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Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis on Struggle to Win, and Now Protect, Voting Rights in US Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis on Struggle to Win, and Now Protect, Voting Rights in US DemocracyNow.org - We spend the hour looking at the bloody struggle to obtain — and protect — voting rights in the US with the civil rights icon ... Rated: 4.818182     Duration: 784 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:43:48 PDT	Civil Rights Luminary Dorothy Height Dies at 98 Civil Rights Luminary Dorothy Height Dies at 98 Gwen Ifill remembers civil rights activist Dr. Dorothy Height, who was a leader in both the African-American and women's rights movements. She ... Rated: 5     Duration: 307 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:52:30 PDT	Civil Rights Icon Height Had Big Local Impact Civil Rights Icon Height Had Big Local Impact Civil rights leader Dorothy Height has died at age 98. Rated: -1     Duration: 130 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:43:22 PDT	Martin Luther King Jr Quotes Revisited Martin Luther King Jr Quotes Revisited Quotes from civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr are considered in the context of the current plight of African Americans by The Young Turks ... Rated: 4.8773389     Duration: 439 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:39:00 PST
THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA FROM BBC MOTION GALLERY THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA FROM BBC MOTION GALLERY The footage you are about to see is unforgettable, even unimaginable. Both BBC News and CBS News extensively covered the American Civil Rights ... Rated: 4.5675673     Duration: 135 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:27:43 PDT	Michael Jackson Memorial Service - Martin Luther King III, Bernice King Michael Jackson Memorial Service - Martin Luther King III, Bernice King The son and daughter of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. eulogizes Michael Jackson, whom Martin says "was truly the best at what he ... Rated: 4.9185185     Duration: 399 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:01:16 PDT	Marlene Harris-Taylor interviews Martin Luther Kings daughter - Yolanda King on "Journal." Marlene Harris-Taylor interviews Martin Luther Kings daughter - Yolanda King on "Journal." The late Yolanda King, daughter of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther, was interviewed by Marlene Harris-Taylor. King talked about her father' ... Rated: 5     Duration: 594 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:13:39 PST	Civil rights leader Fred Shuttlesworth dies Civil rights leader Fred Shuttlesworth dies The outspoken icon pioneered the way for Civil Rights in America. Rated: -1     Duration: 158 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:12:50 PDT
Voters Rights Romney Ripoff (part 1 of 6, made with Spreaker) Voters Rights Romney Ripoff (part 1 of 6, made with Spreaker) Source: www.spreaker.com Democracy Now, Amy Goodman and The Young Turks Democracy Now! 9-3-2012 Headlines Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, on ... Rated: -1     Duration: 901 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:05:35 PDT	Michael Jackson Dies Age 50 - Mobo Reaction Michael Jackson Dies Age 50 - Mobo Reaction CLICK HERE: tr.im Paramedics were called to the singer's home around midday local time on Thursday after he stopped breathing and suffered a ... Rated: 4.6896553     Duration: 228 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:40:14 PDT	Alex Remembers American Icon Russell Means Alex Remembers American Icon Russell Means American icon and patriot Russell Means passed away on October 22, several weeks after a delegation of Lakota leaders told the State Department ... Rated: 4.8762889     Duration: 562 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:44:15 PDT	Michael Jackson Memorial - We Will Never Forget You ! # 1958 - 2009# Michael Jackson Memorial - We Will Never Forget You ! # 1958 - 2009# I will miss him!" Speaking outside the UCLA medical centre in Los Angeles, civil rights activist Rev Al Sharpton paid tribute to his friend ... Rated: 4.8879309     Duration: 335 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:58:07 PDT
Voters Rights Romney Ripoff (part 2 of 6, made with Spreaker) Voters Rights Romney Ripoff (part 2 of 6, made with Spreaker) Source: www.spreaker.com Democracy Now, Amy Goodman and The Young Turks Democracy Now! 9-3-2012 Headlines Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, on ... Rated: -1     Duration: 901 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:06:11 PDT	Voters Rights Romney Ripoff (part 3 of 6, made with Spreaker) Voters Rights Romney Ripoff (part 3 of 6, made with Spreaker) Source: www.spreaker.com Democracy Now, Amy Goodman and The Young Turks Democracy Now! 9-3-2012 Headlines Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, on ... Rated: -1     Duration: 901 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:05:43 PDT	Voters Rights Romney Ripoff (part 6 of 6, made with Spreaker) Voters Rights Romney Ripoff (part 6 of 6, made with Spreaker) Source: www.spreaker.com Democracy Now, Amy Goodman and The Young Turks Democracy Now! 9-3-2012 Headlines Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, on ... Rated: -1     Duration: 389 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:04:16 PDT	USA SURMOUNTS FEAR -PRESIDENT OBAMA AT WEST POINT ON 22-5-2010. USA SURMOUNTS FEAR -PRESIDENT OBAMA AT WEST POINT ON 22-5-2010. , and prominent leader in the African American civil rights movement. His main legacy was to secure progress on civil rights in the United States ... Rated: -1     Duration: 427 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:30:21 PDT
Dr. Dorothy Heights advice to parents Dr. Dorothy Heights advice to parents In a 2007 interview with S2S Publisher/Founder Jamie Foster Brown, civil rights icon Dr. Dorothy Height shares her views on how parents can raise ... Rated: 5     Duration: 164 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:16:52 PDT	2011 Black & Gold Standard Award - Thelma McWilliams Glass 2011 Black & Gold Standard Award - Thelma McWilliams Glass the life and legacy of an ASU icon and alumna, Mrs. Thelma McWilliams Glass, we honor her work as a long-time professor, civil rights activist and ... Rated: 5     Duration: 339 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:57:40 PDT	Final Farewell to Lena Horne at Funeral - New York Post Final Farewell to Lena Horne at Funeral - New York Post Family and friends say their last goodbye to civil rights activist and entertainment icon Lena Horne. Story: www.nypost.com The Post Got It ... Rated: 5     Duration: 110 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Fri, 14 May 2010 16:41:39 PDT	Remembering Groundbreaking Jazz Icon, Actress Lena Horne Remembering Groundbreaking Jazz Icon, Actress Lena Horne Legendary jazz singer and actress Lena Horne, who broke racial barriers in the entertainment industry, died Sunday in New York at age 92. Jeffrey ... Rated: 4.9074073     Duration: 278 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 10 May 2010 17:49:19 PDT
Martin Luther King, Jr. "Im walking in Memphis" Martin Luther King, Jr. "Im walking in Memphis" potential. He is frequently referenced as a human rights icon today. His name and legacy have often been invoked since his death as people have ... Rated: 5     Duration: 113 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:39:19 PDT	AMERICAN INDIAN MOVEMENT - VERNON BELLECOURT - WHAT IS AIM? AMERICAN INDIAN MOVEMENT - VERNON BELLECOURT - WHAT IS AIM? presentation of Vernon's work will be posted shortly on his web site WWW.AIMOVEMENT.ORG. ... aimovement media ... Vernon Bellecourt american ... Rated: 4.8461537     Duration: 593 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:37:37 PDT	Video shows US marines urinating on dead bodies in Afghanistan Video shows US marines urinating on dead bodies in Afghanistan timesofearth.com WASHINGTON — The US Marine Corps says it will investigate a video posted on the internet which appears to show US soldiers in ... Rated: 2.5757575     Duration: 35 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:16:30 PST	Remembering Dr. Dorothy Height Remembering Dr. Dorothy Height make us see the drive for civil rights and women's rights not as a separate struggle but as part of a larger movement to secure the rights of ... Rated: 4.6842103     Duration: 835 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:24:26 PDT

