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George W. Carver graduated from college ________ became a scientist.

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Marian Anderson’s father bought her a piano, _______ her family was too poor to afford lessons.

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Thurgood Marshall was an outstanding student, _________ he was not able to go to the University of Maryland because of his skin color.

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Oprah was born in Mississippi, ________ moved to Nashville later on.

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Carver was born in 1864, ________ his birthdate is unknown.

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Oprah is an actress _______ a producer.

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Marshall was a lawyer, judge, ________ a Supreme Court Justice.

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Marian Anderson was a singer _________ performer.

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