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1824–
David Medlock Jr. (c. 1824 – ?) served in the Texas legislature during the Reconstruction era. He was born in Georgia to a family held as slaves that was relocated to Texas. After emancipation he settled in Limestone County, Texas with family members. He…
September 20, 2011
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe oral history consists of six digital files: 2011.174.53.1a, 2011.174.53.1b, 2011.174.53.1c, 2011.174.53.1d, 2011.174.53.1e, and 2011.174.53.1f. There is also a photograph and a newspaper clipping that relate to the interview. They are 2011.174.53.3 and…
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David Michael dos Santos Miranda (Portuguese: [ˈdejvidʒi miˈɾɐ̃dɐ]; 10 May 1985 – 9 May 2023) was a Brazilian politician. He was a Federal Congressman representing the state of Rio de Janeiro, serving from 2019 until 2023, and was affiliated with the…
Biography
David Mrakpor (born c. 1994) is a London-based multi-instrumentalist, performing on keyboards, bass, guitar, drums and vibraphone. David Mrakpor is part of Blue Lab Beats, as “Mr DM” and won a Grammy Award in 2022 for music production on Angelique Kidjo's…
1965–
David Nandi Odhiambo (born June 24, 1965), also known as D. Nandi Odhiambo is an African-Canadian novelist and writer of Luo and Luhya descent. He was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1977. He has a PhD in English…
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David Neville (born June 1, 1984) is an American sprinter who specializes in the 400 meters and two-time medalist (one gold, one bronze) in the Summer Olympics. A native of Merrillville, Indiana, Neville became the first individual track and field medalist…
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David Odumosu (born 23 March 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for League of Ireland First Division club Cork City.
1942–
David "Oggi" Ogburn (born 1942) is an American photographer. He is known for his photographs of Washington, DC as well as his photographs of musicians. Ogburn was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 14, 1942.
2004–
David Chukwudubem Okagbue (born 4 February 2004) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for League One club Peterborough United. He is a Republic of Ireland youth international.
Loading image…1982–
David Oliver (born April 24, 1982), is the Director of Track & Field at Howard University and a retired American hurdling athlete. As a professional athlete, he competed in the 110 meter hurdles event outdoor and the 60 meter hurdles event indoors. He is…
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David Adetayo Olusoga (born January 1970) is a British-Nigerian historian, writer, broadcaster, and BAFTA winning film-maker. He is Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester. Olusoga has presented historical documentaries on the BBC, has…
2003–
David Opoku-Fordjour (born 1 May 2003) is an English rugby union footballer who plays as a winger for Champ Rugby side Coventry.
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David Daniel Otunga (born April 7, 1980) is an American actor, lawyer and retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure with WWE from 2009 to 2020. Otunga was the runner-up on the first season of WWE NXT and later an original member of The…
Loading image…1976–
David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo ( oh-yeh-LOH-woh; ; born 1 April 1976) is a British actor, director, and producer. His accolades include a Critics' Choice Award and two NAACP Image Awards as well as nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy…
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David Alexander Paterson (born May 20, 1954) is an American politician who served as the 55th governor of New York, succeeding Eliot Spitzer, who resigned, and serving out nearly three years of Spitzer's term from March 2008 to December 2010. A member of…
1960–
David Patrick (born June 12, 1960, in Centralia, Illinois) is an American retired hurdler. He ran the 400 metres hurdles in the 1992 Summer Olympics and was the second American in the final. The race was won by Kevin Young while setting a world record in…
1982–
David Thorn Payne (born July 24, 1982) is an American hurdler. He was born in Cincinnati and his family moved to the suburb of Wyoming in Ohio. Payne competed in the 110 and 400 meter hurdles while attending the University of Cincinnati. While at UC, Payne…
1913–1994
Pitt practised medicine in London, chaired the Greater London Council, and campaigned for decades against racial discrimination before his 1975 elevation to the peerage.
Loading image…1985–
David Taylor Price (born August 26, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Price was selected first overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in September…
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David Rudyard Williams (born 1954) is the Florence Sprague Norman and Laura Smart Norman Professor of Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health, as well as a professor of African and African American Studies and of Sociology at Harvard University.
1969–
David Deaundra Rocker (born March 12, 1969) is an American former football player and coach. He played professionally as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams from 1991 to 1994. He was selected…
Loading image…1941–1991
David Eli Ruffin (born Davis Eli Ruffin; January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the Temptations (1964–1968) during the group's "Classic Five" period as it was later known. Ruffin…
Loading image…1810–1849
David Ruggles (March 15, 1810 – December 16, 1849) was an African-American abolitionist in New York who resisted slavery by his participation in a Committee of Vigilance, which worked on the Underground Railroad to help fugitive slaves reach free states.…
1983–
David Mauricio Bowen-Petterson (born May 20, 1983), better known by his stage name David Rush, is an American rapper. He signed a joint venture recording contract with Pitbull's Mr. 305 Inc.
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