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THE NEW SEASON/MOVIES; Hannibal to Hobbits, Pinochet to Pinocchio

September THE PINOCHET CASE -- Gen. Augusto Pinochets arrest for rights abuses committed while he was the military ruler of Chile, and the effort to bring him to trial, are the subject of this documentary by Patricio Guzman, whose Battle of Chile was one of the most widely seen political films of the 1970s. Wednesday. ALIAS BETTY -- From - Guide to new movie season; photos (L) - By DAVE KEHR (Compiled with the assistance of SUZANNE OCONNOR)

Civil rights icon fighting for change one registered voter at a time – In ...

Though Brown has personal tragedy to remind him how crucial the vote is for his community - Evers was assassinated in 1963, five years before King's death - he knows that young people today don't have the same experiences shaping their perspective. So he tries to reach out to ... a more just world. This passion put Brown on a first-name basis with almost everyone mentioned in civil rights history books - from King, Lowery and Evers to Rosa Parks and Julian Bond.

Civil Rights Icon Dorothy Height Dies at 98 | NBC4 Washington

Apr 20, 2010 ... Dorothy Height, an icon of the Civil Rights Movement, has died.

In your own words what was so intriguing about Marilyn Monroe to you?

Im not interested in those who didnt like her, only the ones who did.
Answer: 1.She was only the second woman (after Mary Pickford) to start her own production company. (Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1956) 2. She led to the overhaul of the studio system- studios used to tell actors what movie they'd be in, they had no choice in the matter. She refused to do anymore 'dumb blonde' roles and walked out on her contract, which led to changes in the entire system 3. She was the first woman to get script and director approval in her films. 4. She was in the #1 rated comedy of all time, Some Like It Hot. 5. She was in the most iconic film scene of all time in The Seven Year Itch 6. She won France's Crystal Star (equivalent of the Oscar) and Italy's David di Donatello award for The Prince and the Showgirl. She also won Golden Globes, one for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 1960 ceremony and Female World Film Favorite at the 1962 ceremony. 7. She was well read and highly intelligent. Her favorite authors included Dostoevsky, Proust,Freud, and Whitman. She studied with two of the most acclaimed acting teachers of all time, Michael Chekhov and Lee Strasberg of the famed Actor's Studio. 8. She was an early advocate of civil rights. When a whites-only club refused to book African-American singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of MM's favorite singers, she personally called the club and told them if they booked Ella she would sit front row every night. She also headed the Committee For A Sane Nuclear Policy. 9. She readily gave her time and money to numerous charities including the USO, The Milk Fund, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arthritis Foundation, The March of Dimes, and many anonymous donations to orphanages. 10. She is an unparalleled pop culture icon. Hardly anyone reaches her stratosphere of stardom, Elvis Presley being the only one that is on the same level of enduring stardom. 11. She revolutionized the way sex was viewed- in the uptight 1950's sex was viewed as something dirty and shameful, Marilyn made it fun and funny, she could be sexy while still being proper enough to bring home to mother and it altered society in such a way to make the sexual revolution of the 1960's possible. 12. She was the very first celebrity to ever talk about sexual abuse and bring it into the open. 13. Her combination of beauty, intelligence, sexiness, and vulnerability continues to inspire legions of fans to this day, nearly 50 years after she died. 14. No other actress has ever been able been able to be so incredibly sexy while also retaining an innocence and vulnerability. This is why she continues to appeal to men while not being threatening to women.In fact, men find her attractive and often feel protective of her, women have empathy for her, relate to her, and also feel protective of her. Girls identify so well with her because she was very open about her nervousness and insecurities, and they feel that if the most glamorous woman in the world can be self conscious then it's okay that they are too.
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Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, on the Struggle to Win–and Now ...

We spend the hour looking at the bloody struggle to obtain — and protect — voting rights in the U.S. with the civil rights icon, now 13-term Georgia congressmember, John Lewis. During the 1960s, Rep. Lewis was arrested more than 40 times and beaten almost to death as he served as chair of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, marched side by side with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., helped organize the Freedom Rides, campaigned for Robert Kennedy's ...

How and why did Judy Garland become a Gay Icon? Does anybody know?

Im friends with lots of gay men and all of them seems to idolize Judy Garland and when I asked why they seem not to know. They just said that its the way it is. But Im curious, does anyone out there knows whats the answer?
Answer: Love of Judy is not universal in the gay world. Some love her, some hate her, some just don't really care. Judy starred, as you know, in the 1939 film adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz". In the film, Dorothy escapes her sepia hometown where no one pays attention to her into a beautiful, colorful world full of adventure. She embarks on a way to get home only to be told that all she ever needed was inside her all along. The film has become an allegory for the gay coming out experience, where you know something about yourself and in accepting that, a whole new world opens up to you. Additionally, Judy Garland was a strong but troubled woman which seems to resonate with gays (Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Bette Midler, Cher, etc). There's some speculation that the gay code "friend of Dorothy's" used in the forties and fifties referred to Dorothy Gale from the Wizard of Oz, but it could also refer to Dorothy Parker from the Algonquin Round Table. Further cementing the connection, Judy died June 22, 1969. A remembrance was planned at the biggest gay bar in Manhattan on June 27th. Cops decided to raid the bar that night as the gays mourned their idol, and the patrons fought back thus sparking the gay civil rights movement and the annual Pride celebrations across the country. For the record, I don't own a single Garland CD.
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What made Marilyn Monroe so famous and such a big Hollywood icon?

