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  Aisha Dew, Higher Heights · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Investing in Black women is a part of the solution

NationBuilder Friend -- Our goal has been simple: Build political power for Black women by flexing our power on the ballot and at the ballot box. As we work towards justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless other Black lives, we MUST have representation at all levels. D…
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  Lakeila Stemmons, Higher Heights · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Through it all, we vote

NationBuilder                      Friend -- It may not feel like it with all that’s going on—but today is Primary Election Day in seven states plus the District of Columbia: District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Indiana, New Mexico, Montana, South Dakota, and Rhode Island. We…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
May 31, 2020 at 1:05 PM

This Sunday Brunch we are hurting yet hopeful

NationBuilder Friend -- The anguish and grief we feel cannot be easily put into words. Black women often have two prayers, for Black bodies to be respected and not feared or objectified and that the burden of grief as mothers to this country is not carried in vain. America has failed…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
May 24, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Sunday Brunch #TheSipHour: Hear from COVID-19 survivors

NationBuilder Friend -- This Sunday Brunch #TheSipHour features incredible Black women like Georgia State Senator, Nikema Williams, who fortunately survived COVID-19 and are willing to share their experience today at 2:00 p.m ET.   We’re having an intimate conversation with CoVID19 …
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 7:10 PM

#BlackWomenVote Take Action: Activate Your Network

NationBuilder                      Friend -- Voting may look different in 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), but we know that when #BlackWomenVote we don’t vote alone, we organize our house, our block, our church, our sorority and our network.  We will activate our powerful netwo…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
May 17, 2020 at 1:15 PM

REMINDER: Join us for Sunday Brunch as we Discuss the Attack on Blackness

NationBuilder Friend -- This is just a friendly reminder to please join us today at 2:00 p.m. ET on either Facebook Live or Youtube for #TheSipHour. Today we will have a conversation on the attack on Blackness and the over policing of Black bodies even during COVID-19. #TheSipHour ea…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 11:19 PM

Join us for Sunday Brunch as we Discuss the Attack on Blackness

NationBuilder Friend -- We hope you will join us this weekend for Sunday Brunch with Higher Heights presented by #TheSipHour. On this week's menu we will explore the attack on Blackness taking place in recent weeks that has been making national headlines and plaguing our communities.…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Mobilizing #BlackWomenVote During COVID-19

NationBuilder                      Friend -- Did you know that on June 2nd  seven states and the District of Columbia will hold primary elections including; Indiana, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and South Dakota?  We need to do all we can to make sure we v…
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  Team Higher Heights · [email protected]
May 10, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Join us for Sunday Brunch: Mother's Day Edition

NationBuilder Friend -- Higher Heights would like to wish all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, godmothers, step-moms, and mother-figures a very Happy Mother's Day, and thank you for being Black women who lead. Today we salute you. We hope you will join us today for our special Mothe…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Thank You to Black Women Essential Workers

NationBuilder Friend -- Dear Friend-- Essential workers  have been working tirelessly to keep America going during the COVID-19 pandemic. One in three jobs held by women has been designated essential and women of color are most likely the workers on the frontline. Black women are dem…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 8:48 PM

Invest in decisive leadership

NationBuilder Friend -- Today we write to you with much hanging in the balance. Uncertainty looms over us as our communities continue to face the unknown. This new normal has brought many changes but one constant we are celebrating is the simple fact that—Black women lead. This pande…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
May 3, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Join us for Sunday Brunch Today at 2 pm ET, as we discuss the Politics of Black Hair

NationBuilder Friend -- Join Sunday Brunch with Higher Heights, hosted by #TheSipHour today at 2:00 p.m. ET. On today's menu, we will be serving up a conversation about "The Politics of Hair", with Black women leading on the federal, national and state levels, Black women who have fa…
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  Team Higher Heights · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 6:52 PM

#BlackWomenLead Happy Hour Today at 5 pm: Shaken, never stirred!

NationBuilder Friend -- Grab a glass for Happy Hour hosted by The Sip, via livestream today from 5:00 pm. - 6:00 p.m ET.   JOIN THE SIP HAPPY HOUR TODAY AT 5 PM ET The Sip each week gathers for a Power Lunch on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. ET, Happy Hour on Fridays, at 5 p.m. ET, and for Su…
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  Team Higher Heights · [email protected]
April 19, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Rep. Jahana Hayes is joining us for Sunday Brunch: Tune in for #TheSip all week long!

