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Actor/rapper Miles Brown poses for a portrait to promote his album &quot;We The Future,&quot; Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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Tennessee leader: Lawmakers reach budget deal, aim to finish

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FILE - In this 1932 file photo, boxer Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight champion, poses in New York City. Born on March 31, 1878, Johnson was the first black world heavyweight boxing champion, holding the title from 1908 to 1915. He remains a boxing legend, with his 1910 fight against James J. Jeffries dubbed the &quot;fight of the century&quot;. (AP Photo/File)

Journalist examines boxer Jack Johnson’s fight in New Mexico

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Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) keeps the puck out of the net as Pittsburgh Penguins' Teddy Blueger (53) and Brandon Tanev (13) look for a rebound during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Rust, Johnson help Pittsburgh rally past Bruins 4-3

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FILE - In this 1932 file photo, boxer Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight champion, poses in New York City. A Texas Gulf Coast home where Johnson once lived has been heavily damaged in a fire.The blaze caused a wall to collapse in the vacant home Friday, April 5, 2019 in Galveston, Texas. Fire Chief Mike Wisko said that the building was in the process of being renovated. (AP Photo/File)

Fire damages Texas home where boxing legend Johnson lived

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President Donald Trump hands a pen to Sen Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, after signing criminal justice reform legislation in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, in Washington. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C, front row, second from right, watches. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

Reforming criminal justice: Now what?

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Tennessee Senate GOP renominates speaker, picks new leader

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, right, celebrates his second goal with teammate Patric Hornqvist, of Sweden, during NHL hockey game action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Penguins beat Flames 9-1 for 3-0 start to Canadian trip

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FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Jack Johnson (73) passes to Teddy Blueger (53) during an NHL preseason hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Pittsburgh. The Penguins signed Johnson to a five-year deal in July and he’s ready to show them he's worth the long-term investment. The veteran defenseman will make his debut with the Penguins on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

New Jack Swing? Penguins newcomer Johnson happy to fit in

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this 1932 file photo, boxer Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight champion, poses in New York City. President Donald Trump on Thursday, May 24, 2018, granted a rare posthumous pardon to boxing's first black heavyweight champion, clearing Jack Johnson's name more than 100 years after a racially-charged conviction. Sylvester Stallone has announced plans for a biopic on the first African American heavyweight champion. (AP Photo/File)

Sylvester Stallone making biopic about boxer Jack Johnson

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FILE - In this 1932 file photo, boxer Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight champion, poses in New York City. President Donald Trump on Thursday, May 24, 2018, granted a rare posthumous pardon to boxing's first black heavyweight champion, clearing Jack Johnson’s name more than 100 years after a racially-charged conviction. (AP Photo/File)

Trump pardons late boxer Jack Johnson a century later

By JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this 1932 file photo, boxer Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight champion, poses in New York City. President Donald Trump on Thursday, May 24, 2018, granted a rare posthumous pardon to boxing's first black heavyweight champion, clearing Jack Johnson’s name more than 100 years after a racially-charged conviction. (AP Photo/File)

Jack Johnson’s niece visits grave after posthumous pardon

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President Donald Trump center, posthumous pardons Jack Johnson, boxing's first black heavyweight champion, during an event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 24, 2018. Trump is joined by, from left, Linda Haywood, who is Johnson's great-great niece, heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, Keith Frankel, Sylvester Stallone, former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, and World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman Saldivar. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

‘It’s about time’: Trump pardons late boxer Jack Johnson

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President Donald Trump center, posthumous pardons Jack Johnson, boxing's first black heavyweight champion, during an event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 24, 2018. Trump is joined by, from left, Linda Haywood, who is Johnson's great-great niece, heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, Keith Frankel, Sylvester Stallone, former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, and World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman Saldivar. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump grants posthumous pardon to Jack Johnson, Jim Crow-era boxing champion

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FILE - This undated photo shows boxer Jack Johnson. President Donald Trump says he's considering &quot;a Full Pardon!&quot; for boxing's first black heavyweight champion more than 100 years after Jack Johnson was convicted by all-white jury of &quot;immorality&quot; for one of his relationships. Trump tweets that the actor Sylvester Stallone called him to share Johnson's story. Trump says Johnson's &quot;trials and tribulations were great, his life complex and controversial.&quot; The president adds: &quot;Others have looked at this over the years, most thought it would be done, but yes, I am considering a Full Pardon!&quot; (AP Photo/File

Trump considering pardon for late boxer Jack Johnson

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