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Sewing together the stories of Colorado’s Japanese American history
This comprehensive Colorado Japanese Women’s Quilt Project collects the quilts of over 80 Japanese-American families in Colorado.
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American Experience, TV's most-watched history series, brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
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Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act
Season 37 Episode 2 Preview | 2m 24s | CC
The emotional and dramatic story of the decades-long push for equality and accessibility that culminated in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. A story of courage and perseverance, the film highlights the determined people who literally put their bodies on the line to achieve their goal and change the lives of all Americans. From AMERICAN EXPERIENCE.
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The “Owl Club of Denver: Legacies of Excellence” exhibit at History Colorado runs through April 11.