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Miss. church apologizes for barring black marriage

Jeff Amy, Associated Press
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A predominantly white Mississippi church has apologized for its refusal to allow a black couple to marry in its sanctuary, though the couple said Monday they knew nothing of the apology until a reporter called...
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Mississippi governor: 'Unfortunate' church blocked black wedding

Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA, Mississippi (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said Thursday it is 'unfortunate' that a predominantly white church in the state wouldn't allow a black couple to get married in its sanctuary...
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Black couple denied wedding at church

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VIDEO - The Wilson's were trying to get married at the predominantly white first baptist church of Crystal Springs. A church they attend regularly, but are not members of..
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