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There will be zero US-born black players in the MLB World Series for the first time in over 70 years
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Rachel Dolezal, ex-NAACP leader: 'I identify as black
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There are no U.S.-born Black players in the World Series. Why that matters. - The Washington Post
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31 Black Americans Heroes of History - Famous African Americans
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Being Black In America: 'We Have A Place In This World Too' : NPR
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No US-born Black players on expected World Series rosters for the 1st time since 1950
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No African Americans in 2022 World Series Phillies vs. Astros concerns baseball leaders
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For Black Americans, Race is Central to Identity and Affects How They Connect With Each Other
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There are no U.S.-born Black players in the World Series. Why that matters. - The Washington Post
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No US-born black players in the MLB World Series for the first time since 1950
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For Black Mothers, Birthing Centers, Once a Refuge, Become a Battleground - The New York Times
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There will be zero US-born black players in the MLB World Series for the first time in over 70 years
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No US-born Black players on expected World Series rosters
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How did MLB get to point where no African American players on a World Series roster isn't a surprise to many?
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There will be zero US-born black players in the MLB World Series for the first time in over 70 years