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  • Sent: 2008-01-17 23:25


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    The War at Home

    At a time when people thought blacks lacked intelligence, skill, and courage, the Tuskegee Airmen proved them wrong -- fighting the enemy overseas and racism at home.


  • Claudia Thomas
    Dr. Claudia Thomas

    From a campus rebellion to a devastating hurricane, Dr. Claudia Thomas has witnessed history and bounced back from adversity.


  • Katy Cropped
    Yes, We Did.

    Yes, we can. Yes, we did. Americans voted an African-American into the highest office in our country, and I have such an overwhelming sense of pride, passion and a renewed sense of hope. Let me be clear -- this is *not a blog to talk about...

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    Nelsen Mandela

    Born: July 18, 1918
    He's much of his life fighting apartheid, the racist system used by the former white government of South Africa to suppress the majority black population.


  • Marc
    The Times They Are A Changin'

    As we welcome in the New Year, lets hope 2008 will bring with it meaningful change in the way America deals with its aging population. Dylan said it first but it’s never been truer than now: “The times they are a-changin.” A social revolution is...

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  • Dick Smothers
    Dick Smothers

    Dick Smothers is one-half of one of the most successful comedy teams of all time and after 49 years, he's still getting big crowds and big laughs with his brother Tommy.


  • Marc
    It's About Attitude and You Need to Get it

    Hi. I'm Marc and I'm 56. That's right. You heard me.  After reaching a certain age, an admission of age can become difficult.  Over the last few years, discussions of my age have been greeted with,  "Really?  Wow, you don't act like...

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  • Monte Irvin
    Monte Irvin

    Baseball great Monte Irvin was initially tapped to be the first black player to break the color barrier.



 

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