NationBuilder Friend -- The world’s focus right now is on COVID-19, and it’s exposing the many flaws in our health-care system that Black women have known for too long: Our health-care system and health-care reform efforts have always carelessly or purposefully excluded us. Despite t…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 7:58 PM

#BlackWomenLead VP for 2020

NationBuilder Friend -- Joe Biden is officially the Democratic presumptive nominee and we haven’t forgotten his promise to select a woman as his running mate. It’s time for a Black woman Vice President! Higher Heights is lifting this conversation through our, "#BlackWomenLead VP For …
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  Glynda, Higher Heights for America PAC · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 8:27 PM

She Got Next: Meet the Candidates

NationBuilder Friend -- This pandemic is consuming us and it’s getting harder and harder to break through the noise to get down to the real issues that matter at the polls for our communities. That’s why we’re hosting our #BlackWomenLead: Candidate Series so you can hear directly fro…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 1:14 AM

Sign up: #BlackWomenLead Campaign Boot Campaign – April 18th

NationBuilder Friend -- Join us for a member- only #BlackWomenLead Campaign Boot Camp on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET, and learn how to campaign during COVID-19 and beyond.  Our members-only #BlackWomenLead Leadership series is all about creating an environment for Black …
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Please join our' #BlackWomenLead #IStayHomeFor' Easter Sunday Challenge

NationBuilder Friend -- For many African Americans, Easter Sunday is one of the most important religious holidays of the year, as well as a time to connect with loved ones. Traditionally, it’s a day for Sunday best, with men and boys and their fresh cuts, little girls with pressed dr…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 4:31 PM

TODAY: Join #TheSipHour today at 5 pm as we discuss finances and quarantine cuisine!

NationBuilder Friend -- We invite you to join us for Happy Hour hosted by The Sip, via livestream today from 5:00 pm. - 6:00 p.m ET! This is the second week of our Happy Hour, hosted by Advancement Project National Office, BlackPAC, National Women’s Law Center and The League. We want…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 6:09 PM

Our spring leadership series is here

NationBuilder Friend -- Our members-only #BlackWomenLead Leadership series is all about creating an environment for Black women to vote, run, win and lead, through online training, research, cultural-shifting communications, and convenings. This Spring edition will prove more critica…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 3:42 PM

We shouldn’t have to choose between our health and our vote

NationBuilder Friend -- Yesterday was Election Day in Wisconsin. Yesterday and today, Wisconsin residents are under the same stay-at-home order as 43 other states and Washington, D.C. Quite the mixed message. As of April 8, Wisconsin has 2,440 reported coronavirus cases and 83 deaths…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
April 5, 2020 at 1:15 PM

TODAY: Join us today for #SundayBrunch with Special Guest MSNBC's Joy Ann Reid

NationBuilder Friend -- Join us for Sunday Brunch with Higher Heights today at 2 pm ET, as we discuss the importance of having Black media cover the #COVID19 global health pandemic, particularly Black women journalists who are trusted messengers during this time of uncertainty. Join …
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 6:58 PM

TODAY: Join The Sip for Happy Hour at 5p!

NationBuilder Friend -- Join us for our inaugural Friday Happy Hour hosted by The Sip, via livestream today from 5:00 pm. - 6:00 p.m ET.   RSVP FOR FB LIVE TODAY AT 5 PM ET We think you would agree, Black women are the defenders of our home, community and country and are prepare…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 12:19 AM

TOMORROW: Join us for Census Lunch and Be Counted” tomorrow live on Facebook!

NationBuilder Friend -- Black women lead. Black women vote. #BlackWomenCount! Tomorrow is National Census Day 2020 and we are coming together live on Facebook at 12:30pm ET for our new weekly program, “The Sip” to make sure that Black women’s voices are counted and uplifted.  RSVP…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Sen. Kamala Harris, Rep. Lauren Underwood and Dr. Imani Walker are joining today’s #SundayBrunch on Facebook Live

NationBuilder Friend -- The #BlackWomenLead Squad is coming together TODAY for a virtual brunch and conversation at 2:00 pm ET on Facebook Live—gather your girls and host your own Facebook Watch Party! JOIN US HERE FOR SUNDAY BRUNCH ON FB LIVE AT 2 PM ET Today’s FB Live special …
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 11:48 PM

