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The Power of Song (The Pete Seeger Story)

by Ralph Deeds

The documentary, "The Power of Song," tells the story of the long and sometimes rocky road traveled by a remarkable American, Pete Seeger. For the pre-boomer generation it will bring back memories of the... published 11 months ago

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Today We Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

by Ralph Deeds

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose contribution is recognized by today's holiday, is best nown as an icon of the civil rights movement. But King spoke out on many other issues. Here's a sampler.... published 8 months ago

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Paul Robeson, An Amazing American, Sings

by Ralph Deeds

Paul Robeson was an amazing American, son of a former slave, multi-talented, multi-dimensional and courageous in acting on his convictions. A precursor of Joe Louis, Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan and Tiger... published 16 months ago

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The Day Louis Armstrong Made Noise David Margolick in the NY Times

by Ralph Deeds

Fifty years ago this week, all eyes were on Little Rock where nine black students were trying for the first time, to desegregate a major Southern high school. With fewer than 150 blacks, the town of Grand... published 12 months ago

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