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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Bitter No, But Better; Miscellaneous Lyrics” (Text).
Loading image…1967–2022
Biyi Bandele (born Biyi Bandele-Thomas; 13 October 1967 – 7 August 2022) was a Nigerian novelist, playwright and filmmaker. He was the author of several novels, beginning with The Man Who Came in From the Back of Beyond (1991), as well as writing stage…
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Marcel Theo Hall (April 8, 1964 – July 16, 2021), known professionally as Biz Markie, was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, and record producer who gained prominence during hip-hop's golden age. He was known for his comedic style and often called…
1983–
Mark Julian Felder (born July 21, 1983), more commonly known as Bizzle, is an American Christian hip hop recording artist and entrepreneur. In January 2010, Bizzle released "You Got Some Explaining to Do". The song criticizes rapper Jay-Z for negative…
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Bryon Anthony McCane II (born September 12, 1976), better known by his stage name Bizzy Bone, is an American rapper, singer and the youngest member of the Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
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Angela Renée White (born May 11, 1988), commonly known as Blac Chyna, is an American model, television personality, rapper, and socialite. She originally rose to prominence in 2010 as the stunt double for Nicki Minaj in the music video for the song…
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Gustavo de Almeida Ribeiro (born June 7, 1972), better known by his stage name Black Alien, is a Brazilian rapper and composer. Since 1993, he has created music in several genres, collaborating with various artists, such as Os Paralamas do Sucesso, Forfun,…
1988 January 03
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Black American Cinema: Images of a Culture series” (Audio; Audio cassette).
ca. 1980
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBlack vest with gold decoration and fringe worn by LaMonte McLemore of The 5th Dimension. The collarless black vest has a straight hem with squared front opening edges and oversized armholes. It is made of a black polyester-cotton blend fabric that is…
2004-2013
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of black wool Hilfiger brand men's dress pants with lime green pinstripes. The pants have straight cut legs and close at the center front with a black plastic zipper, one (1) black plastic button above the zipper, one (1) flat metal hook-and-eye,…
2000- 2010
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black and purple graphic tie worn by Melvin Van Peebles. The tie is made from one panel of black silk that is vertically seamed to itself at the center back. There is a purple/magenta, large abstract print of a feather that covers most of the fabric. At…
1981
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis black and red leather jacket was worn by Kurtis Blow on the cover of his album "Deuce" (1981). The motorcycle style jacket has full-length sleeves, a stand-up collar, and closes at the center front with a black zipper and five (5) metal snaps painted…
20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGRound black and silver knob with white line marker.
1929
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA musical film with the title Black and Tan. It consists of a single reel of black-and-white 16mm acetate film with an optical sound track. The film opens with an RKO title card that reads in part, “Black and Tan with Duke Ellington and his Cotton Club…
1929
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA 16mm release print of the short film Black and Tan Fantasy. It consists of a single reel of positive, black-and-white, 16mm acetate film (a) with variable-area optical sound. A metal film reel (b), a film cannister (c) and a cardboard shipping box (d)…
ca. 1995
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black and white baseball cap with the Hot 97 logo. The crown of the hat is made of white cotton and polyester twill weave. There is a metal button covered in black fabric secured at the top of the crown. The crown is pieced with six panels that are…
1957
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA documentary film with the title Black and White in South Africa. It consists of a single reel of black-and-white 16mm acetate film with sound. Through the use of contextual narration by Edgar McInnis, archival footage, reenactments and still imagery, the…
October 1974
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black and white photograph of George Foreman greeting fans before “The Rumble in the Jungle” bout with Muhammad Ali in Zaire. Foreman is depicted near the center of the image, turned in ¾ profile with his fists raised in the air. He is wearing a jacket…
ca. 1951
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black and white photograph of Jackie Robinson on the field as another player slides into base. Robinson is depicted on the proper right side of the image, in full Dodgers uniform, jumping in the air. His upper body is leaning forward with his proper…
ca. 1935
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black and white photograph of Jesse Owens running for Ohio State. The photograph depicts Jesse Owens running on a track with several other runners competing behind him. He is wearing a dark colored sleeveless track jersey with [OHIO] across the front,…
ca. 1981
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black and white photograph of Lucille Armstrong, widow of Louis Armstrong, and unidentified man, viewing the bronze bust of Eubie Blake created by the artist, Bobbiegita Walker.
1938
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black and white photograph of Martin Dihigo. The photograph depicts Dihigo standing outside wearing a baseball uniform with a cap, a short-sleeve shirt, pants, tall socks, and cleats. He is turned in ¾ profile towards the proper right side of the image.…
1933
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black and white photograph of Jesse Owens with Ralph Metcalfe and James Johnson after the National AAU 100-meter event in 1933. The photograph depicts the three runners sitting on a podium bench, resting their arms on their knees. Left to right are…
1950s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black and white photograph of Roy Campanella in the dugout with two bat boys. Campanella is pictured in a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform including a cap, short sleeved jersey, baseball pants, tall socks, cleats, and knee and shin guards. The dugout floor is…
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