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Reporter @NPR | Fmr. @CNN @NBCNews @MSNBC | @VCU @AmericanU Alum| ΔΣΘ | Endometriosis Advocate | Alabama made me | cduster @npr .org

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Some of the hardest stories I have ever written have been my own. Six months ago today, I was leaving the hospital after receiving a permanent & life-changing surgery. On September 21, 2022, I ended over 25 years of pain & suffering by having my uterus & fallopian tubes removed.
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My position as a Race & Equality Reporter is being cut among 100 other positions across CNN amid restructuring and broader cuts by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery. I was also informed that my team was disbanded. My last day will be this Friday, August 9. 1/6
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Some personal news: Today is my first day as a Reporter at NPR. I'm excited & grateful to join this dynamic organization of journalists who have tremendously impacted millions through on-air & online storytelling. 🙏🏾
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"Mr. Trump should order the transition process begin immediately. It is the right and moral thing to do,” John Kelly said. via ⁦ @jaketapper
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PERSONAL BREAKING NEWS: I am now a reporter covering race and equality @CNN . Although politics has been my passion the past couple of years, it is time to pursue a deeper passion that includes telling stories about critical issues at the center of our nation and beyond.
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Graduates with their backs turned while DeVos gives commencement speech at #BethuneCookman .
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While this is unfortunate, emotionally, mentally and spiritually I am truly ok! As I told college graduates during a commencement speech in May, layoffs in our industry are inevitable right now but to let fear “be the slingshot to propel you where you are meant to be.” 2/6
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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on President Trump: "He should just stop talking."
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler tells CNN's @joshscampbell , "I'm going to do the work that I need to do here..with my local officials to take accountability for what's happening on our streets & I'd appreciate that either the president support us or he stay the hell out of the way."
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I am exploring new opportunities and will have more on where I will be next soon, but I plan to keep reporting and telling stories, especially regarding one of the most crucial elections of our time. 3/6
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Sen. Mitt Romney tells CNN's @mkraju he already voted in the 2020 election and would not say if he voted for Joe Biden or wrote someone's name in. “I did not vote for President Trump,” he said.
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After Friday, I am going to get much needed rest since I have not taken a vacation in over a year 🥴 and will do some traveling. I’m also going to continue writing my book. More to come soon…….. 5/6
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As a bonus, here is a snippet of the rest of life nuggets I gave graduates in May (6/6):
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Pastor Darrell Scott just said during a round table discussion on prison reform with President Trump and other pastors: ‘This is the most pro-black President I’ve seen in my lifetime.’
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I am incredibly grateful for the experiences I have had at CNN and to be part of this network. I am proud of the many stories I was able to tell, including those with journalists who have become lifelong friends and like my family. 4/6
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"The more I mature, the more I understand my value...There were things in my career that I did because I didn’t understand that I could say no. We all have more power than we realize." Yasss @Beyonce 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 via @ELLEmagazine
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Pulse nightclub shooting survivor Brandon Wolf to the NRA: 'We are not your target practice.' #NRA2DOJ
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“The time is long past due that politicians stop pretending to be better or different than the people they represent. We must move toward criminal justice reform regarding marijuana arrests by pushing away the stigma and being real,” Gary Chambers Jr. said
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‘It’s incredibly damaging for people to be looking at images on screen that don’t reflect the real world.’ @Casanvar of #TheExpanse tells me about the importance of diversity in sci-fi. #DragonCon2018
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Jay-Z has arrived at FedEx Field. #RENAISSANCEWorldTour
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. @kerrywashington speaking on #TimesUp at the ACLU Conference: ‘What’s happening in Hollywood is happening in the field...it’s happening to every female farm worker.’
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The jury awarded $1 for funeral expenses and $1 each to Gregory Vaughn Hill Jr.'s three children, aged 7, 10 and 13.
