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James Brown, Friend of Strom Thurmond and Mentor to Al Sharpton

Godfather of Soul

The soul-funk innovator had some complex and (quite frankly) bizarre political views.

Asawin Suebsaeng
Asawin Suebsaeng 

Senior Political Reporter

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Asawin Suebsaeng

Asawin Suebsaeng

Senior Political Reporter

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