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“This Land is Your Land”: 75 years and the fight’s still on
February 25, 2015"I have decided long ago that my songs and ballads would not get the hugs and kisses of the capitalistic experts." - Woody Guthrie
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Selma: The real winner of every Oscar in sight
February 25, 2015The crowd at the Academy Award ceremony stood and cheered. Somebody said that Selma stole the show. How true.
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“Auschwitz”
February 25, 2015" I pass this on, and for those of you who haven't seen my poetry collection I include a poem I wrote in 1955, after my visit to Auschwitz."
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Today in African American history: Muhammad Ali the champ!
February 25, 2015On this date in 1964, Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, became world heavyweight boxing champion by defeating Sonny Liston in a stunning upset.
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“Sassy Mamas”: Generational and gender role reversals
February 25, 2015"Sassy Mamas" is a comedy-drama about three longtime girlfriends in Washington, D.C.
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