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1937: Anti lynching laws in America passed
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1938: Anti Lynching bill is withdrawn
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1939: WW2 begins
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1960s saw many civil rights demonstrations, as well as riots, in Pennsylvania
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1964: ended all state and local laws requiring segregation.
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1986: Written in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Pittsburgh
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1987: The Piano Lesson, First performance
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1989: “The Piano Lesson” premieres at Yale Rep.
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1990: “Piano Lesson” opens on Broadway, wins NYDCC Award and second Pulitzer Prize.
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1992: Tour of “Piano Lesson” plays Fulton Theater; “Ma Rainey” at Pittsburgh Public.
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1994: “Piano Lesson” filmed on a set in Harmarville and on location in Shadyside, Downtown, North Side and Squirrel Hill.
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1995: “Piano Lesson” broadcast on Hallmark Hall of Fame
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2003: “Piano Lesson” at Pittsburgh Public Theater.
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