Donald Sterling
Magic Johnson on Clippers Owner Donald Sterling

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Former NBA player Magic Johnson discusses the racist comments made by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Sterling specifically pointed out Johnson, and Johnson says he is hurt by the comments, and that such statements have no place in society. On April 29, 2014, Sterling was banned from the NBA … Continue reading

American Civil Rights Movement
Lee Pfund on Jackie Robinson’s Legacy

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Lee Pfund, a pitcher on the Dodgers when Jackie Robinson joined the team, discusses Robinson’s legacy and sacrifice by joining the Dodgers. Pfund was one of Robinson’s few friends on the team, and often talked about their faith and family on long bus rides to play games. Jackie Robinson was … Continue reading

Benjamin Franklin
[Text] Benjamin Franklin’s Kite Experiment In His Own Words

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A letter from Benjamin Franklin to Peter Collinson describing his legendary experiment with electricity using a kite and a key: Philadelphia, Oct. 19. 1752. As frequent mention is made in the newspapers from Europe, of the success of the Philadelphia experiment for drawing the electric fire from clouds by means of pointed rods … Continue reading