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This newspaper's editorial positions remain strong and 'ours' exclusively
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Call & Post
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May 28, 2008
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When Clevelander and legendary boxing impresario Don King took over this newspaper, he made one thing crystal clear to the publication's then-new management, advisers and staff. And that was that this venerable institution - celebrating its 90th anniversary - will look out for the best interests of African Americans - especially those who are the most vulnerable.
His mandates were and in his own words were:
"Be especially diligent to look out for the least among us without voice and give them a voice."
"Seek the TRUTH wherever it may be and without regard to race, creed, religion or national origin. And then, I want you to print it for all to see."
"Do not be afraid to call to task people ...