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- ↑ The South End May 9, 2005. "U.S. Senator honored by Wayne State University" p. 1
- ↑ "Dr. Irvin D. Reid (2011) – Hall of Fame". Wayne State University Athletics.
- ↑ Stuart, Reginald (May 6, 2018). "Alum Couple Establishes $1M Endowment at Howard". Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.
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