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The FBI is investigating an “unprecedented“ number of threats against bureau in the wake of the search of Trump‘s Mar-a-Lago resort, including against agents listed in court records as involved with the search. @joshscampbell @SchneiderCNN @donie report.
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. @kerrywashington on starting out in her career: “I told my agents, ‘I’m done being the white girls best friend. I’m ready to be the lead.’”
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I spoke to Andrea Hall who is leading the Pledge of Allegiance & the first Black woman promoted to fire captain at the City of South Fulton Fire Department in GA. She isn't just reciting words, but doing her part to bring together a divided country.
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Never before seen photo by @PeteSouza of former President Obama emotional, while writing notes before speaking to parents who lost their children at Sandy Hook Elementary School. When Malia came home, he hugged her tight. #ObamaYears
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. @MeekMill : ‘I know I’ve made mistakes, but I never thought I’d be in a state penitentiary for popping a wheelie.’ #CBCFALC18
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MARY J. BLIGE OMGGGGGG 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
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Defense Secretary Mattis says ICBM missile launched by North Korea today flew higher than any other previous missile.
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. @BarackObama on Sen. John McCain: “All of us can aspire to the courage to put the greater good above our own. At John’s best, he showed us what that means. And for that, we are all in his debt.”
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I spoke with Pastor John Gray after he and other faith leaders met with President Trump about prison reform. When asked if he saw the President’s heart today he said he did.
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"Let's keep on cranking up the sanctions against what is an evil regime," Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said on @CNNSotu today. He also called the Russian government "a pariah." More w/ @DaniellaMicaela 👇🏿:
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@terrelljstarr “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble in dread before them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not fail you or abandon you.” - Deuteronomy 31:6 AMP
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Since early this am, hundreds of White women have gathered at the Colorado Capitol, with more expected to show up throughout the day, to use their “privilege” in a silent sit-in to demand Gov. Jared Polis ban guns and create a gun buyback program.
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"There are thousands of attacks on all aspects of the energy sector and the private sector generally," Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told @jaketapper on @CNNSotu . "It's happening all the time."
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(THREAD) @OfficialCBC response to President Trump’s #SOTU : “There is nothing promising about President Trump’s ability to read a speech from a teleprompter.”
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Can’t let this day go by without wishing my dad, Joe Duster, a happy birthday. I’m also celebrating him during #BlackHistoryMonth as a trailblazer. On September 21, 1981, he became the first black fireman in Florence, Alabama. This is my favorite photo of him. #BLKHistory
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D9 Council of Presidents have announced a “massive coordinated voter mobilization campaign.” “This campaign will activate the thousands of chapters and members in our respective organizations to ensure strong voter turnout in the communities we serve,” they said in a statement.
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“I want people to not see black first. I want them to see love first.” @ReginaKing on what she hopes people take away from #BealeStreet . #AAFilmFest
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Listening to a dynamic discussion by my colleagues @abbydphillip @Acosta @RosaFlores @sarasidnerCNN on how Black and Brown voters are not monolithic. #NABJNAHJ22
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Hearing Pres. Obama sing 'Amazing Grace' still gives me chills. A powerful moment. #RealityofHope
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This…….this is a big loss for CNN…Brandon is not only a talented journalist but a genuinely good person. If your newsroom or company has an opening, please snatch him up. You will be so lucky to have him on your team.
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It breaks my heart to say that my position at CNN is being cut. I've learned so much from my colleagues, and I'm ferociously proud of my contributions to our coverage. Some of the hits:
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Trump supporters show up at #WomensMarch
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. @LesterHoltNBC on combatting the spread of false news stories: ‘All we can do is be as transparent as we can on how and where we get our news. I’m proud to be part of a newscast that has been around 70 years and you don’t get there by making stuff up at night.’ #PaleyLive
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. @OfficialCBC Chairman @CedricRichmond statement on the government shutdown: “Since the beginning of this Congress, Republicans have proved two things to the American people: they are unable to govern and will follow this president over a cliff.” #shutdown
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"Don't tell us what you believe in, show us with your votes. History will be watching what happens tomorrow," @OfficialMLK3 said today at a press conference in DC.
