Word: america
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Geyser University Professor William Julius Wilson, who teaches Afro-American Studies 197: "Race, Class and Poverty in Urban America," said the initial optimism might be wishful thinking...
...surprisingly, the CCC and those who are associated with it use the term "real America" to describe whites who agree with their racist agenda. At a rally to support the Confederate battle flag in Mississippi at which CCC members handed out Confederate flags, white supremacist Richard Barrett said that the Confederate flag "signifies the real American way of life as it was before James Meredith [the first black student at the University of Mississippi] and Earl Warren, and as it can and will be again...
...guest of honor, Barr joined the ranks of other CCC keynote speakers such as David Duke, the former KKK leader. In a speech in 1995, Duke promised CCC members a "white revolution in America," adding...
...this context that Barr's reference to "real America" must be understood. The "real Americans" whom he supports include white racists who oppose integration and equality. When Barr refers to "real America" in the future, you are now on notice of what he means and who the real Americans are with whom he associates and before whom he speaks...
...time or another most high schools in America mount a production of Guys and Dolls. This is not surprising: it's a solid performance piece with a clever story, jazzy songs and nothing too controversial or risque, unless your town is likely to be offended by dice games and chaste kisses. It's also weathered the years far better than most other golden age American musicals, with much more grit and character than, say, Oklahoma or South Pacific, which can really test the patience of even the most adoring parents. Plus, high school kids can be cute when wearing loud...