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Literature

Antwon

1986–

Antonio Paul Williams (born October 25, 1986), better known by his stage name Antwon, is an American rapper based in San Jose, California. In 2013, he was included on Complex's "15 Unsigned Rappers Who Should Get a Deal After SXSW" list. He was also…

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Literature

Antwone Fisher

1959

Antwone Quenton Fisher (born August 3, 1959) is an American director, screenwriter, author, and film producer. His 2001 autobiographical book Finding Fish was a New York Times Best Seller. The 2002 film Antwone Fisher was written by Fisher and directed by…

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Music

Anwan Glover

1971–

Ralph Anwan Glover (born May 5, 1971) is an American rapper, actor, model, DJ, and founding member of the D.C.-based go-go band "BackYard Band" (also abbreviated as "BYB"). Glover is also known for his portrayal of Slim Charles in the HBO crime-drama…

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Music

Any Gabrielly

2002–

Any Gabrielly Rolim Soares (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɐni ɡabɾiˈɛli]; born October 9, 2002) is a Brazilian musician, dancer and actress. Born in Guarulhos, São Paulo, she began dancing at a young age and performed at some of the city's theaters while…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Record Albums

Any Other Way

1960s; reissued 2017

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A two-disk, 21-track compilation album of songs recorded by Jackie Shane. The two vinyl records have silver labels and are housed in plain white sleeves with no marks. The album cover features a photograph of Jackie Shane lounging on a plastic slipcovered…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.41.1a-f
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Arts & Performance

Anya Lawrence

2004–

Anya Lawrence (born 2004) is a British actress. Lawrence took part in various projects before guest-starring in an episode of Creeped Out in 2017. In 2022, Lawrence was cast as Vicky Grant in the British soap opera Hollyoaks, which she was nominated for a…

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Anye Elite

1987–

Anye Elite (born August 31, 1987) is an American singer, rapper and LGBT activist. He is best known for his contributions to Atlanta's gay community.

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Historical photographs & visual records

Aouré mosque

2000-02-02

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Aouré mosque, which was built in 1810. Original Carousel number, 12, slide number, 127.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-1526
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Historical photographs & visual records

Aouré residents carrying bowls

2000-02-02

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Aouré residents carrying bowls. Original Carousel number, 12, slide number, 126.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-1525
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Historical photographs & visual records

Aouré village from the Niger River

2000-02-02

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Aouré village from the Niger River. Original Carousel number, 13, slide number, 20.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-1556
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Historical photographs & documents

Apalachicola – Magnolia

Nov. 1865–Oct. 1867

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Cataloged as “Apalachicola – Magnolia”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1869, Item 1.3.1.1
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Historical photographs & visual records

Apam

1986

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Donor notes read: "Apam, Jan. 6, 1986. Exterior, Apam Fort. Trip along coast with Albert Van Dantzig and family. Jan. 6-8, 1986. The date on the slide is FEB 86.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-2003
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Historical photographs & visual records

Apam village, Ghana

1986

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Donor notes read: "Apam, Jan. 6, 1986. Apam village. Trip along coast with Albert Van Dantzig and family, Jan 6 - 8, 1986. The date on the slide is FEB 86.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-0115
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Music

Apani B. Fly

1974–

Apani Nicole Smith (born September 17, 1974) known professionally as Apani B. Fly, is an American hip hop emcee. In 1996 her first 12-inch single, "Estragen", was independently released and shortly followed up by several high-profile guest appearances on…

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Literature

Aparecida

1939–1985

Maria Aparecida Martins (4 December 1939 – 1985) was a Brazilian singer and composer whose career was mainly dedicated to samba and African rhythms.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Visual Arts

Apartheid

1984

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A large, rectangular, abstract mixed-media work rendered in large, layered areas and forms of muted colors and black against a light grey background. The left half of the canvas consists of layered areas of black and cream forming a vaguely mountainous…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.38.2
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Apartment building with tires in yard - New Bedford, Mass. - 1972

1972

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This image depicts a number of rubbers tires lying on their sides in an abandoned lot next to several brick and concrete buildings. The lot is empty except for the tires, some broken boards and a few pieces of trash scattered over the concrete ground. In…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.116.10
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MUSEUM OBJECT
leases

Apartment lease signed by James Baldwin

1955

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A 1955 lease signed by James Baldwin for a six months lease of an apartment at 63 West 97th Street in New York City.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.99.54
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Historical photographs & visual records

Ape and Bear skulls for sale at market, Lake Togo to Lome, Togo

2004 November 20

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Ape and Bear skulls for sale at market. Original Carousel number, 5, slide number, 116.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-0649
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Ape skeleton dressed for sale at fetish market, Lake Togo to Lome, Togo

2004 November 20

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Ape skeleton dressed for sale at fetish market. Original Carousel number, 5, slide number, 125.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-0658
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BIOGRAPHY
Civil Rights & Community

Aph Ko

Biography

Aph Ko is an American writer, vegan activist, and digital media producer. She is the author of Racism as Zoological Witchcraft: A Guide to Getting Out (2019), co-author of Aphro-ism: Essays on Pop Culture, Feminism, and Black Veganism from Two Sisters…

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Music

Aphrose

Biography

Aphrose is the stage name of Joanna Mohammed, a Canadian soul and rhythm and blues singer from Toronto, Ontario. She is most noted for her 2023 album Roses, which received a Juno Award nomination for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year at the Juno Awards…

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Music

Apl.de.ap

1974–

Allan Pineda Lindo (born November 28, 1974), known as Apl.de.ap, is a Filipino musician based in Los Angeles, California.

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Historical photographs & visual records

Apo Ifa

1982-08-08

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Igbefa (Ifa Adagba), six Ifa priests cast Ifa at Palace for Oba; Apo Ifa; Chief Odoode; Babalawo.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2695
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