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James Baldwin
By Jeremy Goodman | Feb. 10, 2005, midnight | In Print »
James Baldwin was born in 1924, the oldest of nine children, and grew up in poverty in Harlem. Early in his life, Baldwin followed in his father's footsteps and became a preacher. Baldwin's spiritual work gave him an awareness of the suffering within the black community and instilled in him a passion for writing.
Photo: Racing Stripes Still
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Photo: Chips' American Idol judges
By Eric Hysen | Feb. 10, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Silver Chips Online's very own American Idol judges. From left to right - Randy (Danny Scheer), Paula (Mike Bushnell) and Simon (Joanna Pinto-Coelho).
Photo: James Armistead-the real one
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James Armistead, a black American spy during the Revolutionary War.
Photo: Boogeyman Still
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James Armistead (James Lafayette)
By Erik Li | Feb. 10, 2005, midnight | In Print »
James Armistead, who was born in 1759 into slavery, was most known for being a black spy during the Revolutionary War and helping the American patriots achieve victory. At the age of 21, Armistead volunteered to be a spy and was sent by General Lafayette to provide false information on American movements to the British. Armistead's willingness to work soon won over British General Cornwallis, and Armistead soon gained privilege to British battle plans.
Two local students compete in "Jeopardy! Teen Tournament"
By Anthony Glynn | Feb. 10, 2005, midnight | In Print »
One student from Blake and one from Sherwood were contestants in the "Jeopardy! Teen Tournament," a Sony Pictures Television event that concluded on Tuesday, Feb. 8. The Blake student won the tournament while the Sherwood one was beaten in the semi finals.
Photo: James Baldwin
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James Baldwin, novelist, poet and teacher.
Photo: Michael Braun
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Blake student Michael Braun, winner of "Jeopardy! Teen Tournament," standing with host Alex Trebek.
Photo: Celtics Team_Print
By | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Auerbach poses with his team. Moments from Auebach's coaching days with the Celtics.
Photos courtesy of ESPN and the NBA.
Photo: Chinese Lion Dance
By June Hu | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
The Lion Dance, a traditional performance to usher in each Chinese New Year, is
performed by a Chinese Youth Club not affiliated with Blair in Washington, D.C.'s Chinatown. The
dance is usually performed to bring luck and courage to life in the
new year.
Photo: Flowers and Butterflies
By June Hu | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Flowers and Butterflies is a dance designed to imitate a game played by young children in ancient times. The children, dressed in traditional colors of yellow and red for fortune and luck, chase each other with small round fans with colorful silk streamers.
Photo: Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou, author, historian, songwriter, director, performer and civil rights activist.
Photo: Chinese New Year
By Jessica Yen | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: New Year Dance
By June Hu | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Performers enact a scene from the Kunqu play "A Stroll in the Garden" from "The Peony Pavilion" (Mu Dan Ting) on Feb. 4. Kunqu is an ancient form of Chinese Opera with 500 years of history behind it.
Photo: Forest Glen Station
By Diana Frey | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Barack Obama
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Barack Obama, Illinois senator and rising political figure.
Photo: Red Embraced_Print
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Auerbach is embraced by one of his players. Moments from Auebach's coaching days with the Celtics.
Photos courtesy of ESPN and the NBA.
Photo: Auerbach in Office_Print
By Adam Schuyler | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Auerbach in his Washington D.C. office.
Photo: August Wilson
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August Wilson, playwright and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama.
Photo: American Idol Graphic
By Elena Pinsky | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Oprah Winfrey
By Feza Kikaya | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In Print »
Television talk-show host, actress and producer Oprah Winfrey defied the odds when she became the first black female billionaire in the U.S., despite enduring a troubled adolescence.
Photo: Floorhockey 2
By Diana Frey | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Adam Macleod rushes to the ball during an intense floor hockey game.
Valentine's Day dance cancelled
By Seema Kacker | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In Print »
The Valentine's Day dance, which was to be held Feb. 11, has been cancelled due to scheduling issues, according to SGA sponsor Rondai Ravilious.
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