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Stax Records President Al Bell Honors Aretha Franklin, a Lost Icon in 2018

As part of our end-of-year round up, iconic record label executive Al Bell, responsible for soul legends like Isaac Hayes and Otis Redding, tells personal stories about meeting Aretha Franklin when she was 16 and…

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Beyond MLK: What is to be done, with Danny Glover, Nina Turner, and Eddie

During a Q&A with actor Danny Glover, Our Revolution President Nina Turner, and TRNN Executive Producer Eddie Conway, audience members ask about a range of issues such as COINTELPRO, progressive organizing, the Democratic Party, and…

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‘My Country Is the World’ opposing the Vietnam War and Jim Crow | The Chris Hedges Report

The radicalism of the 1960s did not fall from the sky—it was built by the uncommon bravery of common people. One of those people was Staughton Lynd, a professor who accompanied movements for justice as…

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Rob Schneider Tweets to Civil Rights Leader John Lewis about MLK – Donkey of the Day (01-17-17)

Rob Schneider earns Donkey of the Day after attempting to explain the historical significance of Martin Luther King Jr. to civil rights activist John Lewis — on Martin Luther King Day. â–º Don’t forget to…

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Sean Spicer Mixes Up Martin Luther King Jr. and Martin Luther King III – Donkey of the Day

Charlamagne awards Sean Spicer his second donkey of the day for not knowing the difference between Martin Luther King Jr. and Martin Luther King III. â–º Don’t forget to click the Subscribe button to be…

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