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Local leaders led a protest Monday outside an East New York restaurant that was renamed after President Obama. The Rev. Al Sharpton and Councilman Charles Barron joined other local leaders and residents

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Protest held against eatery named for Obama

Local leaders led a protest Monday outside an East New York restaurant that was renamed after President Obama. The Rev. Al Sharpton and Councilman Charles Barron joined other local leaders and residents

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