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Urban League's closure leaves community-watchdog void
November 23, 2008
CHAMPAIGN – Years ago, a black mom walked into Ks Merchandise and found not one black doll to buy for her daughter.
She confronted the manager, who told her, "No one's ever asked me to buy black dolls, and I only buy things that are going to sell." Full story »
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