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Pbs: Sammy Davis, Jr.: Celebrities, Activism, and the Civil Rights Movement
Explore how celebrities can use their influence to support social and political movements in this video [5:06] from American Masters, Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me. Learn about the contributions of Sammy Davis, Jr. during the Civil...
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Pbs: Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me: Race, Politics, and Identity
Explore the complex identity of Sammy Davis, Jr. and its impact on his career as a performer in this video from American Masters, Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me. As a black man in a predominantly white industry, Sammy struggled to be...