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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Senate urges Obama to pardon first black champ


By FREDERIC J. FROMMER

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is urging President Barack Obama to pardon the late black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, who was sent to prison nearly a century ago because of his romantic ties with a white woman.

The Senate approved the resolution by voice vote Wednesday.

Senate urges Obama to pardon first black champ....

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