history

Read an obituary for William Warfield here.

Read the quote in its full context here.

Read how the quote is referenced here.

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Read more about Hale Woodruff here.

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“When I was growing up, there were always whispers of black ancestors among my father’s family, but no one would…

Read how the quote is referenced here.

Read how the quote is referenced here.

Read the quote in its full context here.

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I am where I am because of the bridges I have crossed. Sojourner Truth was a bridge. Harriet Tubman was a bridge.…

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Read about the Duke Ellington song here.

Read an interview with David Dinkins here.

Read how the quote is referenced here.