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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 9:57 PM

URGENT: Comcast’s Chief Diversity Officer stepped down - let’s continue the victory!

Protect the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Dear John. We have a major opportunity in our fight to protect our oldest Civil Rights law! Comcast’s problematic Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Executive Vice President, David Cohen announced that he is stepping down from his role in 2020.1 For more than…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 7:52 PM

Netflix, stop glorifying law enforcement.

Time and time again, law enforcement has harmed us, not helped us. Netflix is streaming reality programs that demonize Black people and immigrants. Tell Netflix to drop all reality programs about law enforcement. Dear John, Netflix has been streaming a reality show called “Borde…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 14, 2019 at 7:47 PM

You fought with us and together, we won!

Federal legislation to end hair discrimination against Black people has been brought Congress. Black hair is beautiful! Shaming our hair is a way to keep us out. This must end. We have the power to make federal protections our future. Donate now to make change a reality. Dear J…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 9:06 PM

"We don’t want it in the white area, but we don’t mind it being in the black area."

Governor John Bel Edwards is allowing this multi-billion dollar chemical plant to poison the Black community.   Tell Governor John Bel Edwards that we won't allow him to sacrifice Black people's lives for profit Stop Formosa Plastics from poisoning the Black community before it's too l…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 3:07 PM

Tar Heel Confederates

The University of North Carolina gave the Sons of Confederate Veterans $2.5 million The University of North Carolina is funding the Sons of Confederate Veterans instead of its Civil Rights and Poverty Centers Take Action Dear John, The University of North Carolina (UNC) is curre…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 9, 2019 at 5:39 PM

John, our children really need you now.

Provide a child with a book that reflects their race and culture this school year. This school year can be different. This back-to-school season, provide a child with a book that reflects their race and culture. CHIP-IN John. We have less than 30 days to raise $10,000 in order to…
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  Rashad Robinson, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 7, 2019 at 2:44 PM

Giving Tuesday brought us so much Black Joy!

Hey John, We just wanted to send out a thank you note to all our members for your huge support this Giving Tuesday season! We received over $35,000 in donations, which means we’ll be able to continue fighting on campaigns like: Pressuring district attorneys and governors to dismantle mass incar…
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  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 12:23 AM

Add your name in support of an innocent Black man that has been locked up for 24 years.

The Missouri Attorney General is blocking Lamar Johnson, an innocent Black man, from reuniting with his family. Hi John, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a motion to block Lamar Johnson's chance at freedom -- an innocent Black man that has been locked up for a crime he did not commit.…
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  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 4:42 PM

Local activists need your support for next year’s Black Mama's Bail Out. Here’s how.

We are raising money to help local activists provide housing to recently bailed out Black women for at least one year. The Free Black Mamas house represents a chance to beat the odds. John, Yesterday was a critical 24 hours for Color Of Change to raise funds for #FreeBlackMamas. If you didn't hav…
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  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 2:28 PM

Local activists need your support for next year’s Black Mama's Bail Out. Here’s how.

We are raising money for #FreeBlackMamas DMV, so local organizers can house recently bailed out Black women for one year. The Free Black Mamas house represents a chance to beat the odds. In just a few months, local organizers will launch the first-ever #FreeBlackMamas house. Bring this …
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 9:14 PM

This school is silencing its students’ support of Black Lives Matter

Stand with the students and parents of Del Paso Elementary to demand the school district reverse its discriminatory decision.   Stand with the students of Del Paso Elementary Demand that the San Juan Unified School district meet our six demands! Take Action  John,Ms. Kincaid, a p…
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  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
November 30, 2019 at 3:19 PM

Help inspire young Black voters

John, Imagine if the 2020 election was the first time you ever got to vote (maybe it is!). For the past 4 years, you’ve had to watch as Donald Trump, his administration, and right-wing Congresspeople incited violence against people of color, threw children at the border in cages, threatene…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 28, 2019 at 5:20 PM

TAKE ACTION NOW: NCAA is fining an 18-year-old unpaid student $11,500.

The NCAA has taken its exploitative, anti-Black policies to the next level...   The NCAA is forcing Wiseman to pay $11,500 Demand the NCAA drop this malicious fine!  Take Action  John, The National Collegiate Athletic Association has taken its exploitative, anti-Black policies to…
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  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 27, 2019 at 4:53 PM

Show up and give to our fight for Black women today.

