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Murray, Anna Pauline "Pauli"

(Encyclopedia) Murray, Pauli, 1910–1985, American lawyer, priest, and activist, b. Baltimore, S.J.D. Yale University, 1965, MDiv, General Theological…

C. Vann Woodward,

Comer Vann Woodwardhistorian Born: 11/13/1908Birthplace: Vanndale, Arkansas Pulitzer Prize-winning storyteller and historian who chronicled the upheaval of the turbulent South, as well as its…

Val Kilmer

actorBorn: 12/31/1959Birthplace: Los Angeles, Film actor known for his brilliant performances, intense preparation, and utter submersion into the roles he plays. His career began on Broadway, and…

Tonto

The Question: What does the term "kemosabe" mean? The name The Lone Ranger used to call his Indian friend, Tonto. I'm quite sure it doesn't mean "friend", but something like "…

Neil Young

singer; songwriter; guitaristBorn: 11/12/1945Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada From his work with Buffalo Springfield (1966–68) and Crosby, Stills, and Nash in the 1960s and 1970s, to a prolific…

Cities in Black History

    Atlanta to Washington, DC: landmarks in African-American history by David Johnson Chicago, Illinois at night Related Links Black History Features…

Giving Pledge Participants

The United States is home to roughly 40% of the world's billionaires. About 10% of America's richest citizens have committed to participate in the Giving Pledge and donate at least 50% of their…

2006 Olympics: Skeleton

Face first down an icy track by Gerry Brown and Christine Frantz Related Links 2006 Winter Olympics 2006 Skeleton Medal Standings Skeleton Through the Years…

Keenan Ivory Wayans

actor, comedian, writer, directorBorn: 6/8/1958Birthplace: New York City Keenan Ivory Wayans directed one of the most critically acclaimed TV comedy skit shows, In Living Color (1990–92), often…