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This man has spent over 500 nights in jail. His crime? Feeding homeless communities without a permit

On the left, Keith McHenry, a young bearded white man is arrested in a black and white photo. On the right, an older Keith McHenry leads a protest.
Keith McHenry’s first arrest was on August 15, 1988, when he and eight fellow volunteers were detained at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
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Everyone is watching women's sports, but can we keep their attention? Here are 5 ways to level the playing field

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This man has spent over 500 nights in jail. His crime? Feeding the homeless without a permit

Keith McHenry’s first arrest was on August 15, 1988, when he and eight fellow volunteers were detained at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
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Three particular works from 1957 to 1967 illustrate how King’s political thought evolved from a hopeful reformer to a radical critic.
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