HISTORY ON PA 8
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November 2021
FRED ROGERS “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” was viewed by millions each day and often tackled difficult subjects, helping to break the color barrier when Francois Clemmons joined Rogers on set.
TURKEY TIME is almost here, so we’re recognizing some of the top trailblazers this holiday season, from those who first shaped our nation to the political influencers of today.
WILL SMITH West Philly born and raised, Will Smith once pulled the plug on shooting a movie in Georgia because of a recent passage of a law he found to be regressive and restrictive to non-white voters.
NELLIE BLY Even without her trip around the world, Bly would be remembered for her innovations, her charity work and her contributions to literature and journalism.
TAYLOR SWIFT The “Shake It Off” singer has been more vocal about politics in recent years, starting in 2018, when she donated to the March for Our Lives campaign to end gun violence.
TINA FEY Sure, you know her from “SNL” and “30 Rock,” but Tina Fey is known for her charity work to end world hunger and has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights and the LGBTQ community.
PINK The Doylestown singer stuck up for the Norwegian women’s beach handball team when they were fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms during a championship game.
