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Bunche

American  
[buhnch] / bʌntʃ /

noun

  1. Ralph (Johnson), 1904–71, U.S. diplomat: at the United Nations 1946–71; Nobel Peace Prize 1950.


Bunche British  
/ bʌntʃ /

noun

  1. Ralph Johnson . 1904–71, US diplomat and United Nations official: awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1950 for his work as UN mediator in Palestine (1948–49); UN undersecretary (1954–71)

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The building, which is located on the quad, is home to the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies Library and Media Center.

From Los Angeles Times

Bunches of flowers were left near Greenhill Street on Thursday evening after police confirmed Thomas had died.

From BBC

It always surprises me that Bunche is an afterthought — the first African American; the first Black person, period — to win a Nobel Prize, and an early leader in civil rights.

From Los Angeles Times

Only one major poll, from UCLA’s Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, which has worked closely with the task force, has offered a contrarian point of view.

From Los Angeles Times

The best way to enjoy Honey Bunches of Oats is with almonds and blueberries, per a suggestion from user u/LeoThyroxine.

From Salon