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Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Bill Russel, Maya Angelou and civil rights leaders
The President quoted Angelou, saying, “History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again,” and bent down to kiss her cheek as he presented her with the medal.
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[The Definition] Bill Russell
Today we’re featuring activist and legendary Boston Celtic Bill Russell, 11 time NBA world champion who Redefined Black America in the eyes of sports fans in the 1960’s.