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
David Tennant, the 10th Doctor on the BBC show Doctor Who, talks about filming the last episode of Doctor Who and his thoughts about leaving the show. Doctor Who is one of BBC’s most popular shows, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in November 2013.
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
Ellen DeGeneres, the first openly gay lead character on television, discusses her reasons for coming out. She came out publically as gay on April 14, 1997.
Tiger Woods, a professional golfer, talks about his Masters wins and moments in the world of golf. He discusses his father’s impact on his career and his major motivations. Woods began golfing before the age of two and became the youngest person ever to win a Masters in 1997, at … Continue reading
Comedienne Ellen DeGeneres remembers practicing how she was going to announce coming out as a lesbian.
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
Members of the Beatles talk about what they thought of Yoko Ono, who was dating their bandmate, John Lennon. Lennon explains how he and Ono always wanted to be around each other. This made the other bandmates feel like Ono was a disruptive presence when they would come together and … Continue reading
John Travolta recalls the time when he and Lady Diana Spencer were both at the White House, and he asked her to dance. He says it was the highlight of her trip to the US, and that he is sad she is no longer with us. Diana, Princess of Wales … Continue reading
Politician Geraldine Ferraro speaks out on her illness–a rare form of cancer, multiple myeloma. She voices her support for Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of a former U.S. presidential candidate as she plans to help with her husband’s campaign while also diagnosed with the same disease.
