MLK's daughter among over 1,000 women who have petitioned Biden to secure WNBA star Brittney Griner's release

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MLK's daughter among over 1,000 women who have petitioned Biden to secure WNBA star Brittney Griner's release

Almost 1,200 Black women on Tuesday sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris urging them to “make a deal” to quickly secure Brittney Griner’s release from Russian custody, NBC News reported. The letter, which was sent to the White House, was signed by several renowned Black women. They include Martin...

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