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November 24, 2021

Ahmaud Arbery's Killers Convicted

On November 24, 2021, a jury in Brunswick, Georgia, convicted Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William Bryan of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Arbery was chased and fatally shot on February 23, 2020, while jogging. The case drew national attention after cellphone video of the shooting was released months later.

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People: Ahmaud Arbery
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1. Ahmaud Arbery's Killers Convicted of Murder - BBC News2. Three Men Convicted in Ahmaud Arbery Murder Case - NPR3. Ahmaud Arbery's Killers Found Guilty of Murder - CNN
November 24, 1868

Scott Joplin Born

Born November 24, 1868, Scott Joplin composed some of the most enduring music in American history, including "Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer." His opera "Treemonisha" addressed themes of racial uplift through education.

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People: Scott Joplin
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1. Scott Joplin - National Park Service

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