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Historian Barry Bradford explores Gene Kelly, the American actor, dancer, and director who revolutionized film dance with iconic roles in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN and AN AMERICAN IN PARIS.
Presenter's Bio
Barry Bradford is a national award-winning motivational speaker, educator, and historian from Chicago, renowned for leading national efforts to reopen two high-profile cold cases from the Civil Rights Era, including the infamous "Mississippi Burning" case. A passionate advocate for justice and personal empowerment, Barry inspires audiences to claim their voices, challenge the status quo, and create meaningful change. His leadership and unwavering belief in the power of individuals to affect history have earned him recognition from the President, Congress, and major Civil Rights groups.
In addition to being a former National Teacher of the Year and Illinois State Teacher of the Year, Barry has been a distinguished speaker at major events and a guest on nearly every major media outlet, including The Today Show, The New York Times, ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, and Fox News. As a historian and writer, and he lectures internationally on leadership, personal empowerment, and popular culture.
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