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Rita Moreno's mother inspired her "One Day at a Time" role
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Rita Moreno's portrayal of her role on "One Day at a Time" was inspired by her mother.
Rita Moreno gives one of the shortest Oscars speeches ever
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Rita Moreno recalls giving the shortest Oscars speeches ever for "West Side Story."
Rita Moreno on facing sexism in the industry
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Rita Moreno recalls facing sexism in the industry.
How Rita Moreno became a social activist
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Rita Moreno attended the March on Washington and continued to advocate for social justice.
A sepia-toned photo of Duke Kahanamoku surfing a wave while Viola Hartman stands on his shoulders. The two have their arms outstretched as they ride the wave.
If we were to trace back to a single place and time where California surf culture began, it was likely Corona del Mar in the 1920s. And the person who gave birth to it was Duke Kahanamoku — fittingly known as the "father of modern surfing."
W.E.B. Du Bois passed away on the eve of the 1963 March on Washington
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Du Bois’ death at the 1963 March on Washington marked a passing of the torch in civil rights.
Du Bois used visualized data to confront racism at the 1900 Paris Exposition
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At the 1900 Paris Expo, Du Bois used data to present a visually captivating case against racism.
W.E.B. Du Bois' childhood, family and education
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Born in 1868, W.E.B. Du Bois rose from hardship to academic excellence.
The formation of the NAACP and Du Bois’ magazine, “The Crisis”
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How Du Bois used "The Crisis" and NAACP efforts to expose racism and celebrate Black achievement.
A brief history of Reconstruction
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Reconstruction saw Black progress, then backlash erased gains after brief equality.
Alvin Ailey on Chauncey Green, the friend who saved his life
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Ailey describes his "blood memories" and an impactful friendship.
Rennie Harris on the power of the choreographer
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Rennie Harris describes how choreographers are responsible for their dancers.
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