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“They had all this talent, and they had no instruments. So they started rap music. They rhymed on their own. They made their own sounds and their own movements.”

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Max Roach

Max Roach, born on January 10, 1924 and died on August 16, 2007, was an outstanding jazz drummer. He held a significant position in the jazz world, known for his unique sense of rhythm and innovative musical style. more

“What is Americanism? Every one has a different answer. Some people say it is never to submit to the dictation of a King. Others say Americanism is the pride of liberty and the defence of an insult to the flag with their gore. When some half-developed person tramples on that flag, we should be ready to pour out the blood of the nation, they say. But do we not sit in silence when that flag waves over living conditions which should be an insult to all patriotism?”

“It is better to be true to what you believe, though that be wrong, than to be false to what you believe, even if that belief is correct.”

Ifs Believe Belief Integrity Being True

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“I would rather be known as an advocate of equal suffrage than to speak every night on the best-paying platforms in the United States and ignore it.”

States Night Speak United Known United States Integrity Equal Conviction Every Night Platforms Suffrage

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“[When asked: "If women voted, would they not have to sit on juries?":] Many women would be glad of a chance to sit on anything. There are women who stand up and wash six days in the week at 75 cents a day who would like to take a vacation and sit on a jury at $1.50.”

Ifs Would Be Law Chance Week Six Glad Vacation Cents Wages Jury

Author:Anna Howard Shaw

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