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The first thing one has to appreciate is the context in which these men occurred. One, there was a perception about the intellectual inadequacy of African-Americans. Secondly, there was a perception that African-Americans did not have the same will to defend and fight for democracy and freedom.


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ALVIN AILEY I always want to have more dancers in my company.
ALVIN AILEY I always want more.
ALVIN AILEY Choreography is mentally draining, but there's a pleasure in getting into the studio with the dancer...
ALVIN AILEY They're all talented. They're all special,
ALVIN AILEY All of these dancers are dancers who are on the verge of their careers, so to speak. They're here to...
ALVIN AILEY Born To Be Alive.
ALVIN AILEY Its roots are in American Negro culture, which is part of the whole country's heritage, ... But the ...
ALVIN AILEY Well I just figure any man who risks his neck to save a dog's life isn't going to kill someone for g...
ALVIN ADAMS Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, humanitarians included and especially governm...
ALVIN ADAMS My view is different. Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant c...
ALVIN ADAMS In my experience, problems most frequently arise from those who report for television, with little f...
ALVIN ADAMS I am convinced that dealing intelligently with the press is of the greatest importance to the succes...
ALVIN ADAMS Humanitarian missions are little different from any other public enterprise, diplomacy included, whi...
ALVIN ADAMS Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populat...
ALVIN ADAMS It wasn't very satisfying playing the big arenas, but it was good as far as a paycheck. But the ...
ALVIN LEE My favorite country blues player was Big Bill Broonzy. City blues was Freddie King, but I liked them...
ALVIN LEE Any pitcher who throws at a batter and deliberately tries to hit him is a communist.
ALVIN DARK