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1974–
Alana Schofield Davis (born May 6, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter. Her father, Walter Davis Jr., was an African-American pianist who played alongside such jazz greats as Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Her mother was Ann Marie Schofield, and…
1987–
Alana Kathryn Dillette (born December 2, 1987) is an academic and Olympic swimmer from The Bahamas. Dillette swam for the Bahamas at the 2008 Summer Olympics, as well as at the 2007 Pan American Games. She attended and swam for the USA's Auburn University.
1982–
Alana Shipp (Hebrew: אלנה שיפ; born 1982) is a Barbadan professional female bodybuilder, based in Jerusalem.
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Alana Smith (born November 9, 1999) is an American tennis player. She has a career-high WTA singles ranking of 291, reached in September 2025. Her career-high WTA doubles ranking is No.
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Alanna Lynn Arrington (born November 18, 1998) is an American model from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She has been on the cover of Maxim and Elle U.K. She is a model for Victoria's Secret.
Biography
Alanna Bennett is an American writer and producer. Her debut novel The Education of Kia Greer was released in May 2025 (Knopf). She has written for the television series Roswell, New Mexico, XO, Kitty, and The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy.
1981
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Alapinni addresses Oba William Adetona Ayeni and chiefs” (Slides (photographs)).
1981
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Alapinni places gifts before Orangunigbo” (Slides (photographs)).
1980
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Alarer shrine, Ile Amowoyagi” (Slides (photographs)).
1980
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Alarer shrine, Ile Obasolo” (Slides (photographs)).
1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Alarere shrine, ewu Alarere (ewu orisha Oko), Ile Obasolo” (Slides (photographs)).
1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Alarere shrine, ewu Alarere, Ile Oshun (Ile Olorionioshun)” (Slides (photographs)).
1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Alarere shrine, Ile Aba” (Slides (photographs)).
1982
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Alarere shrine, Ile Oshun” (Slides (photographs)).
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Alaya High (born January 28, 2007), known professionally as That Girl Lay Lay, is an American rapper, singer, social media personality, and actress who began her career at the age of 6 on YouTube and is best known for starring in the Nickelodeon sitcom…
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Alaysha Johnson (born July 20, 1996) is an American hurdler. She competed at the 2024 Olympic Games in the 100 metres hurdles having placed second in the 2024 US Olympic trials. She finished third at the 2025 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
October 16, 1995
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis black-and-white photograph depicts a young man holding a sign in his right hand that reads "ALBANY / BLACK FAMILIES UNITED / NEW YORK." The slogan runs around a circle within which is a sketch of an African American Family. The young man, standing…
Loading image…1987–
Albert Danquah Adomah (born 13 December 1987) is a professional footballer who plays as a right winger for EFL League Two club Walsall. Born in England, he represented the Ghana national team. Noted for his longevity and consistency, he has made more…
1896–1940
Albert Alexander Smith (September 17, 1896 – April 3, 1940) was an American artist, illustrator, and jazz musician. According to Theresa Leininger-Miller he was an "internationally renowned artist" throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Smith was born on…
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Albert Awachie (born October 7, 1992) is a Canadian professional football fullback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played CIS football for the Toronto Varsity Blues.
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Albert Ayler (; July 13, 1936 – November 25, 1970) was an American avant-garde jazz saxophonist and composer. After early experience playing rhythm and blues and bebop, Ayler began recording music during the free jazz era of the 1960s. However, some…
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Albert B. Poston (January 1855 – 1902) was a teacher, principal, preacher, and state legislator in Mississippi. He represented Panola County, Mississippi in the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1882 and 1883. In 1896, he received votes to be a…
1930–2026
Albert Beckles (14 July 1930 – 16 May 2026) was a Barbadian-born British IFBB pro bodybuilder and Mr. Universe. He was a three-time New York City ‘Night of Champions’ winner.
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Albert Jojuan Belle Jr. (born August 25, 1966), until 1990 known as Joey Belle, is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 1989 to 2000, most notably for the Cleveland Indians. Known for his taciturn personality and intimidating…
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