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Published June 11, 2020 at 984 × 669 in Protesting in WSP.
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black and white photo of Izzy Young standing in the middle of a crowd making a speech at the Beatnik Riots in April, 1961. protesters hold signs supporting folk music in the Park.

Izzy Young making a speech at the Beatnik Riots in April, 1961.

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