Daily Archives: March 7, 2021

Shirley Chisholm: ‘They will remember a 100-pound woman’

Posted on March 7, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“The tiny glittering black woman stood utterly at attention. She wore a suit of stiff brocade that fitted her shoulders so snugly it gave her a faintly military air. There was, in fact, something about her that suggested the Salvation … Continue reading →

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The Great Art Behind Hunter S. Thompson’s Run for Sheriff

Posted on March 7, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

Hunter S. Thompson giving his concession speech at Hotel Jerome. “If you’re going to curate an exhibition of vintage artwork related to the unorthodox and self-described gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, prepare for the process itself to become a bit, … Continue reading →

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