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Africans in the Diaspora; acknowledges the continuing painful economic and personal consequences of the exploitation of Africa and Africans in the Diaspora and the racism it has generated; and supports the OAU as it intensifies its efforts to pursue the cause of reparations." The motion was sponsored by Grant,
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647:"The Radical Legacy of Bernie Grant"
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1018:. Davidlammy.co.uk. Archived from
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44:Grant's funeral Order of Service
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522:Grant's archive is held at the
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345:. Grant later stood for the
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