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Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.
Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.
Learn about Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize-winning author of Night.
Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke.
Learn about Marlee Matlin, Oscar-winning actress and champion of the Deaf community.
Discover how celebrated cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.
Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political writers of modern times.
Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian.
Explore the career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and his award-winning graphic novel Maus.
Take an intimate look into the life and career of screen and stage icon Liza Minnelli.
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Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.
Eight cultural icons on their journeys to becoming masters of their artistic disciplines.
Sun Ra had a profound and lasting influence on members of the Sun Ra Arkestra.
Each day, Sun Ra wrote a piece of music solely for “the Creator.”
Sun Ra wanted to change humanity with his concept of the “alter destiny.”
Sun Ra was one of the first Black artists to have his own record label.
Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire.
Learn about Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize-winning author of Night.
Elie Wiesel reunited with his sister in France.
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