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...slavery in Britain and the United States; the black church's leadership during the American civil rights movement; the deeply Catholic roots of the Solidarity movement in Poland that led the overthrow of communism; the way liberation theology in Latin America helped pave the way for new democracies; how Desmond Tutu and the South African churches served to inspire victory over apartheid; how "People Power" joined with the priests and bishops to bring down down Philippine strongman Ferdinand Marcos; how the Dalai Lama keeps hope alive for millions of Tibetans; and, today, how the growing Evangelical and Pentecostal churches...
...moment for reggae music. As well as the songs like "Many Rivers To Cross" and "You Can Get It If You Really Want" that were written and sung by young singer Jimmy Cliff, (who also played the lead character, Ivan), the soundtrack showcased Toots and the Maytals' "Pressure Drop," Desmond Dekker's "Israelites," the Melodians' "Rivers of Babylon." Before the world knew or cared about Bob Marley, here was reggae's defining mix of roots rhythms and social consciousness. For the decade before Marley's best-of album Legend in 1984, The Harder They Come was nothing less than...
...offenses. Yale features sophomore twins Bobby and Larry Abare, the two leading tacklers for the Bulldog defense. The former is a linebacker and the latter, a strong safety, has two defensive touchdowns. They’ll be matched by Harvard’s Bryant Brothers, sophomore Brenton and junior Desmond. Each plays the same defensive end position, one that will be the focal point against an offense that features the leading yard-gainer in the Ivy League this season...
...after a blocked punt, the first time Harvard had blocked a punt since a visit to Princeton in 2004. The Crimson also blocked a Tiger field goal in the fourth quarter, giving the offense one last shot to tie or win the game. The kick was blocked by junior Desmond Bryant, who also had Harvard’s last blocked field goal, against Lafayette in 2004.Princeton seemed to catch every bounce on special teams, downing four of its seven punts inside the Harvard 20 after opening the game with a block and a 14-yard punt.All the special teams drama...
...stars of the evening were the members of the Sinikithemba Choir, a group of HIV-positive singers from South Africa who have performed across the world and shared the stage with figures ranging from Elton John and Diana Ross to Bill Clinton and Bishop Desmond Tutu. Performing a set of original songs by their music director, Phumlani Kunene—as well as some gospel and traditional African pieces—the colorfully-dressed choir sang about hope, HIV awareness, and combatting the virus that has claimed many lives across the world...