Was she really talented? Or was it an attractive appeal she had which made her so famous? What was it that made her so famous? Im fascinated with her at the moment, she does have a huge elegant sex appeal, but I just struggle to understand what makes her so much more enchanting than other actresses. I havent seen her films, I have just looked at photos.
Answer: 1.She was only the third woman to start her own production company and the very first person to start an independent film production company.. (Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1956) 2. She led to the overhaul of the studio system- studios used to tell actors what movie they'd be in, they had no choice in the matter. She refused to do anymore 'dumb blonde' roles and walked out on her contract, which led to changes in the entire system 3. She was the first woman to get script and director approval in her films. 4. She was in the #1 rated comedy of all time, Some Like It Hot. 5. She was in the most iconic film scene of all time in The Seven Year Itch 6. She won France's Crystal Star (equivalent of the Oscar) and Italy's David di Donatello award for The Prince and the Showgirl. She also won Golden Globes, one for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 1960 ceremony and Female World Film Favorite at the 1962 ceremony. 7. She was well read and highly intelligent. Her favorite authors included Dostoevsky, Proust,Freud, and Whitman. She studied with two of the most acclaimed acting teachers of all time, Michael Chekhov and Lee Strasberg of the famed Actor's Studio. 8. She was an early advocate of civil rights. When a whites-only club refused to book African-American singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of MM's favorite singers, she personally called the club and told them if they booked Ella she would sit front row every night. She also headed the Committee For A Sane Nuclear Policy. 9. She readily gave her time and money to numerous charities including the USO, The Milk Fund, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arthritis Foundation, The March of Dimes, and many anonymous donations to orphanages. 10. She is an unparalleled pop culture icon. Hardly anyone reaches her stratosphere of stardom, Elvis Presley being the only one that is on the same level of enduring stardom. 11. She revolutionized the way sex was viewed- in the uptight 1950's sex was viewed as something dirty and shameful, Marilyn made it fun and funny, she could be sexy while still being proper enough to bring home to mother and it altered society in such a way to make the sexual revolution of the 1960's possible. 12. She was the very first celebrity to ever talk about sexual abuse and bring it into the open. 13. Her combination of beauty, intelligence, sexiness, and vulnerability continues to inspire legions of fans to this day, nearly 50 years after she died. 14. No other actress has ever been able been able to be so incredibly sexy while also retaining an innocence and vulnerability. This is why she continues to appeal to men while not being threatening to women.In fact, men find her attractive and often feel protective of her, women have empathy for her, relate to her, and also feel protective of her. Girls identify so well with her because she was very open about her nervousness and insecurities, and they feel that if the most glamorous woman in the world can be self conscious then it's okay that they are too.
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To Know Which Way the Wind Blows

GREAT NECK By Jay Cantor. 703 pp. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. $27.95. To call Jay Cantor the thinking mans Tom Wolfe is a little unfair to Tom Wolfe, who surely believes, and with some justification, that hes the thinking mans Tom Wolfe. Its also a little unfair to Jay Cantor, who for all I know abhors Wolfes politics and his fiction as well. - Adam Begley reviews book Great Neck by Jay Cantor; drawing (M) - Adam Begley is the books editor of The New York Observer. - By Adam Begley

Ann Richards, Flamboyant Texas Governor, Dies at 73

Ann W. Richards, the silver-haired Texas activist who galvanized the 1988 Democratic National Convention with her tart keynote speech and was the states 45th governor until upset in 1994 by an underestimated challenger named George W. Bush, died Wednesday at her home in Austin. She was 73. Ms. Richard died, surrounded by her four children, of - Former Texas Governor Ann W Richards dies at age 73; lost 1994 re-election to George W Bush; was lawyer, activist and lobbyist, who instituted states first lottery in 1992; rose to national prominence thanks to memorable speech at 1988 Democratic National Convention; photo (M) - By RICK LYMAN

Clara Luper Died: CIVIL RIGHTS ICON DIES At 88

Jun 10, 2011 ... OKLAHOMA CITY — As she watched a television broadcast of President Barack Obama's inauguration in January 2009, Clara Luper had tears ...

Warren Robbins, Whose Collection Led to a Smithsonian, Dies at 85

Warren M. Robbins, whose $15 purchase of a carved-wood figure of a man and woman representing the Yoruba people of Nigeria became the seed of the Smithsonian Institutions National Museum of African Art, died on Thursday in Washington. He was 85 and lived in Washington. His death was confirmed by Kimberly Mayfield, a spokeswoman for the museum. Mr. - By DENNIS HEVESI

Sarah Moore Greene, Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 102 | Humphrey on ...

Aug 15, 2012 ... Sarah Moore Greene, one of Knoxville's most influential civil rights icons and community leaders, died this morning, reports the News Sentinel.

What is so important about marilyn monroe?

Why is she so memorable? Why is she so important? How did she die? Did she die in like some sort of memorable way? Just curious please let me know
Answer: 1.She was only the third woman to start her own production company and the very first to start an independent film production company.. (Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1956) 2. She led to the overhaul of the studio system- studios used to tell actors what movie they'd be in, they had no choice in the matter. She refused to do anymore 'dumb blonde' roles and walked out on her contract, which led to changes in the entire system 3. She was the first woman to get script and director approval in her films. 4. She was in the #1 rated comedy of all time, Some Like It Hot. 5. She was in the most iconic film scene of all time in The Seven Year Itch 6. She won France's Crystal Star (equivalent of the Oscar) and Italy's David di Donatello award for The Prince and the Showgirl. She also won Golden Globes, one for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 1960 ceremony and Female World Film Favorite at the 1962 ceremony. 7. She was well read and highly intelligent. Her favorite authors included Dostoevsky, Proust,Freud, and Whitman. She studied with two of the most acclaimed acting teachers of all time, Michael Chekhov and Lee Strasberg of the famed Actor's Studio. 8. She was an early advocate of civil rights. When a whites-only club refused to book African-American singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of MM's favorite singers, she personally called the club and told them if they booked Ella she would sit front row every night. She also headed the Committee For A Sane Nuclear Policy. 9. She readily gave her time and money to numerous charities including the USO, The Milk Fund, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arthritis Foundation, The March of Dimes, and many anonymous donations to orphanages. 10. She is an unparalleled pop culture icon. Hardly anyone reaches her stratosphere of stardom, Elvis Presley being the only one that is on the same level of enduring stardom. 11. She revolutionized the way sex was viewed- in the uptight 1950's sex was viewed as something dirty and shameful, Marilyn made it fun and funny, she could be sexy while still being proper enough to bring home to mother and it altered society in such a way to make the sexual revolution of the 1960's possible. 12. She was the very first celebrity to ever talk about sexual abuse and bring it into the open. 13. Her combination of beauty, intelligence, sexiness, and vulnerability continues to inspire legions of fans to this day, nearly 50 years after she died. 14. No other actress has ever been able been able to be so incredibly sexy while also retaining an innocence and vulnerability. This is why she continues to appeal to men while not being threatening to women.In fact, men find her attractive and often feel protective of her, women have empathy for her, relate to her, and also feel protective of her. Girls identify so well with her because she was very open about her nervousness and insecurities, and they feel that if the most glamorous woman in the world can be self conscious then it's okay that they are too.
Category: History

Spirituality Speaking, what was the deal with Marilyn Monroe?