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That Heisman commercial with @MarkIngram22 and @KingHenry_2 just gave me life.
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. @nvlevy reading a statement from #PhilandoCastile 's mother. (Part 2) #NRA2DOJ
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. @nvlevy reading a statement from #PhilandoCastile 's mother. (Part 1) #NRA2DOJ
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. @ReginaKing on what her role as Sharon Rivers in #BealeStreet means to her. #AAFilmFest @NBCBLK @NBCNews
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Academy Award-winning filmmaker @BarryJenkins spoke with me about his inspiration for #BealeStreet and what he hopes people take away from the film. @NBCBLK @NBCNews #AAFilmFest
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. @MeekMill : ‘I felt when I got out of jail, I felt that I owed my platform to help change the world.’ #CBCFALC18
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NEW REPORTING: We analyzed recent data from the USDA and found that more farmers of color, especially Black and Asian farmers, have been rejected for loans while the agency approved more loans for White farmers. @janieboschma
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. @Mi55Tipper talks about her character Naomi of #TheExpanse being true to life and how “representation is key” on screen. #DragonCon2018
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EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of faith leaders will urge President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats to pass voting rights legislation in 2022, writing in a letter to be released today that the issue needs to be the administration's "number-one priority.”
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Historic win. Not just for Georgia, but for the entire country.
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BREAKING: Stacey Abrams wins Georgia Democratic primary, running to become the nation's first black female governor
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Good body camera analysis by @AriMelber . Another issue is some officers don’t turn on their cams or will turn them off.
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. @AriMelber : Body cameras don’t matter if police don’t get prosecuted
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After 12 days in the hospital battling coronavirus & pneumonia, my father was released this week & is recovering at home. It has been an emotional & terrifying few weeks for our family but I thank God he is better. His message to everyone: "MASK UP."
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Andddd we’re THREE! Happy three year anniversary at @CNN to @BrandonTensley and I! 🥺 I’m forever grateful for the opportunity to be part of one of the best news organizations in the world and to work with great people. 🥳🥳 #CNN
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. @OfficialCBC Chairman Cedric Richmond said the meeting with FBI Director Wray about the “Black Identity Extremists” report was “a good first step.”
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. @kerrywashington : “Own the power of your pocket.”
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@Casanvar also speaks on the upcoming season and Alex’s family life. @ExpanseSYFY #TheExpanse #DragonCon2018
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Wheeler continued, "We need to reset. The president needs to reset. I need to reset. This community needs to reset & America needs to reset. And it's going to take his leadership in the White House and it's gonna take my leadership here in city hall to get it done."
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Oh hey @shaqbrewster ! Great seeing my friend, former colleague and super dope journalist while on assignment today.
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"Many of us thought that this was done...The fact of the matter is you make an assumption that in 1965 this should have been done for once and for all," @OfficialMLK3 told me. My latest with @SuzanneMalveaux .
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@terrelljstarr “But now, this is what the Lord, your Creator says, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you [from captivity]; I have called you by name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; 1/2
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My dad took his last treatment for prostate cancer today. 😭😭 I’m so proud of this guy. A few months ago he was hospitalized for 12 days with Covid-19 and pneumonia, but through it all he remained strong. 💙💙🙏🏾🙏🏾 #ProstateCancerSurvivor
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Listening to @sarasidnerCNN @SuzanneMalveaux @terrelljstarr @NikolenDC @mariabyrdctv discuss international reporting and their experiences reporting on the war in Ukraine. #NABJNAHJ22
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Today is @BrandonTensley and I’s TWO YEAR Anniversary at @CNN ! 🥺🥺 Feels surreal sometimes, but I am incredibly blessed to work with some of the best and tell some of the most important stories of our lifetime. ❤️🙏🏾
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Rocking purple for #SpiritDay and taking a stand against bullying. Nearly 58% of LGBTQ students don’t feel safe at school because of their sexual orientation. Stop the hate. 💜 #PrideNBCU
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. @FallonTonight is so lit.
