Uncut Oscar Micheaux Film Shown in Chicago After Ban
In Chicago the 1920 ban on Oscar Micheaux within Our Gates was reversed for a screening of an uncut version. The film, shot in 1919 during riots, depicted a lynching and a pastor foe of progress. The film later faded from distribution until this discovery in 1990.
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Miss America chaperon ends years of travel duties
Ellie Ross, 65, longtime chaperon to Miss America, retires after the next pageant due to bad knees. She has logged over 2 million air miles, faced security threats, and shared vivid stories from a life spent on the road with the pageant founded in 1921 in Atlantic City. Her daughter Lisa Strother notes her role kept her mom “cool” to others.
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Elton John Makes Atlanta His American Home
The article notes Elton John avoids complete anonymity in Atlanta where he owns a condo and two English homes. Locals, including chef Gerry Klaskala and real estate agent Eli Saleeby, say the singer draws energy from the city and feels people are polite.
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