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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform worn by Medina Rowell

1978-1979

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A brown girl’s Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform, worn by Medina Rowell. The A-line cut jumper is made from a dark brown synthetic knit material. The bodice and thick shoulder straps form a square neckline, with a slit at the center front bodice. Ties…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.224.6
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform worn by Medina Rowell

1978-1979

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A Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform, comprised of a brown jumper (.1) and a yellow blouse (.2), worn by Medina Rowell. The A-line cut jumper (.1) is made from a dark brown synthetic knit material. The bodice and thick shoulder straps form a square…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.224.7.1-.2
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Nation of Islam University of Islam drill team uniform worn by Myrtle K. Hopkins

1970-1973

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A red and white 3-piece Vanguard drill team uniform, comprised of a tunic with a belt (.1ab), harem pants (.2), and headscarf (.3), worn by Myrtle Kaye Hopkins. The cream-colored princess-cut tunic (.1a) is made from synthetic fabric. It has long sleeves…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.224.4.1ab-.3
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Nation of Islam University of Islam school nurse's uniform worn by Jamilah Sahib

1970-1977

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A white, 4-piece school nurse's uniform, comprised of a shirt (.1), culottes (.2), a cape (.3), and a headscarf (.4), worn by Jamilah Sahib. The shirt (.1) is made from white synthetic fabric. It has long sleeves and a short standing collar. The proper…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.224.2.1-.4
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Nation of Islam University of Islam school uniform worn by Myrtle Kaye Hopkins

1970-1973

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A 3-piece girl’s University of Islam high school uniform, comprised of a dress (.1), blouse (.2), and headscarf (.3), worn by Myrtle Kaye Hopkins. The light tan cotton dress (.1) is ankle-length and sleeveless, with a rounded collarless neck and a full…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.224.3.1-.3
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Journalism

National Association of Black Journalists

Biography

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational and professional organization of African American journalists, students, and media professionals. Founded in 1975 in Washington, D.C., by 44 journalists, the NABJ's…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
programs

National Council for Black Studies: Celebrating Three Decades of Progress

2006

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2006 program for the National Council for Black Studies (NCBS) annual conference held in Houston, Texas. This particular conference also celebrated the 30th anniversary of the formation of the NCBS.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.22.14
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Books and Published Materials

Nato nel Bronx (My American Journey)

1995; printed 1996

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A hardcover Italian edition of General Colin L. Powell’s autobiography, titled Nato nel Bronx [Born in the Bronx], originally published as My American Journey in the U.S. There are no markings on the front and back hardcovers, while the blue and white…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2022.101.1.42.8
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Sports & Achievement

Natrone Means

1972–

Natrone Jermaine Means (born April 26, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Carolina Panthers from 1993 to 2000. Means…

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Sports

Nazr Mohammed

1977–

Nazr Tahiru Mohammed ( NAH-zee; born September 5, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player who had a journeyman career in the National Basketball Association (NBA), playing for eight different teams over 18 seasons. He is the current…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Books and Published Materials

NCNW, Missionaries of Good Citizenship...

October 18, 1956

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This newspaper clipping from the San Francisco Independent highlights the achievements of the Citizenship Education Project, including registering 1,750 new voters. The clipping is adhered to the top half of page fourteen (14) in Frances Albrier's…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.60.1.17.1
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Books and Published Materials

NCNW Plans Reception For Forum Speakers

October 6, 1956

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This newspaper clipping from the San Francisco Sun-Reporter announces a reception held by the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women at the Hamilton Recreation Center after the Political Forum between J. Ernest Wilkins and Charles C.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.60.1.20.2
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Books and Published Materials

NCNW to Hold a Political Forum

October 27, 1956

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This newspaper clipping from the San Francisco Sun-Reporter announces a "Meet Your Candidate" forum at the NCNW offices at 1914 Fillmore St. on Sunday, October 28, 1956. The first and last lines of the blurb are underlined in blue ink. The clipping is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.60.1.38.1
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Arts & Performance

Ncuti Gatwa

1992–

Mizero Ncuti Gatwa (English: (N)SHOO-tee GAT-wah; born 15 October 1992) is a Rwandan-Scottish actor. He is best known for playing Eric Effiong in the Netflix series Sex Education (2019–2023) and the Fifteenth Doctor in the BBC series Doctor Who…

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BIOGRAPHY
Biography & Culture

Ndamukong Suh

1987–

Ndamukong Ngwa Suh ( in-DAH-mə-kin SOO, born January 6, 1987) is an American former professional football player who played defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers,…

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ARCHIVE FILE
Historical photographs & visual records

Ndebele Initiation Ceremony and Children at School, Xhosa, Tsawana Door, Sotho and Venda Kraals (Homesteads), Zululand, King William's Town, Bronkhorstspruit, and Transkei [660-662, 694-695, and 707 RESTRICTED]

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Ndebele Initiation Ceremony and Children at School, Xhosa, Tsawana Door, Sotho and Venda Kraals (Homesteads), Zululand, King William's Town, Bronkhorstspruit, and Transkei [660-662, 694-695, and 707 RESTRICTED]” (Slides).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog sova.eepa.2012-010_ref89
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Sports

Ndudi Ebi

1984–

Ndudi Hamani Ebi (born 18 June 1984) is a Nigerian-British former professional basketball player who most notably played for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA) between 2003 and 2005. He initially committed to the…

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Sports & Achievement

Neale Henderson

1930–2018

Neale Henderson (June 24, 1930 – December 27, 2018), nicknamed "Bobo", was an American baseball shortstop. Henderson batted and threw right handed. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Henderson moved with his family to San Diego, California in 1941. In there, he…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Necklace with a Bayou Classic pendant

1974-2015

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Necklace with a Bayou Classic pendant. The necklace has a gold-colored string with gold-colored spherical plastic beads strung along it. There is a gold-colored metal ring at the bottom. There is a painted ceramic pendant attached to the metal ring. The…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.75.11
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Arts & Performance

Nedra Bonds

1948–

Nedra "NedRa" Bonds (born 1948) is an American quilter, activist, and retired teacher, born and raised in the historic Quindaro neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas. Bonds creates quilts and mixed media fiber dolls using fabric, beads, and symbolism to…

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negatives

Negative of Roger Williams University's Commencement Hall

1905-1908

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A negative of the construction of the Commencement Hall of Roger Williams University amid trees. On the back of the photograph is a number written in pencil [268].

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.36.53.1
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Photographs and Still Images

Negative of the President's Mansion of Roger Williams University

1905-1908

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A negative of the construction of the President's Mansion of Roger Williams University. The brick building’s exterior is mostly constructed. There are trees on the left. On the back of the photograph is a number written in pencil [268].

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.36.54.1
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Literature

Nêgo Bispo

1959–2023

Antônio Bispo dos Santos (December 12, 1959 – December 3, 2023), also known as Nêgo Bispo, was a Brazilian activist, academic and quilombo leader best known for his concept of counter-colonization. His work challenges colonial complexes and reflects on the…

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