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Literature

Berend McKenzie

Biography

Berend McKenzie is a Canadian actor and playwright. As an actor he is most known for playing Lance in the 2004 film, Catwoman. As a playwright Berend is most known for his controversial play, Nggrfg (Nigger fag, subtitled, Would You Say the Name of This…

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berets

Beret belonging to Etta Moten Barnett

ca. 1980

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This is a black wool felt beret. Around the inside it has a grosgrain sweatband. Sewn to the sweatband is a black fabric label with pink text that reads “makins / New York.”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2022.13.1.12
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Clothing - Costume

Beret from an S1W uniform

ca. 1992

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A red beret from an S1W uniform worn by James Amir Muhammad. The beret is made of red felted wool trimmed in black leather around the opening. The fit can be adjusted by tying the length of black ribbon strung through the leather trim. The interior of the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.33.8.1
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Clothing - Costume

Beret from an S1W uniform

ca. 1992

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A red beret from an S1W uniform. The beret is made of red felted wool trimmed in black leather around the opening. The fit can be adjusted by tying the length of black ribbon strung through the leather trim. The interior of the beret is lined with black…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.33.8.2
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Berhane Abra drawing at a United States Information Services artists workshop, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “Berhane Abra drawing at a United States Information Services artists workshop, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0677
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Berhane Abraha in front of drawings at the United States Information Services Workshop Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “Berhane Abraha in front of drawings at the United States Information Services Workshop Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0927
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Berhane Abraha next to drawings at the United States Information Services Workshop Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “Berhane Abraha next to drawings at the United States Information Services Workshop Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0936
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Berhane Adonai at the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “Berhane Adonai at the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0642
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Berhane Adonai, director of the Asmara School of Art, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “Berhane Adonai, director of the Asmara School of Art, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0576
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Berhane Adonai standing in front of artwork at a student art exhibition, Massawa, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “Berhane Adonai standing in front of artwork at a student art exhibition, Massawa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0684
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Berhane Adonai standing in front of drawings at the United States Information Services artists workshop, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “Berhane Adonai standing in front of drawings at the United States Information Services artists workshop, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0577
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Berhane Adonai standing with students in front of artwork at a student art exhibition, Massawa, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “Berhane Adonai standing with students in front of artwork at a student art exhibition, Massawa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0686
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Berhane Adonai with his painting entitled "Family from Sahel", Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “Berhane Adonai with his painting entitled "Family from Sahel", Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0361
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Berhane Adonia kneeling next to his painting, Asmara, Eritrea

2002

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Cataloged as “Berhane Adonia kneeling next to his painting, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1945
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BIOGRAPHY
Biography & Culture

Bernadine Anderson

1942–

Bernadine M. Anderson (born December 1, 1942) is a retired American makeup artist and the first black woman to work as a makeup artist in the Hollywood film industry. In 1967, she filed a lawsuit against employment discrimination and was accepted into a…

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Music

Bernard Belle

1964–2022

Bernard Belle (November 12, 1964 – June 23, 2022) was an American composer, producer, and musician. After starting his career as an R&B guitarist, Belle became known as a songwriter for Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston and a producer of gospel music.

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Bernard Edwards

1952–1996

Bernard Edwards (October 31, 1952 – April 18, 1996) was an American bassist known primarily for his work in disco with guitarist Nile Rodgers, with whom he co-founded Chic. In 2017, Edwards was selected as the 53rd greatest bassist of all time by Bass…

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Bernard Georges

1965–

Bernard Georges (born March 29, 1965) is best known for his bass guitar work in Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave. Beginning in 1992, he played bass for Throwing Muses on their album releases and in their concert appearances, having previously worked as…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Bernard Hopkins, Philadelphia, 2005

2005

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An image of Bernard Hopkins. Hopkins is featured in the center, wearing a robe with its hood up over his head. He is surrounded by unidentified men. Two of the men behind him carry World Boxing Council (WBC) champion belts.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.164.26
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Bernard, Icon Runway, Newark, NJ, 2017

2017

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A photographic print portrait of Bernard, Icon Runway, from Newark, New Jersey. Bernard is pictured standing in front of a dark grey background. He is facing towards the right side of the frame, his proper left hand on his hip and his other hand in his…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.71.10
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Bernard Johnson jacket worn by Melvin Van Peebles

2000 - 2010

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A black Bernard Johnson jacket worn by Melvin Van Peebles. The polyester jacket features a folded down collar made from one panel of fabric. Two panels of fabric with a diamond quilt pattern make up the front of the jacket. At the proper left breast is a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.60.8.1
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Bernard Johnson pants worn by Melvin Van Peebles

2000 - 2010

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A pair of Bernard Johnson pants worn by Melvin Van Peebles. The black polyester pants have a straight silhouette and an all-over quilted surface. There is a waistband made from two panels of fabric that closes proper left over right with two sets of metal…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.60.8.2
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Bernard, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Bernard, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3110
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Music

Bernard Wright

1963–2022

Bernard Wright (November 16, 1963 – May 19, 2022) was an American funk and jazz keyboardist and singer who began his career as a session musician and later released four solo albums.

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