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The headaches over weather concerns in the outdoors show, the logistics of construction of the cage and staging events at federal landmarks and the soaring cost made Freedom 250 a one-off.

How can we reconcile Americas celebration of freedom with the historical exclusion of millions? What role do you think education plays in addressing these contradictions?

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South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim performs on stage at Royal Festival Hall during the London jazz festival on 15 November 2014. Photograph: Andy Sheppard/Redferns/Getty Images View image in fullscreen South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim performs on stage at Royal Festival Hall during the Lon…

The headaches over weather concerns in the outdoors show, the logistics of construction of the cage and staging events at federal landmarks and the soaring cost made Freedom 250 a one-off.