We can't wait around for our elected officials to come and save us, so that's why we're fighting tooth and nail everyday for the collective freedom of Black women. We've built a legacy fighting for Black women and your support is needed more than ever.  Will you chip in $8 to continue ou…
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  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 4:08 PM

Update on Tondalao Hall: She’s finally free!

Support Tondalao Hall as she begins to rebuild her life. Tondalao Hall is finally free after serving 15 years behind bars.  Tondalao needs your support as she begins to rebuild her life.  Support Tondalao Dear John,  On November 8th, we had a chance to witness something that rare…
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  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 25, 2019 at 5:33 PM

It’s been 14 years since Hurricane Katrina and our elected leaders are still not afraid of letting down Black people.

We need to stick around in this fight for Black women more so than ever before, because when we fight for Black women everyone benefits. We've built a legacy fighting for Black women and your support is needed more than ever.  Will you chip in $8 to continue our work of showing up for B…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 24, 2019 at 2:16 PM

School administrators in Minnesota are punishing students because they can’t afford lunch

Children should not be shamed because they can't afford their lunch.   Children should not be shamed because they can't afford the cost of lunch. Chip in to help clear Minnesota students' lunch debt.      STOP SHAMING STUDENTS John, Last week, a Minnesota school forced students t…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 5:20 PM

The NCAA tried to sabotage two top Black student-athletes because of their past financial transactions.

The NCAA continues to criminalize Black student-athletes for not having money.   It's time to change the rules of the game!   Demand that your Congressmembers guarantee fair pay for student-athletes in every state!  Take Action  John, The NCAA continues to criminalize Black stud…
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  Syracuse Alum via Organize For · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 9:55 PM

Black students aren’t welcome on Syracuse’s campus.

Over the last two weeks, there has been a series of racist incidents on Syracuse University’s campus. A Black Syracuse Alum just started a petition to Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud to: Hold Syracuse students accountable for their racist acts! Sign now Dear Joh…
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  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 12:33 AM

Sign the petition: 3 demands for a just prosecutor in Cleveland

These actions would send less people to one of the worst jails in the country. Prosecutor O'Malley must take these steps to reduce mass incarceration and save lives in Cleveland. Demand action from Prosecutor O'Malley. Make your voice heard! Take action John, imagine you've been …
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  Erika Maye, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 1:23 AM

Something new is happening... and we need your support!

Will you support our new member research trainings?   We're building a community of member researchers!    Will you help support us?     chip in John, At Color Of Change, we often talk about how district attorneys, while incredibly powerful actors in the criminal justice system, …
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  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 18, 2019 at 5:10 PM

Call on the WWE to be held accountable for its racist work-place culture AND for perpetuating anti-Black imagery.

The racist world of wrestling should be exposed! Racism has no place in the World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. workplace culture or public imagery.  Demand the WWE be held accountable for discriminatory and hostile workplace practices. Take Action Dear John. World Wrestling Ente…
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  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 16, 2019 at 7:38 PM

We need your help to stop the NY Post's racist smear campaign against justice

Trump and the NY Post are using lies and fearmongering to stop bail reform. We won't let it happen. Trump and the NY Post are using lies and fearmongering to stop bail reform. Help us get out the truth. CHIP IN $4 John, We won historic legislation all but ending cash bail in New …
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  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 8:21 PM

An innocent Black man has been locked up for over two decades, but this Attorney General is blocking his chance for release.

The Missouri Attorney General is blocking Lamar Johnson, an innocent Black man, from reuniting with his family. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is blocking Lamar Johnson, an innocent Black man, from reuniting with his family. Demand Attorney General Eric Schmitt defend Lamar's rig…
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  Torrence Tomer, Sr. via Organize For · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 6:14 PM

Sign Now: Keep American Beach Open to ALL!

Nassau County is looking to stop camping and end traditions of so many Black families Torrence Toomer Sr. just started a petition to Justin M. Taylor, Chairperson, Nassau County Board of Commissioners to: Uphold the traditions of Black beachgoers at American Beach Go on the record about Saving A…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 11, 2019 at 5:49 PM

Comcast is trying to strike down our OLDEST civil rights law

Call Comcast and demand they drop their petition to prove racial discrimination. Bedrock anti-discrimination law in jeopardy! Protect the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Call Comcast’s executives and demand they drop this dangerous challenge to civil rights protections.  Take Action J…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 9, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Popeyes’ employees report being forced to stand until their legs go numb for 10-hour shifts.

