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  • Sidney Poitier Smiling

    Sidney Poitier

    private IL, United States

    Sidney Poitier is, without question, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just … Continue reading →

  • Ida B Wells and Oprah Winfrey

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    This brand new multimedia presentation looks at the lives of two amazing African-American female journalists. Each was born in Mississippi, moved to Tennessee, and built an amazing life in Chicago. Ida B. Wells is often credited as being the first … Continue reading →

  • Women Who Have Run For President

    Private Venue

    What do Victoria Woodhull, Gracie Allen, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  They are among the many and amazing, completely fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see the election of a woman as President is not a … Continue reading →

  • History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning

    Private Venue

     History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning Mississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. It had everything from a cinematic standpoint: dynamic lead characters, powerful and determined villains, mystery, mood, … Continue reading →

  • Mark Spitz 1972 Olympics

    1972 – America 50 Years Ago

    Scarsdale Adult School Scarsdale, United States

    Our time capsule lands 50 years ago in the tumultuous year of 1972. As the Vietnam war dragged on, the battles between Archie Bunker and his son-in-law, 'Meathead Mike' Stivic accurately reflected the deep divisions in 1972 America. 'All In … Continue reading →

  • Medgar Evers

    Medgar Evers: Is It Ever Too Late To Do The Right Thing?

    Palos Heights Public Library 12501 S. 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL, United States

    Medgar Evers Is My Hero. Medgar Evers, a brave Civil Rights leader, was assassinated in the driveway of his home, murdered by a Ku Klax Klan leader bent on blood. What offense had Medgar Evers committed? He was trying to register African … Continue reading →

  • ROsa Parks Bus

    Rosa Parks And The Montgomery Bus Boycott

    Private Venue

    Rosa Parks: Real Story Of A Real Hero December 1, 1955.  One brave and determined woman made a fateful decision that changed the course of human history.  Rosa Parks’ decision to challenge the segregation of busses in Alabama sparked the … Continue reading →

  • Two Heroes From History

    Zoom

    Today, I challenge you to join me to learn about two fabulous heroes from history – even though you are probably not familiar with either name. This is the kind of history I love to present. It's challenging and yet … Continue reading →

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