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Oliver Goodall, Tuskegee Airman and Rose Parade participant, dies

Oliver Goodall, one of the Tuskegee Airmen who broke the color barrier in World War II, died on Tuesday. The 88-year-old Altadena resident rode the...
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The Un-United States of America- a nation divided over Healthcare Reform

This morning thousands of conservative citizens have gathered outside the White House andTampa, Florida to vehemently object to President Barack...
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Chicago more segregated with Obama re-election campaign strategy via Lovie Smith

Lovie Smith, the head coach of the Chicago Bears, is spending some of his off-season time endorsing President Barack Obama for president. However,...
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Beatles 1965 anti-segregation contract sells for over $20,000

The 1965 Beatles contract which contained a clause saying the group wouldn't play to a segregated audience sold Tuesday for $23,033 ...
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Historian Lewisohn says Beatles rejected segregation on two tours and maybe more

According to recent stories, including one in the Daily Mail,the Beatles refused to play to a segregated audience at the Cow Palace in Daly City,...
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Richard Nixon: Domestic Policy

President Nixon steered a middle course domestically. Although foreign affairs remained his major focus,the NixonAdministration issued a number of...
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The Southern Manifesto and modern Republican talking points

By early 1956, the Southerners in Congress were deeply concerned. Without any substantial legislation being passed by Congress to break the...
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De Facto Segregation: a tale of one city

Aristotle was abig fan of education, convinced it was thefoundation of any society. Yet, understanding must encapsulate the big picture as...
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Top 10 Moments of the 1890s

  • Gay Nineties
  • February 7, 2011
The 1890s are known today as “The Gay Nineties.” This has nothing to do with homosexuality. Instead, it refers to the fun loving mood...
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Shades of Don't Ask Don't Tell: Truman Desegregates the Military

Congress is debating lifting the ban on gays in the military. After World War II, President Truman found himself in a similar position asBarack...
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