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Gloria Naylor speaks about the American dream and Nella Larsen's "Passing."
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In 1975, Bella Abzug went on the "Dinah!" show and questioned what was missing in our democracy.
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While in Congress, Bella Abzug elevated feminist causes, including women's financial independence.
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Actress Lily Tomlin talks about campaigning for Bella Abzug and how she was inspired to fight.
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At the 1900 Paris Expo, Du Bois used data to present a visually captivating case against racism.
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How Du Bois used "The Crisis" and NAACP efforts to expose racism and celebrate Black achievement.
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Born in 1868, W.E.B. Du Bois rose from hardship to academic excellence.
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Reconstruction saw Black progress, then backlash erased gains after brief equality.
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Du Bois’ death at the 1963 March on Washington marked a passing of the torch in civil rights.
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Ailey's "Revelations" performance depicted the "Black experience."
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Ailey describes his "blood memories" and an impactful friendship.
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Rennie Harris choreographed a piece about Ailey for the 60th anniversary of the company.
