Word: twentieth
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...early twentieth century, more black students were attending the College than in DuBois's time, but according to alumni accounts, increased admissions didn't signal a change in attitudes. Although many students recalled being accepted by their peers-- joining the Debating Society and various student councils--African Americans faced growing racism on campus among the faculty and administration...
Other dance groups contributing to the black cultural experience at Harvard include Gumboots and the Steppers. Many dances featured in these groups' performances originated in climates of racial injustice and oppressive labor conditions, such as early twentieth century South Africa. Yet dancers present their work asa celebration of African American traditions,similar to Expressions, an art form with the powerto unify black students on campus...
...November 20, Twentieth Century Fox was on the verge of staging one of the greatest coups in entertainment history. With the premiere of the full-length Anastasia, Fox hoped to do what no company has done over the past 60 years: crack the monopoly of the animated market held by Disney. With nearly $100 million put into production and marketing, Fox even scared the Magic Mouse--Disney quickly re-released The Little Mermaid in a feeble attempt to block Anastasia's success...
...most of his career, however, Kline has got nearly every job he wanted. The roll began with a Tony-winning supporting part as Bruce Granit, an egomaniacal actor in the 1978 musical On the Twentieth Century; that led sitcom producer Norman Lear to beg unsuccessfully for his services. Another Tony followed for his performance as the Pirate King opposite Linda Ronstadt in The Pirates of Penzance in 1981. Movie roles came just as quickly after he landed the highly coveted male lead in Sophie's Choice, opposite eventual Oscar winner Meryl Streep; in 1988 Kline won his own Academy Award...
...Yale students chose to apply to Yale, hopefully cognizant of Yale's policy. They were admitted and they agreed to live under Yale-imposed rules. Now they do not want to abide by Yale's rules and are threatening to sue. Should Yale help usher these students into the twentieth century or should it help them preserve their religious tradition...