Weekend Edition

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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.

COVID-19 Pandemic Pushes Many In New York City To Suburbs

By • Jul 4, 2020

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Black Americans On Celebrating July 4th Amid National Unrest Over Racial Injustice

By editor • Jul 4, 2020

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Independence Day celebrates freedom. And how do you celebrate America's day of independence when it comes during nationwide protests against police brutality, especially if you're a Black American?

Opinion: Outplaying Segregation, Negro National League Hits 100-Year Milestone

By • Jul 4, 2020

Baseball's Negro Leagues were formally founded a hundred years ago this week. They should never have had to exist — but they sure had some glorious players and times.

Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, and many more stars who couldn't play in the major leagues because of the cruelty of segregation engineered a sports enterprise of their own with superb teams that included the Kansas City Monarchs, Chicago American Giants and the Homestead Grays.

President Trump Delivers Speech At Mount Rushmore On Eve Of Independence Day

By editor • Jul 4, 2020

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PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: Our nation is witnessing a merciless campaign to wipe out our history, defame our heroes, erase our values and indoctrinate our children.

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Willie Nelson Returns With 'First Rose Of Spring'

By editor • Jul 4, 2020

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Willie Nelson has some new songs on a new album. Do I really need to say anything more than that? It's called "First Rose Of Spring."

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