arts and entertainment
First black actor to win an Oscar: Hattie McDaniel
February 29, 2012Roles in film for African Americans at the time were almost exclusively as maids and servants. McDaniel excelled at appearing in such roles, for which she received wide criticism.
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Union, civil rights struggles converge in songfest
February 29, 2012Among the traditional union singers were professionals Matt Taylor of New Mexico, JD Thompson of Oklahoma, and Kenny Winfree of Tennessee.
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Left on the bookshelf: “The John Carlos Story”
February 9, 2012The name John Carlos will forever be etched in American history.
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Chris Rock says he’s willing to pay higher taxes
February 3, 2012Jesus would support taxing the rich, said President Barack Obama at this week's national prayer breakfast.
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Don Cornelius, creator of “Soul Train,” dead at 75
February 2, 2012Don Cornelius, creator of the iconic "Soul Train" television show, was found dead on Wednesday at his California home. He was 75.
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