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Elizabeth Eckford
Elizabeth Eckford
Civil Rights Activist, Little Rock Nine

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Elizabeth Eckford is one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who, in 1957, were the first black students ever to attend classes at the previously all-white Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Tags: Little Rock Nine · Little Rock Central High School · Little Rock, Arkansas · Pulitzer Prize · Arkansas National Guard · Lisa Marie Russell · The Ernest Green Story · Disney Channel · National Press Photographers Association · President Dwight D. Eisenhower

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July 12, 2018 Dreams

William Goldstein was previously a recording artist for Motown Records and CBS Masterworks. He has over 50 albums currently available. He has also scored over 50 movie and television projects, including NBC's "Fame" and Disney's "The Miracle Worker".

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August 19, 2016 Change

Dr. Hassan Tetteh is a board-certified surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery, critical care, heart and lung transplantation, research and education. He is a member of the Washington Regional Transplant Community.

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Sarah Dash: I Couldn't Walk on My Own for Almost 5 Years — Photo Credit: Shefik

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June 11, 2018 Resilience

Sarah Dash's first notable appearance was as a member of Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles. Dash has had a full career, moving from singer, to songwriter and session musician for famous bands that include Labelle, The Rolling Stones, and Keith Richards.

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Sonny Turner: The Lesson in Life You Learn — Photo Credit: Shefik

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September 2, 2019 Perseverance

Sonny Turner is best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including four no. 1 hits, and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world.

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Freddie Jackson: The Title of My First Album Is 'Rock Me Tonight' — Photo Credit: Shefik

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July 25, 2018 Sentimentality

Freddie Jackson is an American soul singer. Among his well-known hits are "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)", "Have You Ever Loved Somebody", "Jam Tonight", "Do Me Again", and "You Are My Lady".

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