Our history is that we can very aggressively, if necessary, and openly and democratically discuss our differences. We have a democratic history in which we come together and vote on these things.
An important aspect of the current situation is the strong social reaction against suggestions that the home language of African American children be used in the first steps of learning to read and write.
| Louise Erdrich, Writer (1954) |
| Muammar Al-Gaddafi, Leader (1942) |
| Paul Gauguin, Artist (1848) |
| Nikki Giovanni, Poet (1943) |
| Bill Hader, Actor (1978) |
| Allen Iverson, Athlete (1975) |
| Ian St. John, Athlete (1938) |
| Tom Jones, Musician (1940) |
| Vivien Kellems, Activist (1896) |
| Jean Harlow, Actress (1937) |

