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Obama selects Alvin Ailey for Medal of Freedom

On 10 November, the White House announced that President Obama is selecting choreographer Alvin Ailey for the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The recognition is for Alvin Ailey's contribution and dedication to civil rights and dance in America. Interestingly, Obama is now awarding the prize.
Alvin Ailey studeerde dans in Californië aan de Horton Dance School, de eerste dansschool in Amerika waar meerdere rassen welkom waren. Lester Horton, die zich  aanvankelijk interesseerde voor dans van Ame...

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On 10 November, the White House announced that President Obama is selecting choreographer Alvin Ailey for the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The recognition is for Alvin Ailey's contribution and dedication to civil rights and dance in America. Interestingly, Obama is now awarding the prize.
Alvin Ailey studeerde dans in Californië aan de Horton Dance School, de eerste dansschool in Amerika waar meerdere rassen welkom waren. Lester Horton, die zich  aanvankelijk interesseerde voor dans van Ame...

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