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Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks are two of the greatest heroes in American history. Each of these courageous women risked her life for the betterment of others. Neither achieved wealth, and both knew great sorrow before becoming historical icons.   … Continue reading

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

Watergate Part Two

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History Vs. The Movies: Watergate Watergate Part Two Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal.  In this two-part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots of the crime and Richard Nixon's Administration's desperate attempts to cover it … Continue reading

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The Life Of Robin Williams

Private Venue

The Life Of Robin Williams Robin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time.  His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly!  Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man- intensely charitable and compassionate, but plagued by insecurity, battling addictions, and … Continue reading

Motivational Speech – I Love PBJ

Private Venue

I LOVE PBJ: FIVE INGREDIENTS TO SUCCESS My favorite motivational speech! I have shared this with companies, keynotes, schools and groups across the country - and each time the result has been spectacular. How did a quirky, idiosyncratic schoolteacher help … 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

Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!

Suffern Free Library 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY, United States

The Academy Awards are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in the movies. Each year, the Oscars are watched by huge audiences, and the results can make or break a film's chances at success. They also have a huge impact … Continue reading

Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy

Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, United States

  Carol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television.  And on Broadway. And in films.  She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful, and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading

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Motivational Speech – I Love PBJ

Private Venue

I LOVE PBJ: FIVE INGREDIENTS TO SUCCESS My favorite motivational speech! I have shared this with companies, keynotes, schools and groups across the country - and each time the result has been spectacular. How did a quirky, idiosyncratic schoolteacher help … Continue reading

Nellie Bly And Dorothy Kilgallen

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Nellie Bly and Dorothy Kilgallen are two of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history.   Nellie Bly fearlessly exposed the harsh, unfair working conditions for mill workers in Pittsburgh, drawing the ire of the richest people in the … Continue reading