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Colin Powell had mixed legacy among some African Americans

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DETROIT (AP) — As an American leader, Colin Powell’s credentials were impeccable: He was chairman of the Joint Chiefs and secretary of state. But his legacy as the first Black person in those roles is murkier, with some African Americans…

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OBITUARY-Colin Powell, U.S. military leader and first Black secretary of state, dies

Colin Powell became the first Black U.S. secretary of state and top military officer during decades as one of America's most prominent leaders, but his reputation was tainted in 2003 when he touted spurious intelligence at the United Nations to make the case for war with Iraq despite deep misgivings. Powell, who died on Monday https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ex-joint-chiefs-staff-powell-dies-covid-complications-facebook-post-2021-10-18 at age …

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Independent

Colin Powell had mixed legacy among some African Americans

Colin Powell was the first Black person to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs and secretary of state

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Colin Powell had mixed legacy among some African Americans

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USA Today

VP Harris remembers Colin Powell, first Black secretary of state

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about former Secretary of State Colin Powell after he passed away from COVID-19 complications.

3 years ago·United States

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Global News

Colin Powell’s mixed legacy in the Black community - National

Powell, who died Monday of COVID-19 complications, spent 35 years in the Army and rose to political prominence under Republican presidents

3 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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CBS Local

Michigan Leaders Speak On The Death Of Colin Powell

(CSB DETROIT) – Former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Colin Powell has died.The 84-year-old struggled with COVID-19, along with several other underlying conditions.His voice was one unifying both democrats and republicans among a polarized country.Gov. Whitmer expressed her sadness over Powell’s passing.“Colin Powell was a statesman who served his country in uniform and at the highest levels of government for decade…

3 years ago·United States

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