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by Edmund Newton onJanuary 30, 2012
This Unsung Hero was a bail bondsman for civil rights activists as well as a radio pioneer.
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by Edmund Newton onJanuary 20, 2012
At 106, Marguirette Levere proves that community service is a lifelong pursuit.
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January 14, 2012
In honor of MLK Day, The Root celebrates the contributions of unsung heroes.
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by Edmund Newton onJanuary 13, 2012
One of the first black Marines, Theodore Peters, tells The Root why he still serves his community after all these years.
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