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Afterward, he earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the historically black Howard University in Washington, according to the Trinity Web site.

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He has proved himself a master at politics and at tapping into the anger of his young black audiences.

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The ballots are burned by the scrutineers with the assistance of the secretary of the conclave and the master of ceremonies, who adds special chemicals to make the smoke white or black.

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The ultimate master of costume made a wise choice for his courtroom appearance: He is wearing black satin pants, a black jacket and vest (no shirt), and a black neck scarf with tiny white polka dots.

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Jim Clyburn, the most powerful black politician in the state and the only African-American member of the congressional delegation is the master of ceremony.

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