historic things
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Naomi Sims (1948-2009)
Naomi Sims, model, author and entrepreneur, died Saturday at age 61. Read more
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President Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor
If she is confirmed, she’ll be the third female justice and the first of Puerto Rican descent. She has a remarkable career history. On the good side, she is labeled as a fair judge who will not back down to a fight, but some people say she is a bully. I’m sure it will be… Read more
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Tracy Reese
Tracy Reese was born in Detroit, went to Parsons School of Design with Marc Jacobs, and worked for Perry Ellis and The Limited (among other companies) before striking out with the brand that carries her name today. She is one of only a few African American women who has true control of her label. I’ve… Read more
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Gwendolyn Brooks
kitchenette building (1945) We are things of dry hours and the involuntary plan, Grayed in, and gray. “Dream” makes a giddy sound, not strong Like “rent,” “feeding a wife,” “satisfying a man.” But could a dream send up through onion fumes Its white and violet, fight with fried potatoes and yesterday’s garbage ripening in the… Read more
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