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Community Struggles With HRP!

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Ann Arbor Sun, January 12, 1973

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1973

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Deal It!

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Ann Arbor Sun, June 25, 1971

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June

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1971

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Paper Radio

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Ann Arbor Sun, June 25, 1971

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1971

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AADL Talks To: John Sinclair (May 3, 2011)

Fri, 12/09/2011 - 3:46pm

In this interview from May 3, 2011, John Sinclair elaborates on the importance of Black culture and, in particular, the Black Panther Party, in the formation of both the White Panther and Rainbow People's Parties in Ann Arbor; as well as the more humorous and theatrical elements of their antics during those years. He also reflects on his brother David Sinclair, his ex-wife Leni Sinclair, White Panther co-founder, Pun Plamondon, and artist Gary Grimshaw.

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AADL Talks To: John Sinclair (March 22, 2010)

Fri, 12/09/2011 - 3:03pm

In this interview from March 22, 2010, poet, author, and activist John Sinclair reflects on music in Ann Arbor - from the MC5, the free concerts in the parks and the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz festival, to his specific memories of local clubs and musicians. He also talks about the influence of both the Beat generation and black music on his cultural and political awakening, the origins of the White Panther Party, and the importance of newspapers.

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AADL Talks To Jim Toy and Jackie Simpson

Fri, 11/11/2011 - 9:50am

November 18, 2011 marked the 40th anniversary of the University of Michigan’s Spectrum Center, making it the oldest LGBT student organization in the country. AADL spoke with Jackie Simpson, the director of the Spectrum Center, and Jim Toy, one of the two people who founded the organization in 1971. Jackie and Jim talked about the beginning of the organization, its history and ongoing development, and the challenges and joys of the center today.