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In 2021, the USDA rejected direct loan applications for 42% of Black farmers and 37% of Asian farmers, a five-year high for both groups. Only 9% of White farmers were denied loans in 2021. My latest with dynamic data analysis by @janieboschma below:
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Thank you so much @CNNPolitics family for the beautiful flowers. They brightened my day 💛🤗. I am grateful for your love and support.
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“Pursue your dreams, but know that it will cost you. Success will cost you. Physically and mentally it's going to cost you. And I just pray and hope that you survive.”
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I think about this interview of the pioneering Bernard Shaw, CNN's first chief anchor, who died this morning, often …
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BREAKING: FDA grants full approval to Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, opening door to more vaccine mandates.
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“If Facebook really wanted to get to the bottom of this, they’d have gotten to the bottom of this.” - @AriMelber
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Facebook promoted fake news about the Las Vegas shooting. @AriMelber has a message for Mark Zuckerberg on #TheBeat
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It is led by Here4TheKids, a movement founded by two women of color and calls for primarily White women to peacefully sit-in until Polis, a Democrat, signs an executive order banning guns. I spoke with founders, @TinaStrawnLife and @sairasameerarao .
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. @kerrywashington : “A big part of what safety for women looks likes is more women in power.”
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More than $620,000 in donations has been raised for Vice President Kamala Harris during the call with #WinWithBlackWomen , organizers say.
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@DMVBlackLives protestors blocking security checkpoints. #InaugurationDay
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"As many as 23 million renters are at risk of eviction by September 30, according to a report. Those most vulnerable to getting evicted are undocumented individuals, low-income renters and renters of color."
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Renters struggle as hopes for congressional relief dim
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I am super excited to join the race and equality team with the incomparable @NicoleChavz @NTerryEllis @SabrinaRClay and thank @RachelSmolkin @jfdulac for this opportunity. I am forever grateful to my colleagues on the @CNNPolitics team and for my time on the Breaking News team.
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“White women, statistically, have been the least likely to be arrested, assaulted by police officers and so we just said, ‘OK.’…we are the biggest voting block in this country. We do have power, we just forget that and we have been conditioned to forget that,” she also said.
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"It is officially official. Governor Kemp does not give a damn about us," Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said in a tweet regarding the decision.
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Georgia governor Brian Kemp suspends all local mask mandates as cases rise in the state
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This DNC #RollCall is LIT.
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I also spoke with White women at the sit-in, including actress Michaela Watkins. “White women have the privilege of being on the sidelines where we just have not been used to or trained to use our voting power or our presence & we’re being challenged to do that now,” she said.
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Not only was Yanez acquitted of manslaughter, but also on 2 counts of reckless discharge of a firearm. #PhilandoCastille
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I am praying and sending love to my friends and colleagues at CNN+ - ALL of whom are extremely talented journalists and content creators. If you have a spot open on your staff please please PLEASE consider them.
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CNN+, the streaming service that was hyped as one of the most signifiant developments in the history of CNN, will shut down on April 30, just one month after it launched.
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Yes. You read that right. The headline is not an error.
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A jury awarded $4 to the family of Gregory Vaughn Hill Jr., who was fatally shot by a Florida sheriff's deputy— $1 for funeral expenses and $1 each to Hill's three children.
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“He boasts about a booming economy, but it is not something he can take credit for. Much like the money he inherited from his father to start his business, President Trump inherited a growing economy from President Obama.”
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Got a full beat today, a much needed refresher for Spring. Over 3 weeks post op and I’m getting stronger each day. ✨
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. @OmarJimenez ’s composure during and after his arrest is not only a testament to his professionalism, but also to his character.
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Proud of this guy @OmarJimenez
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