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Encyclopedia Britannica: Wayne Shorter
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Wayne Shorter, an African-American musician and composer, a major jazz saxophonist, among the most influential hard-bop and modal musicians and a pioneer of jazz-rock fusion music.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Whitney Houston
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Whitney Houston, an American singer and actress who was one of the best-selling musical performers of the 1980s and '90s.
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Black Past: Jackson, Mahalia
This encyclopedia article tells the high points of Mahalia Jackson's life. She was a world-renowned gospel singer whose influence was felt in the civil rights movement.
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Black Past: Bert Williams
This encyclopedia article gives a good overview of the life of Bert Williams, a black entertainer of the early 1900's who broke many color lines.
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New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Acadians
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Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Apaches
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Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Blackfoot
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Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Hopis
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Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Nez Perce
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Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Oneidas
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Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Paiutes
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