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As we go behind the scenes of the herculean effort to restore Notre Dame Cathedral, we also confront thorny questions about cultural heritage sites.
Old-fashioned images evoke the complicated history of Black military service
Old-fashioned images evoke the complicated history of Black military service
For Black Americans, the military can offer opportunities and the chance to serve—but a legacy of inequality remains.See PhotosExplore
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