Host a Virtual #SundayBrunch with Black Women Leading

NationBuilder Friend -- Mark your very busy event calendar!  We are  coming together again for #SundayBrunch and conversation at 2:00pm ET on Facebook Live—gather your girls and host your own virtual brunch! RSVP FOR SUNDAY BRUNCH ON FB LIVE Our Sunday Brunch Facebook live strea…
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  Jessica Byrd · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 5:32 PM

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Step into your power with our Leadership Fellows Program

NationBuilder Friend -- After hearing from you, we have decided to extend our deadline for the Leadership Fellows Program! Applications will now be due by midnight E.T. on Tues. March 31st. Please consider applying to take part in seeding the leadership possibilities that will shape …
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Black women fighting for those on the frontlines of COVID-19

NationBuilder Friend -- After yesterday’s passage of the stimulus bill, it is critical that federal, state, and local leaders stay vigilant to protect our communities and ensure that the proper resources are allocated quickly and efficiently. Black women are standing strong in the fi…
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  Jessica Byrd · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 3:55 PM

DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY: Step into your power with our Leadership Fellows Program

NationBuilder Friend -- I hope this message finds you feeling supported during this period of uncertainty. This global pandemic is highlighting the resilience of communities and the requirement of excellent leadership. Ready to unlock your superpower and flex your skills to change th…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
March 21, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Join #SundayBrunch on Facebook Live on 3/22: The State of Black Women and COVID-19

NationBuilder Friend -- This week for Sunday Brunch, join the #BlackWomenLead Squad and hear from Black women leaders on the State of Black Women and COVID-19 on Sunday, March 22nd, at 3:00 p.m. E.T. on Facebook Live. Given the current state of the world and the global health pandemi…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 9:12 PM

Did someone say Vice President?

NationBuilder Friend -- Did you catch this pivotal moment of Sunday’s debate? VIEW VIDEO Joe Biden has vowed to select a woman as his running mate, while Bernie Sanders is strongly considering it—no brainer, but we want a commitment that’s one step further, a Black woman Vice Pr…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights for America PAC · [email protected]
March 15, 2020 at 10:29 PM

Check Out Our #BlackWomenLead #SundayBrunch and Join Us Tonight!

NationBuilder Friend -- In case you missed it, check out our #SundayBrunch with Higher Heights #BlackWomenLead The Road to 2020. Our robust afternoon discussion focused on how we move through this difficult time to flex our power and hold the remaining Democratic presidential hopeful…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights for America PAC · [email protected]
March 15, 2020 at 2:07 PM

This #SundayBrunch: Join #BlackWomenLead on FB Live

NationBuilder Friend -- This Sunday Brunch topic, gather your girls and join us for all day coverage with the #BlackWomenLead Squad.  From an afternoon discussion on how we move through this difficult time to flexing our power and holding the remaining Democratic presidential hopeful…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 7:11 PM

Today’s Lunch and Learn: Where They Stand: Climate and Green Jobs

NationBuilder Friend -- We’re in a critical moment. Now more than ever we need to arm ourselves with as much education as possible on how the decisions of our leaders can impact our families today, tomorrow, and beyond. For today’s “Lunch and Learn” Series Where They Stand: Our Voice…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 12:33 AM

Step into your power with our Black Women's Civic Leadership Program

NationBuilder Friend -- Since our founding in 2011, Higher Heights has demanded the world invest in and uplift Black women leaders. We are proud of our historic gains over the last 5 years and to keep the momentum, we are elevating our investment by launching a groundbreaking Black w…
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  Lakeila, Higher Heights · [email protected]
March 8, 2020 at 10:13 PM

WATCH: A special birthday message from Glynda

NationBuilder   Friend -- This week has been quite special and we get to end it not just celebrating women across the globe for International Women’s Day but also wishing our fearless leader, Glynda Carr, a very Happy Birthday! This Sunday Brunch, let’s shine our light on the accomp…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Today’s Lunch and Learn: Where They Stand: Gun and Racial Violence

NationBuilder Friend -- For today’s “Lunch and Learn” Series Where They Stand: Our Voices, Our Issues, we are drilling down on candidates’ plans for addressing gun and racial violence. Addressing gun and racial violence were among the issues Black women identified as key voting issue…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
March 1, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Sunday Brunch: Commit to Vote with #BlackWomenVote

