe/NNPA News Wire)

Mogul says he hopes to see more financial services for unbanked and underbanked customers

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