Demand Popeyes franchises increase its minimum wage for Black fast-food employees. Popeyes’ employees report being forced to stand until their legs go numb for 10-hour shifts. Demand Popeyes franchises increase its minimum wage for Black fast-food employees. Take Action Dear John…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 5:13 PM

This Black film deserves Oscars recognition

A Nigerian film was recently disqualified from an Oscars category for having has “too much dialogue in English.”   The Academy has disqualified the Nigerian film "Lionheart" from an Oscars category for including "too much English."   Tell the Academy to restore the International Feature…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 7, 2019 at 3:29 PM

Comcast is trying to strike down our OLDEST civil rights law

Call Comcast and demand they drop their petition to prove racial discrimination. Bedrock anti-discrimination law in jeopardy! Protect the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Call Comcast’s executives and demand they drop this dangerous challenge to civil rights protections.  Take Action J…
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  Ariana Hawk, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 5:24 PM

FLINT UPDATE: We won!

John, I wish you could see my face right now, because I am BEAMING. After all our work, Sheldon Neeley won his race for mayor of Flint! It’s been an amazing race, and the reason I’m smiling so big is because I’m so proud of everyone who made it happen. Every one of us who worked on this r…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 4, 2019 at 7:09 PM

The NCAA’s new power play will not guarantee fair pay for Black student-athletes

A billion-dollar association does not transform from a capitalistic behemoth into a progressive organization overnight.   It's time to change the rules of the game!   Demand that your Congressmembers guarantee fair pay for student-athletes in every state!  Take Action  John, A b…
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  Ariana Hawk, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
November 3, 2019 at 2:45 PM

Quick message from Flint

Hey John, It’s me, Ariana from Flint. I’ve been emailing you for weeks, and now here we are: 2 days left until we could elect a mayor who can change Flint. It's been in the 40s and raining here in Flint, but I'm still heading out to door-knock for the fourth time this week, so I'll be brie…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 2, 2019 at 1:59 PM

Harriet Tubman did not risk her life for Comcast to strike down our oldest civil rights protection.

Protect the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Comcast wants to profit from the story of Harriet Tubman AND strike down civil rights protections. Fund our work to demand Comcast drop its challenge of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. DONATE Dear John. Comcast and its executives are seeking…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 6:41 PM

It's time to stop shaming children who can't afford the cost of lunch

  Across the country, students are publicly shamed because they can't afford the cost of lunch.    Tell Congress to pass the No Shame at School Act and end these hurtful practices.    TAKE ACTION John, Across the country, low-income students are being shamed by school administrat…
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  Marcie White via Organize For · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 8:11 PM

Tell Officer Seywarth: We want Justice for Gary Now!

When police misconduct goes unchecked, Black people pay the ultimate price. Marcie White just started a petition to Adams County Officer Brian Seyfarth to: Go on the record about Gary White's Case! Sign now Dear John, I just started a petition titled "#JusticeforGary" My so…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 29, 2019 at 5:07 PM

Stand with Chicago’s teachers. Demand Mayor Lightfoot negotiate an end to the strike!

Teachers in Chicago are fighting for children’s lives and they are not backing down!     Stand in solidarity with Chicago's teachers.   Demand Mayor Lightfoot meet the teachers’ working requirements now! Take Action  John, Teachers in Chicago are fighting for children’s lives a…
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  Jennifer Edwards, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
October 27, 2019 at 3:13 PM

Hey it's Jennifer. Please read this email.

We only have 9 days before the mayoral election in Flint! Hey John,  My name’s Jennifer Edwards, and I’m the Senior Digital Director of Color Of Change PAC. As someone who has worked many years in the fight for Black political power, I can tell you this: the way we engage with voters is cha…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 26, 2019 at 4:07 PM

There are only a few days left before Halloween...

