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Marian Anderson's love of fashion and shoes

Marian Anderson's love of fashion and shoes

Marian Anderson's love of fashion and shoes

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Marian Anderson overcame discrimination with Danbury farm

Marian Anderson overcame discrimination with Danbury farm

Marian Anderson overcame discrimination with Danbury farm

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Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence

Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence

Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence

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Gloria Naylor on the American dream

Gloria Naylor on the American dream

Gloria Naylor on the American dream

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Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind fencer, hiker, published author

Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind fencer, hiker, published author

Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind fencer, hiker, published author

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Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author [Audio Description + ASL]

Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author [Audio Description + ASL]

Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author [Audio Description + ASL]

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Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author—Extended Audio Description

Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author—Extended Audio Description

Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author—Extended Audio Description

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Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming

Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming

Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming

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Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard

Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard

Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard

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How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii

How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii

How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii

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The meaning of Aloha

The meaning of Aloha

The meaning of Aloha

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Director Stanley Nelson Talks About Miles Davis

Director Stanley Nelson Talks About Miles Davis

Director Stanley Nelson Talks About Miles Davis

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American Masters

Marian Anderson's singing recalls America's racial unrest

In 1919, Marian Anderson traveled to Chicago for a six-week opera course. Decades later, the city's lasting impression on her was heard through her rendition of the spiritual folk song, "Crucifixion," which evoked memories of the racial unrest she saw during her time there.

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