I dont see the big attraction. Can somebody explain it to me? Whats your religion or lack of? And, yes, I am hetero. I dont get why she was ever famous. VeggieTart, I dont get Pamela Anderson, either. But, Monroe seems to have a bigger following. Maybe it is, like Denys said, the dying young part.
Answer: 1.She was only the second woman (after Mary Pickford) to start her own production company. (Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1956) 2. She led to the overhaul of the studio system- studios used to tell actors what movie they'd be in, they had no choice in the matter. She refused to do anymore 'dumb blonde' roles and walked out on her contract, which led to changes in the entire system 3. She was the first woman to get script and director approval in her films. 4. She was in the #1 rated comedy of all time, Some Like It Hot. 5. She was in the most iconic film scene of all time in The Seven Year Itch 6. She won France's Crystal Star (equivalent of the Oscar) and Italy's David di Donatello award for The Prince and the Showgirl. She also won Golden Globes, one for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 1960 ceremony and Female World Film Favorite at the 1962 ceremony. 7. She was well read and highly intelligent. Her favorite authors included Dostoevsky, Proust,Freud, and Whitman. She studied with two of the most acclaimed acting teachers of all time, Michael Chekhov and Lee Strasberg of the famed Actor's Studio. 8. She was an early advocate of civil rights. When a whites-only club refused to book African-American singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of MM's favorite singers, she personally called the club and told them if they booked Ella she would sit front row every night. She also headed the Committee For A Sane Nuclear Policy. 9. She readily gave her time and money to numerous charities including the USO, The Milk Fund, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arthritis Foundation, The March of Dimes, and many anonymous donations to orphanages. 10. She is an unparalleled pop culture icon. Hardly anyone reaches her stratosphere of stardom, Elvis Presley being the only one that is on the same level of enduring stardom. 11. She revolutionized the way sex was viewed- in the uptight 1950's sex was viewed as something dirty and shameful, Marilyn made it fun and funny, she could be sexy while still being proper enough to bring home to mother and it altered society in such a way to make the sexual revolution of the 1960's possible. 12. She was the very first celebrity to ever talk about sexual abuse and bring it into the open. 13. Her combination of beauty, intelligence, sexiness, and vulnerability continues to inspire legions of fans to this day, nearly 50 years after she died. 14. No other actress has ever been able been able to be so incredibly sexy while also retaining an innocence and vulnerability. This is why she continues to appeal to men while not being threatening to women.In fact, men find her attractive and often feel protective of her, women have empathy for her, relate to her, and also feel protective of her. Girls identify so well with her because she was very open about her nervousness and insecurities, and they feel that if the most glamorous woman in the world can be self conscious then it's okay that they are too.
Category: Religion & Spirituality

Why do we fight for the human rights of others, but deny them to our own citizens?

Ive gotten some flack for my icon, but how can I feel like a free American when Im denied normal civil rights. No matter how long I am with my spouse, no matter what ceremonies we may have our government wont allow us to file our taxes as a married couple. Our wills that name our spouses can be easily contested by families that have thrown us away and never wanted anything to do with us while we are alive, but are all too happy to come and rip off our surviving spouses of jointly owned property when we die. Just last year my own spouse waited in a hospital waiting room and was given no word at all about my condition while a 45 minute exploratory surgery turned into a six hour ordeal with me fighting for my life. I live with taxation without representation. why wouldnt I feel like a prisoner in my own country? Why is it OK to deny human rights to Americans and send our young people to die to give human rights to those in other countries? members of civil unions are offered hundreds less rights than married people are allowed the moment they say I do. Why should I accept even one less right than any other American? And how would you feel if by making mariage between one man and one woman somehow cause YOUR marriage to be anulled? Im neither male nor female. I never was, but I didnt always know it. does this invalitate my mariage to a man? what if you found out you werent nearly as male or female as you thought? then whould it matter more to you who had a right and who didnt?
Answer: bush doesnt care. but i feel for ya' i think its s h i t that we're getting our freedoms stripped to protect us from "terrorists". bush is the only terrorist we have to worry about. your icon rocks!
Category: Law & Ethics

Why do people love Marilyn Monroe so much?

I personally cant stand anything about her...Im more of an Audrey Hepburn fan.
Answer: 1.She was only the third woman to start her own production company and the very first to start an independent film production company.. (Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1956) 2. She led to the overhaul of the studio system- studios used to tell actors what movie they'd be in, they had no choice in the matter. She refused to do anymore 'dumb blonde' roles and walked out on her contract, which led to changes in the entire system 3. She was the first woman to get script and director approval in her films. 4. She was in the #1 rated comedy of all time, Some Like It Hot. 5. She was in the most iconic film scene of all time in The Seven Year Itch 6. She won France's Crystal Star (equivalent of the Oscar) and Italy's David di Donatello award for The Prince and the Showgirl. She also won Golden Globes, one for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 1960 ceremony and Female World Film Favorite at the 1962 ceremony. 7. She was well read and highly intelligent. Her favorite authors included Dostoevsky, Proust,Freud, and Whitman. She studied with two of the most acclaimed acting teachers of all time, Michael Chekhov and Lee Strasberg of the famed Actor's Studio. 8. She was an early advocate of civil rights. When a whites-only club refused to book African-American singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of MM's favorite singers, she personally called the club and told them if they booked Ella she would sit front row every night. She also headed the Committee For A Sane Nuclear Policy. 9. She readily gave her time and money to numerous charities including the USO, The Milk Fund, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arthritis Foundation, The March of Dimes, and many anonymous donations to orphanages. 10. She is an unparalleled pop culture icon. Hardly anyone reaches her stratosphere of stardom, Elvis Presley being the only one that is on the same level of enduring stardom. 11. She revolutionized the way sex was viewed- in the uptight 1950's sex was viewed as something dirty and shameful, Marilyn made it fun and funny, she could be sexy while still being proper enough to bring home to mother and it altered society in such a way to make the sexual revolution of the 1960's possible. 12. She was the very first celebrity to ever talk about sexual abuse and bring it into the open. 13. Her combination of beauty, intelligence, sexiness, and vulnerability continues to inspire legions of fans to this day, nearly 50 years after she died. 14. No other actress has ever been able been able to be so incredibly sexy while also retaining an innocence and vulnerability. This is why she continues to appeal to men while not being threatening to women.In fact, men find her attractive and often feel protective of her, women have empathy for her, relate to her, and also feel protective of her. Girls identify so well with her because she was very open about her nervousness and insecurities, and they feel that if the most glamorous woman in the world can be self conscious then it's okay that they are too.
Category: Other - Society & Culture

What is it that makes Marilyn Monroe rememberable?

