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Armstrong Williams, talk-show host; columnist; writer; businessman

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The life of Armstrong Williams, an African-American, a radio and television talk-show host, columnist and businessman is discussed. Williams takes interviews and discusses current events, his core concern being the reforms of welfare and affirmative-action programs and his mission is to provide intelligent and value-oriented commentary, on American culture and politics, encourages African-American men to embrace spiritual values, take personal responsibility for their actions and circumstances and develop strong communities.

Author: Thomas, Cullen F.
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2004
Williams, Armstrong

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Gary Ross, screenwriter, filmmaker, and producer

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The life and work of Gary Ross, a screenplay writer, producer and filmmaker, who is also politically active and has served as a speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, is discussed. His screenplay for the comedy Big, was made into one of the most successful movies of 1988; and earned Ross an Academy Award nomination.

Author: Thomas, Cullen F.
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2004
Authors, Writers, Works, Ross, Gary (American screenwriter)

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John Romer, egyptologist, archaeologist, historian, documentary filmmaker, and writer

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John Romer, the archaeologist finds the past very strange and difficult, hence very fascinating. He has written many books but The History of Archaeology: Great Excavations of the World (2001) describes major archaeological discoveries of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Author: Thomas, Cullen F.
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2003
Archaeologists, Personality profile, Romer, John

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