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How MLK Influenced the Direction of 'Star Trek'
Actress Nichelle Nichols was about to quit "Star Trek" until none other than Dr. Martin Luther King persuaded her to stay.
The Ultimate 'Orange is the New Black' Quiz
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It's the show that put female prisoners on center stage. How much do you know about "Orange is the New Black" and its all-star cast?
Oprah for President? Five Reasons It Could Happen in 2020
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Oprah in 2020 might not be as far-fetched as it once seemed. HowStuffWorks explains why she could be the first female president in the U.S.
'Hidden Figures' Who Stood With Martin Luther King Jr.
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Coretta Scott King and numerous other women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. were committed activists in their own right during the Civil Rights Movement.
Remembering Singer, Actor and Activist Harry Belafonte
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Harry Belafonte has died. A shining star in his own right, Belafonte was a key supporter of the civil rights movement and other humanitarian missions.
The Journey of 'Uncle Tom': From Abolitionist Hero to Ultimate Sellout
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'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was a wildly popular novel about a heroic enslaved man. But along the way, 'Uncle Tom' became a shorthand insult for a Black man who's subservient to whites.
5 Things to Know About Author Roald Dahl
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The author of many beloved children's classics, Roald Dahl was also a World War II flying ace and a spy. Learn more about this controversial figure.
How the ACLU Works
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The ACLU has defended Americans’ civil liberties for more than 80 years. Learn about the ACLU, its accomplishments and its defense of civil liberties.
Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History
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Harpers Ferry is known as the spot where John Brown launched his disastrous slave rebellion. But why was it also a transportation and ammunitions powerhouse?
What Makes a Protest Effective? 3 Movements That Got Results
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Is it millions of marchers with clever signs and slogans, or does effective protest take more than just raised voices and collective outrage?