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History has remained almost silent on the
triumphs of African-American women. No more. Six of these women are
stepping forward to tell their own stories of how they overcame the
tremendous odds of poverty, racism and ignorance to climb to the top of
their fields. While some people might consider it arrogant, boastful, or
lacking in humility to talk about your own achievements, there’s a
saying in the African-American community: “It’s a poor dog that can’t
wag it’s own tail.” Since history didn’t do it for them, these sisters
are here today doing it for themselves. This project is still in
development, so we gratefully welcome all comments from you, our
audience.
*Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
Starring:
Constance Denson-Hamilton and Zelda Foxall
“Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves”
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Aretha Franklin and the Eurythmics
“J’ai Deux Amours”
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Josephine Baker
“Woke Up This Morning With My Mind on Freedom”
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SNCC* Freedom Singers / Bernice Johnson
“Star Trek Theme”
~ The Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra / Fred Steiner - Conductor
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