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Death Believes Black Weary Of Indignities
Chicago AP report on police detective Roland Charles a 45 year old Black man who died of a heart attack. He left a three page Declaration decrying racial injustice saying the burden wore him down and he hoped future generations would face less severe abuse. Charles was described as strong gentle sincere by those who knew him.
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