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Exclusive: Black Lives Matter Announce New Leadership At Kick Off With Invest Fest
(atlantadailyworld.com)
From the Atlanta Daily World:
Atlanta recently played host to an extraordinary evening with the Official Welcome to Atlanta Invest Fest & Black Lives Matter Meet & Greet. The evening was more than just a networking event; it was a celebration of unity, progress, and the power of community. The event was an invitation-only affair, drawing a select group of … Continued
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