I do agree shes cute. I do not understand why plenty of girls are obsessed with her. What makes her so interesting or special compared to other actresses of her era. I am a big fan of classic Hollywood actresses - Rita Hayworth, Vivien Leigh, Elizabeth Taylor, etc but it seems like Marilyn Monroe seems like the most remembered.
Answer: SgtXom: First of all, "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend'' was in Gentleman Prefer Blondes, not 'How To Marry A Millionaire". It was shot in in just a few takes. Her movie "Don't Bother To Knock' used the first take on EVERY scene. Her directors gave her high praise. Joshua Logan called her an artistic genius. NO ONE ever complained about her ''lack of talent'', the complaints were about her being late to the set because of her anxiety and nervousness and needing multiple takes because she was a perfectionist and wanted to get it just right. She received praise on her acting and talent from her directors, from John Huston to Billy Wilder. She received commendations from two of the best acting teachers in the world. She won awards for her acting, and Sir Laurence Olivier himself said "She is a brilliant comedienne, which to me means she also is an extremely skilled actress." You do her a great disservice with your ''facts'' that are blatantly untrue and can be proven so by numerous sources. Now, why she's so memorable: 1.She was only the second woman (after Mary Pickford) to start her own production company. (Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1956) 2. She led to the overhaul of the studio system- studios used to tell actors what movie they'd be in, they had no choice in the matter. She refused to do anymore 'dumb blonde' roles and walked out on her contract, which led to changes in the entire system 3. She was the first woman to get script and director approval in her films. 4. She was in the #1 rated comedy of all time, Some Like It Hot. 5. She was in the most iconic film scene of all time in The Seven Year Itch 6. She won France's Crystal Star (equivalent of the Oscar) and Italy's David di Donatello award for The Prince and the Showgirl. She also won Golden Globes, one for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 1960 ceremony and Female World Film Favorite at the 1962 ceremony. 7. She was well read and highly intelligent. Her favorite authors included Dostoevsky, Proust,Freud, and Whitman. She studied with two of the most acclaimed acting teachers of all time, Michael Chekhov and Lee Strasberg of the famed Actor's Studio. 8. She was an early advocate of civil rights. When a whites-only club refused to book African-American singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of MM's favorite singers, she personally called the club and told them if they booked Ella she would sit front row every night. She also headed the Committee For A Sane Nuclear Policy. 9. She readily gave her time and money to numerous charities including the USO, The Milk Fund, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arthritis Foundation, The March of Dimes, and many anonymous donations to orphanages. 10. She is an unparalleled pop culture icon. Hardly anyone reaches her stratosphere of stardom, Elvis Presley being the only one that is on the same level of enduring stardom. 11. She revolutionized the way sex was viewed- in the uptight 1950's sex was viewed as something dirty and shameful, Marilyn made it fun and funny, she could be sexy while still being proper enough to bring home to mother and it altered society in such a way to make the sexual revolution of the 1960's possible. 12. She was the very first celebrity to ever talk about sexual abuse and bring it into the open. 13. Her combination of beauty, intelligence, sexiness, and vulnerability continues to inspire legions of fans to this day, nearly 50 years after she died. 14. No other actress has ever been able been able to be so incredibly sexy while also retaining an innocence and vulnerability. This is why she continues to appeal to men while not being threatening to women.In fact, men find her attractive and often feel protective of her, women have empathy for her, relate to her, and also feel protective of her. Girls identify so well with her because she was very open about her nervousness and insecurities, and they feel that if the most glamorous woman in the world can be self conscious then it's okay that they are too.
Category: Celebrities

Why do so many girls idolize Marilyn Monroe?

Why is she so supposedly incomparable? She is pretty but there are girls now I think are just as beautiful or even more so. People complain about women like Kim Kardashian nowadays. Kim Kardashian does nude pictures just like Marilyn Monroe. I think she is very beautiful.
Answer: 1.She was only the third woman to start her own production company and the very first to start an independent film production company.. (Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1956) 2. She led to the overhaul of the studio system- studios used to tell actors what movie they'd be in, they had no choice in the matter. She refused to do anymore 'dumb blonde' roles and walked out on her contract, which led to changes in the entire system 3. She was the first woman to get script and director approval in her films. 4. She was in the #1 rated comedy of all time, Some Like It Hot. 5. She was in the most iconic film scene of all time in The Seven Year Itch 6. She won France's Crystal Star (equivalent of the Oscar) and Italy's David di Donatello award for The Prince and the Showgirl. She also won Golden Globes, one for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 1960 ceremony and Female World Film Favorite at the 1962 ceremony. 7. She was well read and highly intelligent. Her favorite authors included Dostoevsky, Proust,Freud, and Whitman. She studied with two of the most acclaimed acting teachers of all time, Michael Chekhov and Lee Strasberg of the famed Actor's Studio. 8. She was an early advocate of civil rights. When a whites-only club refused to book African-American singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of MM's favorite singers, she personally called the club and told them if they booked Ella she would sit front row every night. She also headed the Committee For A Sane Nuclear Policy. 9. She readily gave her time and money to numerous charities including the USO, The Milk Fund, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arthritis Foundation, The March of Dimes, and many anonymous donations to orphanages. 10. She is an unparalleled pop culture icon. Hardly anyone reaches her stratosphere of stardom, Elvis Presley being the only one that is on the same level of enduring stardom. 11. She revolutionized the way sex was viewed- in the uptight 1950's sex was viewed as something dirty and shameful, Marilyn made it fun and funny, she could be sexy while still being proper enough to bring home to mother and it altered society in such a way to make the sexual revolution of the 1960's possible. 12. She was the very first celebrity to ever talk about sexual abuse and bring it into the open. 13. Her combination of beauty, intelligence, sexiness, and vulnerability continues to inspire legions of fans to this day, nearly 50 years after she died. 14. No other actress has ever been able been able to be so incredibly sexy while also retaining an innocence and vulnerability. This is why she continues to appeal to men while not being threatening to women.In fact, men find her attractive and often feel protective of her, women have empathy for her, relate to her, and also feel protective of her. Girls identify so well with her because she was very open about her nervousness and insecurities, and they feel that if the most glamorous woman in the world can be self conscious then it's okay that they are too.
Category: Other - Cultures & Groups

W. M. Robbins, Art Collector, Dies at 85

Warren M. Robbins, whose $15 purchase of a carved-wood figure of a man and woman representing the Yoruba people of Nigeria became the seed of the Smithsonian Institutions National Museum of African Art, died on Dec. 4 in Washington. He was 85 and lived in Washington. His death was confirmed by Kimberly Mayfield, a spokeswoman for the museum. Mr. - By DENNIS HEVESI

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Who is the most overrated actress ever?

