President Obama Honors Senator Edward William Brooke
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The President recognizes the accomplishments of former Senator Edward William Brooke, the first African American elected to the United States Senate by popular vote, as Brooke receives the Congressional Gold Medal. October 28, 2009. (Public Domain)
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- -: President Obama Honors Senator Edward William Brooke
October 28, 2009 (over 14 years ago)The President recognizes the accomplishments of former Senator Edward William Brooke, the first African American elected to the United States Senate by popular vote, as Brooke receives the Congressional Gold Medal. October 28, 2009. (Public Domain)
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- -: Keepers of the Dream Awards Gala
April 7, 2011 (about 13 years ago)President Obama speaks at the National Action Network's Keepers of the Dream Awards Gala in New York. April 6, 2011.
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John F. Kennedy: Address on Civil Rights
June 11, 1963 (almost 61 years ago)In John F. Kennedy's Address on Civil Rights, he talks about equality for every American. In response to African-American students needing military protection at the University of Alabama, he appeals to the American conscience and describes the current situation as a moral issue. He states that t...
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Rodney King: Rodney King Speaks
May 1, 1992 (almost 32 years ago)Rodney King speaks to the public for the first time after the acquittal of police involved in his traffic stop beating through Los Angeles into multi-day riots. He appeals to citizens to stop the violence and work out their differences peacefully.
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Thelma Golden: How Art Gives Shape to Cultural Change
February 1, 2009 (about 15 years ago)Thelma Golden talks about her passion to use art to make cultural changes not just in the African American community, but across urban America.
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