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Black NFL players seek equal compensation for brain injuries

For a number of former NFL players, the hard hits extend beyond the field. Although the league has settled claims related to concussions and brain injuries, there are questions now as to whether race was used unfairly to determine who got the money. John Yang has the story.

Black NFL players seek equal compensation for brain injuries

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