'Racial preferences are outdated.' (Univ of California Board of Regents' Ward Connerly)(includes related articles)(Cover Story)(Interview)
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Connerly believes that Americans have become addicted to government as a solution to problems and has no regrets about his conservative views. As one of the most outspoken opponents of affirmative action, he led a campaign to ban racial preferences within the University of California system.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1998
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An extraordinary ordinary gentleman
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Matel Dawson, Jr. has worked at Ford Motor Co since 1940, and has donated more than $800,000 since 1991 to various colleges, churches and charities. He has long believed that performing acts of charity is good, and has used his savings to help support education. He is 76 years old.
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Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1997
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'Kids are begging for something different.' (motivational speaker Montel Williams)
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Motivational speaker Montel Williams travels nationally to speak to teenagers about what he calls the new "three R's": responsibility, restraint and respect. Williams has also become the host of the TV talk show, the 'Montel Williams Show.'
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Year: 1992
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