Black children are too often treated like adults when they’re still kids.   There are 224 children in New Orleans who may be left without a Halloween costume.    Chip in to give a child their dream Halloween!    GIVE THE GIFT OF BLACK JOY John, This year, we have the chance to br…
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  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
October 22, 2019 at 8:53 PM

RE: JUST RELEASED: The Voting While Black Podcast

The Voting While Black Podcast goes beyond the rhetoric to reveal what the presidential candidates really think about race. Hey John, Our 2nd episode of the Voting While Black Podcast released today featuring an interview with Julián Castro! Our spokesperson Rashad Robinson talked with him …
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  Janaya Future Khan Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 20, 2019 at 1:42 PM

Help us end the practice of humiliating Black kids in schools!

They don't understand what our hair means to us. Donate now to end hair discrimination in our lifetime Donate now give Black kids the future they deserve! Dear John, Only days ago, 8 year old Marian Scott was told she could not participate in her school picture day because of he…
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  Ariana Hawk, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
October 19, 2019 at 1:28 PM

update from Flint

I sat down last night for the first time in what feels like weeks, kicking back at one of Flint’s favorite restaurants, Rube’s. We were there hosting a debate watch party to see Sheldon Neeley, our candidate for Flint mayor, face off against current mayor Karen Weaver. Hey John, it's me, Ar…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 18, 2019 at 4:19 PM

Unbelievable! Facebook is giving Trump the green light to lie in ads on its platform

Facebook just reopened the Pandora's box of voter suppression and misinformation   Facebook is allowing politicians to lie on its platform.   Demand Facebook restore bans on political misinformation and hateful messaging! Take Action   John, Facebook just reopened the Pandora's b…
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  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 4:25 PM

JUST RELEASED: The Voting While Black Podcast

The Voting While Black Podcast goes beyond the rhetoric to reveal what the presidential candidates really think about race. Hey John, I'm proud to announce that we just released a new podcast interviewing the 2020 presidential candidates called The Voting While Black Podcast. The Voting Whi…
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  Ariana Hawk, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
October 13, 2019 at 1:46 PM

RE: Please read this.

My name is Ariana and the city of Flint poisoned my children. Hi John, It’s me, Ariana again. I emailed you last week about why I’m fighting for my community to help Sheldon Neeley become the Mayor of Flint.  Last Saturday, we knocked on 278 doors on our first big day of door-to-door voter …
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 12, 2019 at 3:50 PM

URGENT: Color Of Change needs your support to pressure Comcast to drop its Supreme Court petition challenging the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

We're securing billboards and street-level ads throughout downtown Philadelphia, near Comcast’s headquarters. A billboard like this can help pressure Comcast leadership to drop their Supreme Court petition and protect the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Be a part of history. DONATE De…
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  James Rucker via OrganizeFor · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 3:01 PM

Sign now: Dr. James Riley is under attack from racists.

Instead of standing up against this racist hit job against a prominent Black leader at the university, the University of Alabama threw him under the bus. James Rucker just started a petition to the University of Alabama  Stop empowering racists and silencing Black people who tell the truth …
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 7:06 PM

California passed a historic law to #PayThePlayers; Demand that every state end the exploitation of Black student-athletes!

WE DID IT!   It's time to change the rules of the game!   Demand that your Congressmembers guarantee fair pay for student-athletes in every state!  Take Action  John, WE DID IT! Last Monday, after more than 20,000 petition signatures, 3 billboards, and 10,000 combined letters an…
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  Janaya Future Khan Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 7, 2019 at 4:38 PM

Stop punishing Black athletes for wearing natural hair

Tell the NCAA to create an anti-hair discrimination policy that protects Black athletes Black athletes deserve dignity! Let's show Tyler that we have his back by demanding accountability from the NCAA Sign now to make sure something like this never happens to a kid again Take Action …
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  Ariana Hawk, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
October 5, 2019 at 5:28 PM

I just want a better life for my family in Flint.

We have a chance to elect a mayor who is committed to easing that burden and helping us thrive. Hi John, My name is Ariana Hawk, and the city of Flint poisoned my children. My then 2-year-old son named Sincere became the face of the water crisis when he was on the cover of Time Magazine in …
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  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 4, 2019 at 10:33 PM

Sign the petition: Join us in demanding governors exercise their power to grant clemency

It's time for governors to exercise their power to seriously consider commuting the sentences of women and girls who need it most.   We are calling on governors around the country to reconsider the cases of women and girls who need it most. Demand your governor take action using their …
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