May 19, 2013 (Weekend Edition Sunday) — Several high schools had to cancel their proms in 1963, during a time of tumultuous civil rights protests across the South, and in Birmingham, Ala., particularly. Fifty years later, some of those African-American students finally got the chance to dance the night away. Gigi Douban reports.
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Turmoil Of '63 Shut Down Proms; Former Students Dance Again
by Gigi Douban
May 19, 2013 (Weekend Edition Sunday) — Several high schools had to cancel their proms in 1963, during a time of tumultuous civil rights protests across the South, and in Birmingham, Ala., particularly. Fifty years later, some of those African-American students finally got the chance to dance the night away. Gigi Douban reports.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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Political Takeaways: Headaches For The White House
by Mara Liasson
May 19, 2013 (Weekend Edition Sunday) — Controversies dominated this past week's political headlines, leaving the Obama White House on the defensive, trying to contain any lasting damage. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Mara Liasson.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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How The Syria Debate Is Playing Out In The Middle East
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