A black bourgeoisie perspective on U.S. politics
Recipients of the 33rd annual national celebration of the arts, singer and songwriter Merle Haggard (L); composer and lyricist Jerry Herman (2L); dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones (C); songwriter and musician Paul McCartney (2R); and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey (R) listen as US President Barack Obama makes remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, December 5, 2010, during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception.
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US President Barack Obama (2nd L) waves from the balcony with First Lady Michelle Obama (L) former Secretary of State Colin Powell (R) and his wife Alma (2nd R) during the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC, December 5, 2010. Recipients to be honored at the 33rd annual national celebration of the arts are: singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones; songwriter and musician Paul McCartney; and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – DECEMBER 04: The 2010 Kennedy Center honorees pose for their formal class photo following the formal Artist’s Dinner at the United States Department of State in Washington, D.C. on December 4, 2010. Top row, from left to right: Merle Haggard, Bill T. Jones, and Sir Paul McCartney. Bottom row, from left to right: Jerry Herman and Oprah Winfrey.
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