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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Trish Anderton on Monday, January 21, 2002.

He fought for civil rights by tackling segregation, racism, and unjust voting laws. We'll look at his strengths and weaknesses, and examine his lasting impact on our society. Trish's guest is Bruce Nelson, professor of History at Dartmouth College www.Dartmouth.edu

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The Evolution of Civil Rights- Part 1

By Dan Gorenstein on Monday, January 21, 2002.

Every day this week, NHPR's Dan Gorenstein will present the story of a New Hampshire resident, maybe one of your neighbors, and what expanded civil rights have meant to them. Today's Story is about physical disabilities...and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Carribean Music in the North Country

By John Walters on Monday, January 21, 2002.

Eric Rollnick is a musician and instrument builder whose specialty is the steel drum. He leads a steel band called Mango Groove Steel Band and he?s creating community drum ensembles. He gives workshops and presentations and he runs a music store in Conway called Ajaja Music. Find out more at [http://www.ajajamusic.com].

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Economic Pep Rally in Berlin

By Trish Anderton on Monday, January 21, 2002.

New Hampshire's top development official visited the Berlin area late last week. The head of the Department of Resources and Economic Development or DRED told local business leaders that with hard work and optimism, they can reinvigorate the struggling mill city. NHPR's Trish Anderton attended the meeting and files this report.

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New Video Warns Against ATV Rogue Riders

By Charlotte Renner on Monday, January 21, 2002.

All-terrain vehicles are becoming an increasingly familiar sight in Northern New England's rugged landscape, and now that natural gas pipelines are cutting a swath through the inviting terrain, riders are zooming on- and off- those ready-made trails.

But while many ATV's follow safety and environmental rules, rogue riders are giving the sport a black eye.

Charlotte Renner reports.

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