Lyman Trumbull
Lyman Trumbull, (born Oct. 12, 1813, Colchester, Conn., U.S.—died June 25, 1896, Chicago, Ill.), U.S. senator from Illinois whose independent views during the Civil War...
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Andrew Johnson
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Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, remains one of the most polarizing figures in American history. Born into poverty on December 29,...
The Civil Rights Act of 1866
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The Civil Rights Act of 1866 (14 Stat. 27) was a momentous chapter in the development of civic equality for newly emancipated blacks in the...
New jack swing
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New jack swing (also known as swingbeat) was the most pop-oriented rhythm-and-blues music since 1960s Motown. Its performers were unabashed entertainers, free of artistic pretensions;...
Joseph J. Levin, Jr
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Joseph J. Levin, Jr., a native of Montgomery, Alabama, is co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center. From 1971, he served the SPLC in various...
Morris Dees
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Morris Dees, in full Morris Seligman Dees, Jr., (born December 16, 1936, Shorter, Alabama, U.S.), American lawyer and civil rights activist who is known for...
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
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Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a nonprofit organization based in Montgomery, Alabama, is committed to advocacy for civil rights and racial equality. Formally incorporated in...
Shirley Verrett
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Shirley Verrett was an American operatic mezzo-soprano who achieved international acclaim for her powerful and versatile voice. Born on May 31, 1931, in New Orleans,...
Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
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Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.: Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous...
Grace Bumbry
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Grace Bumbry is an American opera singer who has made a significant impact on the world of classical music. Born on January 4, 1937, in...