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Black Struggle, Chess Redemption

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Just one of America's 83 Grandmasters is black. This 'Reel Numbers' adds context to Cuba Gooding Jr.'s new film, 'Life of a King,' which shows how chess can empower poor black youths.

Published Jan. 7 2014 5:45AM EST

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