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- ↑ Chason, Rachel (November 3, 2021). "Greenbelt residents approve commission to study reparations". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ↑ Fenston, Jacob (November 4, 2021). "Greenbelt, Md. to create reparations commission after referendum vote". NPR. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
