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Us (organization)  

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  • Since the 1960s, the organization Us has played a significant role in black political and intellectual culture. Founded in Los Angeles in 1965 by Maulana Karenga and a group of fellow activists, Us defined itself as a cultural and social change organization. [Source: Encyclopedia of Black Studies; Us]

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