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Selma 2015: a massive gathering but a long march ahead
March 16, 2015What perilous choices stood before the country in 1965 and what perilous choices stand before us today?
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Today in women’s and labor history: Teachers unite in NYC
March 16, 2015The United Federation of Teachers was formed to represent New York City public school teachers on March 16, 1960.
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Today in women’s history: Musical theater diva Julia Migenes is born
March 13, 2015Julia Migenes, the American mezzo-soprano working primarily in musical theater repertoire, was born on this date.
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Seventy years since the end of WWII: “A Generation”
March 12, 2015The struggle of Polish people after the invasion of Nazi Germany is portrayed well in this 1955 film.
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Selma commemoration a testimonial to victory of struggle
March 12, 2015"What a glorious task we are given," said Obama. "We know the march is not yet over, the race not yet won. Change depends on what we do."
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