legacy

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We talked to Nikki High, the founder of Octavia’s Bookshelf bookstore in Pasadena, about Butler’s legacy and why the title resonates with so many.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

BlackBerry’s legacy cybersecurity business, now known as the “secure communications” segment, agreed to sell endpoint security solution Cylance in 2024 and now focuses on communications systems for government agencies.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

To succeed, he said Canada needs to make deliberate long-term choices and investments and can’t rely on past advantages or legacy strengths alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

For Cooper, the connection between the program, the city and his legacy remains clear.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The legacy of slavery very much shaped my grandmother and the way she raised her nine children.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson