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Feb 2018
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SYMHC Classics: Who was the real Lone R...

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Today we're revisiting an episode from previous hosts Sarah and Deblina. The Lone Ranger has traditionally been portrayed by white actors, but many believe this character is based on a former slave named Bass Reeves. 
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