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MLB Communications on X: Commissioner Manfred announced today that @MLB is officially elevating the Negro Leagues to “Major League” status. Culminating the centennial celebration of the founding of the Negro Leagues, MLB
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Royals & Cardinals announce 2020 Salute to the Negro Leagues game - Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
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Dodgers, MLB continue Negro Leagues centennial celebration, by Rowan Kavner
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The lessons and legacy of Negro Leagues Baseball resonate beyond the diamond – Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
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MLB officially recognizes Negro League as major league after 100 years - CBS News
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MLB to give Negro Leagues 'long overdue recognition' as a major league - Los Angeles Times
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Celebrating 100 Years of Negro League History With Bob Kendrick and Curtis Granderson - The Ringer
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MLB recognizes Negro Leagues as major league - Kansas City Business Journal
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Negro Leagues celebrate 100 years, 08/14/2020
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MLB to honor 100th anniversary of Negro Leagues