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“What this [presidency] campaign is about this bringing millions of people jobs in this country.”

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Bernie Sanders is an American politician who has served as the senior United States Senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he is known for his progressive policies and has been a vocal advocate for social justice, healthcare reform, and environmental protection throughout his career. more

“Nina Simone was a gifted and prolific singer, songwriter and pianist who became a powerful presence in the civil rights movement and paid a professional price for it. Behind the scenes, she struggled in a fractious, sometimes violent relationship with her husband and manager and with mental health issues that strained other relationships, including with her only daughter.”

“I think it's fair to say that Nina Simone was a prodigy.”

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“I applied for a scholarship to Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. I knew I was good enough, but they turned me down. And it took me about six months to realize it was because I was black. I never really got over that jolt of racism at the time.”

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“You know, and the fact that Nina Simone had to start playing in clubs and sing because her parents had moved north to support her music education. You know, so she had to sing. She had to make a living 'cause she was supporting her family. So poverty and race put her in this place which, you know, created enormous success, but it's not what her psyche was all about.”

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