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LBJ thanks Martin Luther King for his praise after "We Shall Overcome" speech to Congress on need to guarantee voting rights for Black Americans--today 1965:

Upcoming in 2026: JACK RYAN (Amazon) May POWERBOOK III: RAISING KANAN (Starz) June 12 OTHELLO (STC) May 19-June 21 ELSBETH (CBS) Season 4 THE EVER FONKY LOWDOWN with Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (Monterey Jazz Fest)

Brandi Carlile's accompaniment for "America the Beautiful" before the game last night was SistaStrings. The duo, Chauntee and Monique Ross, played another American anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," on the Library's Stradivarius instruments in 2024. Here's a clip of that impromptu performance. ⬇️

Surya Bonaly originated the backflip in the Winter Olympics and was penalized for it. She should have won the gold medal. Now the Olympics is celebrating another skater for doing her move. The Olympic Committee owes her an apology and a gold medal.

28-year-old Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on cover of Time Magazine, this month 1957:

Founded Jan. 9, 1865 🎉 As we celebrated 160 years of excellence in 2025, we thank everyone who has shaped our story — past, present and future. Here’s to another 160 years of impact, innovation and BSU Pride! 🖤💛

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