I think it is Marilyn Monroe. She, like Madonna, is a classic example of image over talent.
Answer: 1.She was only the third woman to start her own production company and the very first to start an independent film production company.. (Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1956) 2. She led to the overhaul of the studio system- studios used to tell actors what movie they'd be in, they had no choice in the matter. She refused to do anymore 'dumb blonde' roles and walked out on her contract, which led to changes in the entire system 3. She was the first woman to get script and director approval in her films. 4. She was in the #1 rated comedy of all time, Some Like It Hot. 5. She was in the most iconic film scene of all time in The Seven Year Itch 6. She won France's Crystal Star (equivalent of the Oscar) and Italy's David di Donatello award for The Prince and the Showgirl. She also won Golden Globes, one for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 1960 ceremony and Female World Film Favorite at the 1962 ceremony. 7. She was well read and highly intelligent. Her favorite authors included Dostoevsky, Proust,Freud, and Whitman. She studied with two of the most acclaimed acting teachers of all time, Michael Chekhov and Lee Strasberg of the famed Actor's Studio. 8. She was an early advocate of civil rights. When a whites-only club refused to book African-American singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of MM's favorite singers, she personally called the club and told them if they booked Ella she would sit front row every night. She also headed the Committee For A Sane Nuclear Policy. 9. She readily gave her time and money to numerous charities including the USO, The Milk Fund, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arthritis Foundation, The March of Dimes, and many anonymous donations to orphanages. 10. She is an unparalleled pop culture icon. Hardly anyone reaches her stratosphere of stardom, Elvis Presley being the only one that is on the same level of enduring stardom. 11. She revolutionized the way sex was viewed- in the uptight 1950's sex was viewed as something dirty and shameful, Marilyn made it fun and funny, she could be sexy while still being proper enough to bring home to mother and it altered society in such a way to make the sexual revolution of the 1960's possible. 12. She was the very first celebrity to ever talk about sexual abuse and bring it into the open. 13. Her combination of beauty, intelligence, sexiness, and vulnerability continues to inspire legions of fans to this day, nearly 50 years after she died. 14. No other actress has ever been able been able to be so incredibly sexy while also retaining an innocence and vulnerability. This is why she continues to appeal to men while not being threatening to women.In fact, men find her attractive and often feel protective of her, women have empathy for her, relate to her, and also feel protective of her. Girls identify so well with her because she was very open about her nervousness and insecurities, and they feel that if the most glamorous woman in the world can be self conscious then it's okay that they are too.
Category: Celebrities

Coretta Scott King, a Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 78

Coretta Scott King, known first as the wife of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., then as his widow, then as an avid proselytizer for his vision of racial peace and nonviolent social change, died Monday at a hospital in Mexico. She was 78. The primary cause of death was insufficient cardio-respiratory, which simply means her heart and - By PETER APPLEBOME

M.I.A.s Agitprop Pop

On the Grammy Awards in 2009, Maya Arulpragasam, also known as M.I.A., performed her biggest hit, Paper Planes, a rap song that infuses rebellious, defiant lyrics with the sounds of her native Sri Lanka, a riff lifted from the Clash, the bang-bang of a gun and the ka-ching of a cash register. Maya, as she is called, was nine months pregnant (to - Lynn Hirschberg is a longtime contributor to The New York Times Magazine. Her most recent article was about Megan Fox. - By LYNN HIRSCHBERG

A civil rights icon does it Gangnam style | Jay Bookman

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Does anyone know where to get legal documents online concerning Rosa Parks?

For National HIstory Day, my team is doing Rosa Parks. We need some legal documents. We live nowhere near any musuems on her or something, so they would prefferably be online. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Answer: I am aware that some people don't like being given a list of links to look at, if you are one of them, just ignore the answer I've given, or you can contact me and I will delete it. Rosa Parks Her simple act of protest galvanized America's civil rights revolution. Most historians date the beginning of the modern civil rights movement in the United States to December 1, 1955. That was the day when an unknown seamstress in Montgomery, Alabama refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger. http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/par0bio-1 http://www.time.com/time/time100/heroes/profile/parks01.html http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/parks_r.htm http://www.grandtimes.com/rosa.html Civil rights icon Rosa Parks dies at 92 Long known as the 'mother of the civil rights movement' http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/10/24/parks.obit/index.html About the NAACP http://www.naacp.org/about/history/ http://www.temple.edu/naacp/index.html http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~naacp/history.html
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Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, on Re-Electing Obama and ...

Among the speakers on the closing night of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte on Thursday was the legendary civil rights activist and Georgia Rep. John Lewis. During the 1960s, Lewis was arrested more than 40 times and beaten almost to death as he served as chair of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, marched side by side with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., helped organize the Freedom Rides, campaigned for Robert Kennedy's ...

What exactly did Marilyn Monroe do that was so great?

Why are people always bigging her up?
Answer: 1. She was only the second woman (after Mary Pickford) to start her own film production company. (Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1956) 2. She led to the overhaul of the studio system- studios used to tell actors what movie they'd be in, they had no choice in the matter. She refused to do anymore 'dumb blonde' roles and walked out on her contract, which led to changes in the entire system 3. She was the first woman to get script and director approval in her films. 4. She was in the #1 rated comedy of all time, Some Like It Hot. 5. She was in the most iconic film scene of all time in The Seven Year Itch 6. She won France's Crystal Star (equivalent of the Oscar) and Italy's David di Donatello award for The Prince and the Showgirl. She also won Golden Globes, one for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 1960 ceremony and Female World Film Favorite at the 1962 ceremony. 7. She was well read and highly intelligent. Her favorite authors included Dostoevsky, Proust,Freud, and Whitman. She studied with two of the most acclaimed acting teachers of all time, Michael Chekhov and Lee Strasberg of the famed Actor's Studio. 8. She was an early advocate of civil rights. When a whites-only club refused to book African-American singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of MM's favorite singers, she personally called the club and told them if they booked Ella she would sit front row every night. 9. She readily gave her time and money to numerous charities including the USO, The Milk Fund, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arthritis Foundation, The March of Dimes, and many anonymous donations to orphanages. 10. She is an unparalleled pop culture icon. Hardly anyone reaches her stratosphere of stardom, Elvis Presley being the only one that is on the same level of enduring stardom. 11. She revolutionized the way sex was viewed- in the uptight 1950's sex was viewed as something dirty and shameful, Marilyn made it fun and funny, she could be sexy while still being proper enough to bring home to mother and it altered society in such a way to make the sexual revolution of the 1960's possible. 12. She was the very first celebrity to ever talk about sexual abuse and bring it into the open. 13. Her combination of beauty, intelligence, sexiness, and vulnerability continues to inspire legions of fans to this day, nearly 50 years after she died. (and she DID NOT commit suicide) I also need to address something I keep seeing:Marilyn WAS NOT a modern day size 12 or 14. Clothes were sized differently in the 50s. A 50's 12 or 14 is today's 6 or 8. Marilyn was 5'5', 115 pounds, and had a 22 inch waist. She wore a size 12 dress (which would be a size 6 today) and a size 8 pants (which would be a size 4 today)
Category: Celebrities

New Moroccan Government Seeks Relaxed Abortion Laws

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An Aging Court Raises the Stakes of the Presidential Election

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Why is marilyn monroe an idol for so many women?