NationBuilder   Friend -- This Sunday Brunch, let’s not leave this election up to chance—make a commitment to vote in the primaries and beyond! From Nevada to South Carolina, we’ve been gathering Black women across the country to talk about the critical issues facing our families and…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Where They Stand: Leveling the playing field

NationBuilder Friend -- The primaries are underway and we are committed to arming Black women with the information needed to make informed decisions at the polls.  For today’s “Lunch and Learn” Series Where They Stand: Our Voices, Our Issues, we are drilling down on candidates’ plans…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights for America PAC · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 4:54 PM

Help us hit our goal before Super Tuesday

NationBuilder Friend -- This time next week we could be celebrating primary wins—but that’s up to you. Next Tuesday, March 3rd, six of our endorsed candidates will face their opponents in their upcoming primaries and there’s so much at stake. Investing in our next generation of Black…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights for America PAC · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Tonight #BlackWomenLead Members-Only Webinar

NationBuilder Friend -- Tonight, we’ll be joined by Adrienne Bell, candidate for Texas’ 14th Congressional District and fellow Texas Congress candidate, Candace Valenzuela for Texas’ 24th Congressional District for an exclusive Members-Only webinar on February 25, 2020 at 7:00 pm ET …
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
February 23, 2020 at 2:23 PM

#SundayBrunch: Join #BlackWomenVote Live from South Carolina

NationBuilder ? Friend -- Today we are in Charleston, South Carolina for Sunday Brunch with Black women leading into the South Carolina Primary,?to hear the issues that Black women are concerned with and the policies that will directly impact them, their families and communities and …
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
February 20, 2020 at 3:13 PM

You’re Invited: Join candidate Elizabeth Warren for our members only webinar!

NationBuilder Friend -- Haven't joined Higher Heights for America yet?  Your membership expired?  Activate or reactive your membership and join Higher Heights for America members from across the country for the first of our Presidential candidate series, Where They Stand: Our Voices,…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
February 16, 2020 at 10:21 PM

#SundayBrunch: Join #BlackWomenVote Live from Las Vegas and South Carolina

NationBuilder Friend -- We are headed to Nevada and South Carolina to gather Black women leading into the next two debates and the Nevada Caucus and the South Carolina Primary.  We want to hear the issues that Black women are concerned with and the policies that will directly impact…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Today’s Lunch and Learn. Where They Stand: Healthcare and YOU

NationBuilder Friend -- As we move through the primaries, we stay committed to providing Black women with the information needed to make informed decisions at the polls.  Today we’ve launched the, “Lunch and Learn” Series Where They Stand: Our Voices, Our Issues designed to ensure yo…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
February 12, 2020 at 5:33 PM

#BlackWomenVote 2020 Election Center

NationBuilder Friend -- It’s time to prepare your networks to vote with BlackWomenVote.com! #BlackWomenVote is a movement to ensure that Black women raise our voices and mobilize our networks to help get out the vote for races across the country. WATCH THE VIDEO On the Road to 2…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
February 9, 2020 at 5:25 PM

REMINDER: Join candidate Amanda Edwards for our members only webinar!

NationBuilder Friend -- It's not too late to activate or reactive your membership and join Higher Heights for America members from across the country for the next installment of our winter webinar series,#BlackWomenLead: The Road to the Primaries and Beyond. Today, Sunday Feb. 9, at…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 11:06 PM

Tonight's Democratic debate watch guide

NationBuilder Friend -- The 2020 Presidential hopefuls are preparing to take the stage in New Hampshire tonight—will you be watching? We like to keep it honest at Higher Heights and let’s be real, it’s a Friday night! As critical as it is to stay informed in the Democratic process we…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 5:39 PM

You’re Invited: Join candidate Amanda Edwards for our members only webinar!

NationBuilder Friend -- Haven't joined Higher Heights for America yet?  Your membership expired?  Activate or reactive your membership and join Higher Heights for America members from across the country for the next installment of our winter webinar series #BlackWomenLead: The Road t…
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  Glynda, Higher Heights · [email protected]
February 2, 2020 at 10:36 PM

This #SundayBrunch: Don’t miss out on our member-only benefits!

NationBuilder Friend -- You are missing out on some amazing member only content and events! We know some people confuse being on our mailing list and part of our online community as being an active member of the movement but there’s actually an extra step to accessing our exclusive c…
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