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Rakia Reynolds, Founder & CEO: Skai Blue Media

Rakia Reynolds, Founder & CEO: Skai Blue Media

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The Groundbreaking Broadway Casting of "A Raisin in the Sun"

The Groundbreaking Broadway Casting of "A Raisin in the Sun"

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Lorraine Hansberry's Inspiration for "A Raisin in the Sun"

Lorraine Hansberry's Inspiration for "A Raisin in the Sun"

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Lorraine Hansberry on being young, gifted and black

Lorraine Hansberry on being young, gifted and black

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Lorraine Hansberry speaks out against injustice

Lorraine Hansberry speaks out against injustice

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Against All Odds: Meet the Woman Behind American Masters

Against All Odds: Meet the Woman Behind American Masters

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Itzhak in theaters March 9 in New York City

Itzhak in theaters March 9 in New York City

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Hedy Lamarr and Howard Hughes' Relationship

Hedy Lamarr and Howard Hughes' Relationship

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Interview with Director Alexandra Dean

Interview with Director Alexandra Dean

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Journalist Unearths Audio Taped Hedy Interviews

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American Masters

Learn how Bob Hope came up with his iconic standup routines

Journalist Richard Zoglin, comedy writer Robert Mills, and America's most beloved amphibian, Kermit the Frog, discuss Bob Hope's groundbreaking improvisational style. His fast-paced monologues were flexible, and allowed him to bring current events into his comedy act.
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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
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Season 4 Episode 4
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Explores the life, works and beliefs of the late writer and civil rights activist.
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