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Remembering comic and social critic Lenny Bruce on his 90th
October 14, 2015He was a renowned stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, and screenwriter.
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“Black Panther Party: Vanguard of the Revolution” – unfinished business
October 14, 2015A stirring montage of film clips, talking heads and still photos of one of the most dramatic movements in modern history.
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Today in history: National Food Bank Week and World Food Day
October 14, 2015This week is a great time to start thinking about helping others as the holiday season approaches.
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Alabama’s new Jim Crow far from subtle
October 14, 2015In Alabama, 50 years after Selma, voting rights are once more under assault.
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In America we speak more than just English!
October 13, 2015In the United States today, approximately 120 to 130 indigenous languages are still spoken by at least a few people.
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