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BIOGRAPHY
Medicine & Health

Travis Nelson

1978–

Travis E. Nelson is an American politician and nurse serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 44th district. He assumed office on February 1, 2022. He is the first openly LGBTQ+ man of color and the first openly LGBTQ+ African…

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Politics & Public Life

Trayon White

1984–

Trayon White (born May 11, 1984) is an American politician from Washington, D.C. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Ward 8 on the Council of the District of Columbia from 2017 to 2025. White was expelled from office in February 2025 following…

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Biography & Culture

Tré Seals

1993–

Tré Seals (born September 29, 1993) is an American type designer, creative director, and typographer based in Accokeek, Maryland. He is the designer behind Vocal Type, a type foundry that develops fonts inspired by minority cultures and international…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Books and Published Materials

Treason in Congress: The Record of the Un-American Activities Committee

1948

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A pamphlet about the Congressional Un-American Activities Committee. The front cover has black print on yellow paper. The interior consists of thirty-two pages of text. The back of the pamphlet is blank.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.55.73
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Politics & Public Life

Tremaine Wright

1972–

Tremaine Wright (born November 2, 1972) is the former Chairwoman of the New York State Cannabis Control Board and a former member of the New York State Assembly from the 56th district, which includes parts of Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn. On September 1,…

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Civil Rights & Community

Trevor Carter

1930–2008

Trevor Carter (9 October 1930 – March 2008) was a British communist party leader, educator, black civil rights activist, and co-founder of the Caribbean Teachers Association. He served as the head of equal opportunities for the Inner London Education…

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Politics & Public Life

Trevor Phillips

1953–

Sir Mark Trevor Phillips (born 31 December 1953) is a British writer, broadcaster and former politician. He served as Chair of the London Assembly from 2000 to 2001 and from 2002 to 2003. Phillips was appointed head of the Commission for Racial Equality…

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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Tri-Continential Information Center Bulletin Vol. 1 No. 8

December 1967

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This edition of the Tri-Continental Information Center Bulletin details the wars in Portuguese controlled African countries. The edition is white paper with black text. The title reads: [UNKNOWN WAR IN PORTUGUESE WEST AFRICA]. The bulletin features…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.40
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Tribute certificate from City of Los Angeles in memory of Onie B. Granville

September 9, 1998

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A certificate of tribute issued by the Los Angeles City Council in memory of Onie B. Granville, in a black paper presentation folder. The certificate, printed in black ink on white paper, has the seal of the City of Los Angeles at top center and at bottom…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.33.3ab
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BIOGRAPHY
Civil Rights

Tricia Hersey

Biography

Tricia Hersey is an American poet, performance artist, and activist best known as the founder of the organization The Nap Ministry. She refers to herself as the Nap Bishop and advocates for the importance of rest as a racial and social justice issue.

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Photographs and Still Images

Triptych of Pamela Bridgewater and Nelson Mandela

1995

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A framed triptych of color photographs of then Consul General at Durban Pamela E. Bridgewater and South African President Nelson Mandela shaking hands and embracing at the World Hindu Conference in Chatsworth, South Africa. In both the left and right most…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.51.2a-e
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Politics & Public Life

Troy Carter (politician)

1963–

Troy Anthony Carter Sr. (born October 26, 1963) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district since 2021. He was previously a member of the Louisiana State Senate for the 7th district. A member of…

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Politics & Public Life

Troy E. Brown

1971–

Troy Earl Brown (born August 22, 1971) is a Democratic former member of the Louisiana State Senate. From 2012 to 2017, when he resigned his seat in scandal, Brown represented District 2, which includes parts of Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, Lafourche,…

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Politics

Trudi Morrison

1950–

Trudi Michelle Morrison (born 1950) is an American politician, professor, and activist. Dr. Morrison was the highest-ranked Black woman in the White House as Associate Director of the Office of Public Liaison.

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Politics & Public Life

Truly Hatchett

1881–1970

Truly Hatchett (June 17, 1881 – April 1, 1970) was a real estate investor and state legislator in Maryland. He and Emery Cole were the first African Americans to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates. He joined the House on November 2, 1954.

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Photographs and Still Images

Trump Flag, Georgia

November 21, 2020

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A color digital photograph of a burning Trump flag on the pavement in front of the Georgia State Capital in Atlanta, Georgia. Smoldering flames are still visible amidst the shredded remains of the flag and orange leaves on the ground.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.72.21
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Literature

Tsitsi Dangarembga

1959–

Dangarembga’s 1988 novel Nervous Conditions is regarded as a landmark of African literature, and she has also worked as a filmmaker and activist.

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Books and Published Materials

Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 7

March 1970

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Edition of Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 7. The cover has black printed text at the top and graphics below. The text reads [NATIONAL / EDITION Tuesday / MAGAZINE] with [MARCH 1970 · ISSUED MONTHLY] in the upper right corner. A list of topics discussed in…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.17.11.5
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Books and Published Materials

Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 6

February 1971

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Edition of Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 6. The cover has black printed text at the top and graphics below. The text reads [NATIONAL / EDITION Tuesday / MAGAZINE] with [FEBRUARY 1971 · ISSUED MONTHLY] in the upper right corner. A list of topics discussed…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.17.11.11
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Books and Published Materials

Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 7, No. 1

September 1971

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Edition of Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 7, No. 1. The cover has black printed text at the top and graphics below. The text reads [NATIONAL / EDITION Tuesday / MAGAZINE] with [SEPTEMBER 1971 · ISSUED MONTHLY] in the upper right corner. A list of topics discussed…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.17.11.13
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Books and Published Materials

Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 7, No. 1

September 1971

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Edition of Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 7, No. 1. The cover has black printed text at the top and graphics below. The text reads [NATIONAL / EDITION Tuesday / MAGAZINE] with [SEPTEMBER 1971 · ISSUED MONTHLY] in the upper right corner. A list of topics discussed…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.17.11.14
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Accessories and Personal Effects

Tulle and gold snood belonging to Etta Moten Barnett

1945-2004

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This a tulle and gold net snood belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. It consists of two layers. The inner layer is a soft gold net made up gold webbing with large holes. The outer layer is a cream colored tulle. Both layers are gathered together along one hem…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2022.13.1.58.2
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BIOGRAPHY
Politics & Public Life

Tunis Campbell Sr.

1812–1891

Rev. Tunis Gulic Campbell Sr. (April 1, 1812 – December 4, 1891), called "the oldest and best known clergyman in the African Methodist Church", served as a voter registration organizer, Justice of the Peace, a delegate to the Georgia Constitutional…

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BIOGRAPHY
Literature

Tupac Shakur

1971–1996

Tupac Amaru Shakur ( TOO-pahk shə-KOOR; Spanish: Túpac; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th…

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