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One of the first Black Marine recruits turns 100 in Detroit

Detroit's Lee Newby Jr. is one of the city's first African American Marines and state lawmakers honored him on for his 100th birthday.

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One of first African-American Marines celebrates 100th birthday

Lee Newby Jr. of Detroit, one of the first African-American Marines, was honored by state lawmakers during a celebration of his 100th birthday.

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Fight for Integration

In the post–war on terrorism years, service members’ ability to coexist and build camaraderie has been tested.

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Moore raised almost $4 6 million for inaugural; state s attorneys object to bill on police-involved deaths; Hogan weighs in on crime bills;

Moore raised almost $4 6 million for inaugural; state s attorneys object to bill on police-involved deaths; Hogan weighs in on crime bills;
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102-year-old WWII veteran honored by Mississippi Senate

Vonzia J. Rigsby, a 102-year-old who served in the U.S. Marines during World War II, was honored by the Mississippi Senate.

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