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The fight is far from over: a young black woman's take on Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill

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A young black feminist angrily responds to her experiences of women's degradations around her. Because of these, she resolves to make a political stand and calls on other women to stand up for their cause.

Author: Walker, Rebecca
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1993
Social aspects, Public opinion, Sex discrimination against women, Women, Black, Black women, Feminism, Thomas, Clarence

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From myth to Mardi Gras

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Carnival can be traced back to pagan rites of spring. The history of the festival is discussed, with emphasis on Arcadia, ancient Rome, the pre-Christian festival of Lupercalia, and European versions.

Author: Tallant, Robert
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1992

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Take me to the Mardi Gras

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Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana, is tied to the history of the city and its various ethnic groups. The Mardi Gras Indians, the Zulu parade, and ties to carnival in the Caribbean are discussed.

Author: Bookhardt, Eric
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1992
New Orleans, Louisiana

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Subjects list: History, Carnival (Festival)
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