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Her victory made national news, upending stereotypes about race less than 50 years after the end of slavery. It also sparked racist fury.

Are parents, teachers and the public feeling as divided as the headlines make it seem? A pair of new NPR/Ipsos polls reveals division, to be sure, but also surprising consensus.

The Birmingham movement in 1963 was a turning point when children joined the struggle for equal rights. The brutal response from white segregationists galvanized support for the Civil Rights Act.

Dev Shah won by correctly spelling "psammophile," a noun that is used to describe animals and plants that prefer to live in sandy soil environments

The MiraCosta Symphony Orchestra presents a concert of masterworks from the romantic era. Faculty member Dr. Wan-Chin Chang will be featured performing Beethoven’s monumental Piano Concerto No. 3. The MiraCosta Symphony Orchestra will present Antonin Dvorák's mighty Symphony No. 8 to round out the program. Directed by Branden Muresan. General Admission: $10; Student/Faculty/Staff/Senior/Military/Child: $8

In the midst of a turkey shortage, the health conscious and forward-thinking culinary pros at Urban Plates have secured turkeys to provide guests with prepared Thanksgiving meals this year. Guests are encouraged to start placing meal orders now while supplies last. There are two options available: Heat-at-Home or Ready-to-Eat. The Thanksgiving Turkey Family Feast is the premiere heat-at-home option for families and serves 6-9 people starting at $169.95. This family feast includes antibiotic and hormone-free herb-roasted cage-free turkey breast, mushroom stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, artisan bread, and the choice of two sides. Sides include a wide range of gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and/or vegetarian options. The meal will come fully prepared with heating instructions. The turkey family feast must be pre-ordered by November 20 and picked up November 22-23. The Ready-to-Eat option is available in a single serving plate ($23.95) or a family meal that serves 4 ($99.95). Single serving plates include Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast, Stuffing, Gravy, Cranberry relish, Rustic Bread, and the choice of one side. The family meal includes Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast, Stuffing, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Cranberry Relish, and Rustic Bread. These meals are available for pick-up November 22-24. In addition to savory meals, guests may order sweet treats. Available options include a seasonal Apple Pie or year-round favorites such as the famous Mango Tart, Chocolate Vanilla Layer Cake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, and Hummingbird Cake, all ranging from $23.95 - $59. Place your order with Urban Plates now to wow guests with a quality meal and be among one of the lucky ones to snag a turkey before they’re sold out!

Investigate the American turkey’s surprising presence in European art. Learn more about the bird through turkey calling techniques. This noisy show at the UC San Diego Library has become a community tradition. Kids are welcome (and they’ll be reciting turkey-related riddles). Presented as an old-time radio show, this celebration is filled with music, sound-effects, stories and facts of interest. Host and bandleader Scott Paulson, a UC San Diego alumnus, and Exhibits & Events Coordinator at the UC San Diego Library, has been lauded by the San Diego Union-Tribune for his entertaining shows: “an avant-garde vaudevillian, think Samuel Beckett meets John Cage.” The Los Angeles Times relayed “Paulson’s brand of G-rated fun, a sort of modern day morphing of Captain Kangaroo and Spike Jones, is always lively and at times wonderfully chaotic.” Event Details: ‣ Wednesday, November 23 ‣ Noon – 1:00pm ‣ Seuss Room, Geisel Library, UC San Diego ‣ All ages. Free. For more information about the event, please call (858) 822-5758 or spaulson@ucsd.edu

DreamWorks Animation’s hit Netflix series, Gabby’s Dollhouse, will set off on a cross country journey to meet her fans at Walmart stores across the country on the Bakey with Cakey Tour. Each free in-store event will include a meet & greet and photo opportunity with the Gabby costume character, an interactive prize wheel with promotional prizes, giveaways and toy display that includes Gabby’s Purrfect Dollhouse, a Walmart Top Holiday Toy List winner, and more.

Boeing was set to launch its first astronauts into space next month. But engineers found flammable tape and problems with the capsule's parachutes. The Starliner program has been plagued by delays.

As the threat of a financial default neared, the Senate approved compromise, bipartisan legislation to lift the debt ceiling with just days to spare.