Why is marilyn monroe an idol for so many women? Yes she is beautiful but beyond that I do not see what makes her so great. In fact, I see the opposite and I dont think she should be an idol at all. I will not press my point because I do not wish to troll but I would love to hear some reasons why. Those of you who view her as an idol, why is she important to you? Its alway important to hear someone elses opinion.
Answer: 1.She was only the third woman to start her own production company and the very first person to start an independent film production company.. (Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1956) 2. She led to the overhaul of the studio system- studios used to tell actors what movie they'd be in, they had no choice in the matter. She refused to do anymore 'dumb blonde' roles and walked out on her contract, which led to changes in the entire system 3. She was the first woman to get script and director approval in her films. 4. She was in the #1 rated comedy of all time, Some Like It Hot. 5. She was in the most iconic film scene of all time in The Seven Year Itch 6. She won France's Crystal Star (equivalent of the Oscar) and Italy's David di Donatello award for The Prince and the Showgirl. She also won Golden Globes, one for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 1960 ceremony and Female World Film Favorite at the 1962 ceremony. 7. She was well read and highly intelligent. Her favorite authors included Dostoevsky, Proust,Freud, and Whitman. She studied with two of the most acclaimed acting teachers of all time, Michael Chekhov and Lee Strasberg of the famed Actor's Studio. 8. She was an early advocate of civil rights. When a whites-only club refused to book African-American singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of MM's favorite singers, she personally called the club and told them if they booked Ella she would sit front row every night. She also headed the Committee For A Sane Nuclear Policy. 9. She readily gave her time and money to numerous charities including the USO, The Milk Fund, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arthritis Foundation, The March of Dimes, and many anonymous donations to orphanages. 10. She is an unparalleled pop culture icon. Hardly anyone reaches her stratosphere of stardom, Elvis Presley being the only one that is on the same level of enduring stardom. 11. She revolutionized the way sex was viewed- in the uptight 1950's sex was viewed as something dirty and shameful, Marilyn made it fun and funny, she could be sexy while still being proper enough to bring home to mother and it altered society in such a way to make the sexual revolution of the 1960's possible. 12. She was the very first celebrity to ever talk about sexual abuse and bring it into the open. 13. Her combination of beauty, intelligence, sexiness, and vulnerability continues to inspire legions of fans to this day, nearly 50 years after she died. 14. No other actress has ever been able been able to be so incredibly sexy while also retaining an innocence and vulnerability. This is why she continues to appeal to men while not being threatening to women.In fact, men find her attractive and often feel protective of her, women have empathy for her, relate to her, and also feel protective of her. Girls identify so well with her because she was very open about her nervousness and insecurities, and they feel that if the most glamorous woman in the world can be self conscious then it's okay that they are too.
Category: Celebrities

A Familys Fortune, a Legacy of Blood and Tears

In their hometown, the McWanes are known for quiet generosity. The family pledged $10 million to the science museum, the McWane Center. They have given millions more to Alabamas major cultural institutions, including the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. College students compete for McWane scholarships. The familys latest philanthropic project - Second article in series, Dangerous Business, examining safety and environmental record of McWane Inc, one of worlds largest makers of cast-iron pipes, describes secretive McWane dynasty that runs company; familys philanthropic projects in Birmingham, Ala, are legendary, but family is so private that even headquarters building lacks sign, and even well-connected business leaders never meet with McWane family executives; untold story of how reclusive family ascended into ranks of nations wealthiest industrial dynasties is often-painful one, written in blood and tears of companys blue-collar workers; in addition to worst safety record in industry and highest injury rate in nation, company also has extensive record of environmental violations; everyone at McWane reportedly operates under system of financial and disciplinary incentives that results in lives being put at risk very day; companys history detailed; company president G Ruffner Page says in written note that company has taken action to improve its record on environment and worker safety; many McWane employees say there have been some improvements in recent months as company has come under new federal scrutiny, but they see no fundamental turnabout by corporation; say McWane remains frozen in long-ago time of industrial barons; photos; graphs (L) - By DAVID BARSTOW and LOWELL BERGMAN

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What are some feminist marches/riots for equality circa 1900 - 2000 ?

or any famous feminist icons who led these marches\riot.
Answer: Here's a timeline of Feminist activism in the US during the period you've mentioned. There are also names of some popular Feminists. In the US: 1896: The National Association of Colored Women is formed, bringing together more than 100 black women's clubs. Leaders in the black women's club movement include Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, Mary Church Terrell, and Anna Julia Cooper. 1913: Alice Paul and Lucy Burns form the Congressional Union to work toward the passage of a federal amendment to give women the vote. The group is later renamed the National Women's Party. Members picket the White House and practice other forms of civil disobedience. 1916: Margaret Sanger opens the first U.S. birth-control clinic in Brooklyn, N.Y. Although the clinic is shut down 10 days later and Sanger is arrested, she eventually wins support through the courts and opens another clinic in New York City in 1923. 1919: The federal woman suffrage amendment, originally written by Susan B. Anthony and introduced in Congress in 1878, is passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate. It is then sent to the states for ratification. 1920: The Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor is formed to collect information about women in the workforce and safeguard good working conditions for women. Aug. 26: The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, is signed into law by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby. 1955: The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB), the first lesbian organization in the United States, is founded. It later developed into a political organization to win basic acceptance for lesbians in the United States. 1963: Betty Friedan publishes her book The Feminine Mystique, which describes the dissatisfaction felt by middle-class American housewives with the narrow role imposed on them by society. June 10: Congress passes the Equal Pay Act, making it illegal for employers to pay a woman less than what a man would receive for the same job. 1966: The National Organization for Women (NOW) is founded by a group of feminists including Betty Friedan. 1969: California becomes the first state to adopt a "no fault" divorce law, which allows couples to divorce by mutual consent. By 1985 every state has adopted a similar law. Laws are also passed regarding the equal division of common property. 1972: Mar. 22: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification. Originally drafted by Alice Paul in 1923, the amendment reads: "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." The amendment died in 1982 when it failed to achieve ratification by a minimum of 38 states. Also on Mar. 22: In Eisenstadt v. Baird the Supreme Court rules that the right to privacy includes an unmarried person's right to use contraceptives. June 23: Title IX of the Education Amendments bans sex discrimination in schools. It states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." As a result of Title IX, the enrollment of women in athletics programs and professional schools increases dramatically. 1978: The Pregnancy Discrimination Act bans employment discrimination against pregnant women. Under the Act, a woman cannot be fired or denied a job or a promotion because she is or may become pregnant, nor can she be forced to take a pregnancy leave if she is willing and able to work. 1984: EMILY's List (Early Money Is Like Yeast) is established as a financial network for pro-choice Democratic women running for national political office. The organization makes a significant impact on the increasing numbers of women elected to Congress. 1992: In Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the Supreme Court reaffirms the validity of a woman's right to abortion under Roe v. Wade. The case successfully challenges Pennsylvania's 1989 Abortion Control Act, which sought to reinstate restrictions previously ruled unconstitutional. 1994: The Violence Against Women Act tightens federal penalties for sex offenders, funds services for victims of rape and domestic violence, and provides for special training of police officers. 1996: In United States v. Virginia, the Supreme Court rules that the all-male Virginia Military School has to admit women in order to continue to receive public funding. It holds that creating a separate, all-female school will not suffice. 1999: The Supreme Court rules in Kolstad v. American Dental Association that a woman can sue for punitive damages for sex discrimination if the anti-discrimination law was violated with malice or indifference to the law, even if that conduct was not especially severe.
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How could Marilyn Monroe inspire someone?

