The "Black Belt" of the south is an area encompassing 623 mostly contiguous counties across 11 states. The Black Belt is home to about 40% of the nation’s 40 million African Americans.
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A Tribute to King Harald V of Norway, and a Salute to My Friend and Brother, King Haakon VIII By

I learned of King Harald’s passing with real sadness. On behalf of Operation HOPE, I send our condolences to Queen