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Historical photographs & visual records

Asana, Iddo, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Asana, Iddo, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3255
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Asante

2003

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Quilt in mostly red and purple made for Dr. Gladys-Marie Fry by the African American Quilt Circle in 2003. It is comprised of several blocks both pieced and appliqued, with strips sewn in some places to create evenness in the block sizes. The fabrics are…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.215.3
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Historical photographs & visual records

Asante bead making village, Asamang, outside of Kumasi

1986

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Donor notes read: "Asante bead making village, Asamang; outside of Kumasi, Feb. 15, 1986. The date on the slide is MAR 86.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-2009
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Asante bead making village, Asamang, outside of Kumasi, Ghana

1986

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Donor notes read: "Asante bead making village, Asamang; outside of Kumasi, Feb. 15, 1986. The date on the slide is MAR 86.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-0245
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BIOGRAPHY
Film & Television

Asante Blackk

2001–

Asante Duah Ma'at (born October 20, 2000), known professionally as Asante Blackk, is an American actor. He is best known for his role in the miniseries When They See Us (2019), for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

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Music

Asante Haughton

Biography

Asante Haughton born July 31st 1985 is a Jamaican-born Toronto-based human rights and mental health advocate and the co-founder of Reach Out Response Network.

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BIOGRAPHY
Literature

ASAP Rocky

1988–

Rakim Athelston Mayers (born October 3, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Rocky ( AY-sap; stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper, record producer, actor, fashion designer, and model. Born and raised in Harlem, he embarked on his musical career as…

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Historical photographs & documents

Ascension and Assumption

1865–67

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Cataloged as “Ascension and Assumption”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, Item 4.1.7.2
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Historical photographs & documents

Ascension Parish

1864–67

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Cataloged as “Ascension Parish”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, Item 4.1.7.1
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Historical photographs & visual records

Aseni Canoe

[18--]

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Original caption reads: "Aseni canoe dock Qua Ibo N.C.P." Three to four canoes occupied by a few Natives are seen lined up at the dock.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-024, Item EEPA 1995-240051
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Asetu Momoh, Iddo, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Asetu Momoh, Iddo, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3263
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Ash Gray

1998–

Ash Gray (born 11 December 1998), sometimes known professionally as Gabz, is an English singer who reached the final of the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent in 2013. Gray released his debut single "Lighters (The One)" under the Gabz name on 30 June…

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BIOGRAPHY
Business

Ash Hudson

1972–

Albion "Ash" Hudson (born 1972) is an American designer and artist recognized as a pioneer in streetwear fashion. He founded Conart (stylized in all caps), a brand credited with originating the integration of graffiti art into apparel in the early 1990s…

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BIOGRAPHY
Arts & Performance

Ash Hunter

1995–

Ash Hunter is a British actor known for playing Heathcliff in Emma Rice’s production of Wuthering Heights at The National Theatre in London and Alexander Hamilton in the West End musical, Hamilton. He also had recurring roles in TV series Bridgerton…

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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Ash Walker

Biography

Ash Walker is a London-based musician, multi-instrumentalist and DJ, whose music spans a diverse range of genres, such as jazz, blues, soul, funk, reggae, dub, trip hop, acid jazz, and electronica, among others. He has released four studio albums:…

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BIOGRAPHY
Biography & Culture

Asha Tomlinson

Biography

Asha Tomlinson is a Canadian television journalist, currently one of the hosts of CBC Television's consumer affairs newsmagazine series Marketplace. She is a two-time Canadian Screen Award winner for Best Host or Interviewer in a News or Information…

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Literature

Asha Ward

Biography

Asha Ward is a Trinidadian American comedian and writer. In 2022, she became the youngest-ever writer on the staff of Saturday Night Live. Ward, whose family is from Trinidad, was raised in Maryland.

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Film & Television

Ashante "Thee" Adonis

1990–

Tehuti Miles (born November 23, 1992) is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH), where he performs under his real name and is a member of Shane Taylor Promotions (STP). He is best known for his…

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Historical photographs & visual records

Ashantee Chiefs

ca. 1890

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Street scene of Ashantee chiefs gathered before the front gate of the Cape Coast Castle, Ghana, between 1877-1895. Accompanying inscription reads, "Ashantee chiefs at the Front Gate of Cape Coast Castle." Photographer unknown.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-017, Item EEPA 1995-0170013
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Ashanti

1980–

Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas (born October 13, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She was discovered as a teenager by record producer Irv Gotti, and signed with his label Murder Inc. Records, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings in 2002.

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BIOGRAPHY
Literature

Ashanti Alston

1954–

Ashanti Omowali Alston (born 1954) is an anarchist activist, speaker, and writer, and former member of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army. From 1974 to 1985, he spent time in prison for bank robbery, which caused him to become further…

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Ashanti Road

ca. 1975

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A view of a road through a village. Text on frontside reads: "Christiansborg Gold Coast W.-A. Ashanti Road.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH-07-01
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Ashanti Road, Cape Coast

[ca. 1910]

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Original caption reads "One end of Ashanti Rd C.C. looking up Ashanti rd.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-018, Item EEPA 1995-180032
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Ashanti war memorial, Accra

[ca. 1910]

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Orginal caption reads, "Ashanti war memorial, Accra." Printed caption on verso reads, "Gold coast Post card.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1992-004, Item EEPA 1992-004-087
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