I have to write a 500-700 word essay about someone who inspires me. Marilyn Monroe is someone who inspires me but i cant think of enough stuff to write how she inspires me. Can you please help me?? I need to write how and why she inspires me and stuff like that. Thankss(:
Answer: 1.She was only the third woman in history to start her own production company. (Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1956) 2. She led to the overhaul of the studio system- studios used to tell actors what movie they'd be in, they had no choice in the matter. She refused to do anymore 'dumb blonde' roles and walked out on her contract, which led to changes in the entire system 3. She was the first woman to get script and director approval in her films. 4. She was in the #1 rated comedy of all time, Some Like It Hot. 5. She was in the most iconic film scene of all time in The Seven Year Itch 6. She won France's Crystal Star (equivalent of the Oscar) and Italy's David di Donatello award for The Prince and the Showgirl. She also won Golden Globes, one for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 1960 ceremony and Female World Film Favorite at the 1962 ceremony. 7. She was well read and highly intelligent. Her favorite authors included Dostoevsky, Proust,Freud, and Whitman. She studied with two of the most acclaimed acting teachers of all time, Michael Chekhov and Lee Strasberg of the famed Actor's Studio. 8. She was an early advocate of civil rights. When a whites-only club refused to book African-American singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of MM's favorite singers, she personally called the club and told them if they booked Ella she would sit front row every night. She also headed the Committee For A Sane Nuclear Policy. 9. She readily gave her time and money to numerous charities including the USO, The Milk Fund, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arthritis Foundation, The March of Dimes, and many anonymous donations to orphanages. 10. She is an unparalleled pop culture icon. Hardly anyone reaches her stratosphere of stardom, Elvis Presley being the only one that is on the same level of enduring stardom. 11. She revolutionized the way sex was viewed- in the uptight 1950's sex was viewed as something dirty and shameful, Marilyn made it fun and funny, she could be sexy while still being proper enough to bring home to mother and it altered society in such a way to make the sexual revolution of the 1960's possible. 12. She was the very first celebrity to ever talk about sexual abuse and bring it into the open. 13. Her combination of beauty, intelligence, sexiness, and vulnerability continues to inspire legions of fans to this day, nearly 50 years after she died. 14. No other actress has ever been able been able to be so incredibly sexy while also retaining an innocence and vulnerability. This is why she continues to appeal to men while not being threatening to women.In fact, men find her attractive and often feel protective of her, women have empathy for her, relate to her, and also feel protective of her. Girls identify so well with her because she was very open about her nervousness and insecurities, and they feel that if the most glamorous woman in the world can be self conscious then it's okay that they are too.
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What can i say about Marilyn Monroe?

So, i have a project to make a poster on a famous person from 20th century[for my english class] and i choose Marilyn Monroe. The thing is, that i have to say something about her in front of my classmates, as "Why did i choose her" and all about her life. any ideas on what to say?
Answer: 1.She was only the second woman (after Mary Pickford) to start her own production company. (Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1956) 2. She led to the overhaul of the studio system- studios used to tell actors what movie they'd be in, they had no choice in the matter. She refused to do anymore 'dumb blonde' roles and walked out on her contract, which led to changes in the entire system 3. She was the first woman to get script and director approval in her films. 4. She was in the #1 rated comedy of all time, Some Like It Hot. 5. She was in the most iconic film scene of all time in The Seven Year Itch 6. She won France's Crystal Star (equivalent of the Oscar) and Italy's David di Donatello award for The Prince and the Showgirl. She also won Golden Globes, one for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 1960 ceremony and Female World Film Favorite at the 1962 ceremony. 7. She was well read and highly intelligent. Her favorite authors included Dostoevsky, Proust,Freud, and Whitman. She studied with two of the most acclaimed acting teachers of all time, Michael Chekhov and Lee Strasberg of the famed Actor's Studio. 8. She was an early advocate of civil rights. When a whites-only club refused to book African-American singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of MM's favorite singers, she personally called the club and told them if they booked Ella she would sit front row every night. She also headed the Committee For A Sane Nuclear Policy. 9. She readily gave her time and money to numerous charities including the USO, The Milk Fund, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arthritis Foundation, The March of Dimes, and many anonymous donations to orphanages. 10. She is an unparalleled pop culture icon. Hardly anyone reaches her stratosphere of stardom, Elvis Presley being the only one that is on the same level of enduring stardom. 11. She revolutionized the way sex was viewed- in the uptight 1950's sex was viewed as something dirty and shameful, Marilyn made it fun and funny, she could be sexy while still being proper enough to bring home to mother and it altered society in such a way to make the sexual revolution of the 1960's possible. 12. She was the very first celebrity to ever talk about sexual abuse and bring it into the open. 13. Her combination of beauty, intelligence, sexiness, and vulnerability continues to inspire legions of fans to this day, nearly 50 years after she died. 14. No other actress has ever been able been able to be so incredibly sexy while also retaining an innocence and vulnerability. This is why she continues to appeal to men while not being threatening to women.In fact, men find her attractive and often feel protective of her, women have empathy for her, relate to her, and also feel protective of her. Girls identify so well with her because she was very open about her nervousness and insecurities, and they feel that if the most glamorous woman in the world can be self conscious then it's okay that they are too.
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