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Education & Scholarship

Debra Majeed

1954–2022

Debra Mubashshir Majeed (January 7, 1954 – March 20, 2022) was an American religious historian, activist and womanist.

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Arts & Performance

Debra Wilson

Biography

Debra Wilson is an American actress and comedian. She is the longest-serving original cast member on the sketch comedy series Mad TV, having appeared on the show's first eight seasons from 1995 to 2003. As a voice actress, she has voiced various characters…

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Politics

DeCharlene Williams

1943–2018

DeCharlene Williams (January 13, 1943—May 20, 2018) was an African-American business owner, community leader, activist, author, and political candidate in Seattle. She is the founder of the Central Area Chamber of Commerce, a group that focused on the…

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Books and Published Materials

Decision Points

November 9, 2010

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A signed, hardcover first edition of Decision Points written by President George W. Bush and inscribed to General Colin L. Powell. The book features a glossy color paper jacket over its black hardcover. The black spine displays the book title, author, and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2022.101.1.45
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Tools and Equipment

Decorative bowl from the Rock Rest Tourist Home

1945-1952

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A silver plated decorative bowl from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The bowl is round with a wide, flat lip, and a footed base. The lip is decorated with an alternating fleur-de-lis and dart pattern along the edge. The body of the bowl is slotted with the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.12.57
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Music

Dee-1

1985–

David Arnold Augustine Jr. (born April 10, 1985), known professionally as Dee-1, is an American rapper, author, educator, and activist from New Orleans, Louisiana. The success of his 2010 single, "Jay, 50, and Weezy", led him to sign a recording contract…

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Politics & Public Life

Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers

1993–

Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers (born 13 January 1993) is an Anguillan politician, lawyer, athlete, former model and beauty pageant titleholder. A member of the Anguilla Progressive Movement, Kentish-Rogers served as the Minister for Education and Social…

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Politics

Dee Bennett

Biography

Mildred Delores Bennett is a psychologist and former Arkansas state senator. She served in 1997 from Little Rock, Arkansas. She is African American.

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Politics & Public Life

Dee Clemmons

Biography

Dometrice "Dee" Clemmons (born in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American politician, entrepreneur, and business coach. She is the first female African-American Commissioner in Henry County, Georgia who represents the 2nd district.

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Slavery and Freedom Objects

Defense of the Negro Race----Charges Answered. Speech of Hon. George H. White, of North Carolina, in the House of Representatives, January 29, 1901

January 29, 1901

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Booklet of George H. White’s speech to Congress. The 14-page booklet features discolored off-white paper with black text. The front cover reads [DEFENSE OF THE NEGRO RACE-CHARGES ANSWERED. / "Sow the seed of a tarnished name – / You sow the seed of eternal…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.160.119.1
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Scholarship

Deirdre Cooper Owens

Biography

Deirdre Cooper Owens is an American historian and reproductive rights activist known for her 2017 book Medical Bondage: Race, Gender, and the Origins of American Gynecology. She is an associate professor at the University of Connecticut.

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Books and Published Materials

Delegate

1976

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A 1976 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a collage of cropped black and white photographic portraits. In the center is an angled blue square with text that reads [DELEGATE] in white text and [76]…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.10
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Books and Published Materials

Delegate

1977

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A 1977 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a collage of black and white portrait photographs with a bright blue tint. Red text at the center reads [THE / 1st / year / of the / 3rd / Century]. The…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.11
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Books and Published Materials

Delegate

1978

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A 1978 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a pink ribbon that reads [1978 / DELEGATE] on a collage of cropped black and white photographic portraits with an orange tint. The magazine has a white…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.12
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Books and Published Materials

Delegate

1979

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A 1979 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a blue ribbon that reads [1979 / DELEGATE] on a collage of cropped black and white photographic portraits with a yellow tint. The spine of the magazine is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.13
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Books and Published Materials

Delegate

1980

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A 1980 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a red ribbon that reads [1980 / DELEGATE] on a collage of black and white portrait photographs. The magazine has a white spine with black text that reads…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.14
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Books and Published Materials

Delegate

1981

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A 1981 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a green ribbon badge that reads [1981 / DELEGATE] against a grid of black and white photographic portraits. Thirty-two (32) men and women are pictured,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.15
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Books and Published Materials

Delegate

1982

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A 1982 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a green ribbon that reads [1982 / DELEGATE] against a grid of black and white portrait photographs. The top two (2) and bottom two (2) rows of photographs…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.16
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Books and Published Materials

Delegate

1983

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A 1983 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a blue ribbon badge that reads [1983 / DELEGATE] against a grid of black and white portrait photographs. The top two (2) and bottom two (2) rows of…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.17
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Books and Published Materials

Delegate

1984

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A 1984 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine is white with an image of the Olympic rings, all red except the bottom left ring, which has been replaced by a blue ribbon badge with text that reads [1984 /…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.18
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Books and Published Materials

Delegate

1985

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The 1985 20th Anniversary issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover has a white background featuring a grid of twenty-eight (28) portrait photographs. Under each photograph the name of the man or woman pictured is printed in red.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.19
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Books and Published Materials

Delegate

1968

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A 1968 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine is white and a yellow ribbon, blue ribbon and a pink ribbon at center. Each of the ribbons has the word [DELEGATE] at center. The inside of the magazine contains…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.3
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Books and Published Materials

Delegate

1969

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A 1969 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features yellow, blue, and pink ruffled round ribbon badges against a plain white background. Each badge has a different colored center with [DELEGATE] across it.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.4
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Books and Published Materials

Delegate

1971

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A 1971 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features yellow, blue, and pink ruffled round ribbon badges in the upper left corner of a plain white background with a montage of photographic portraits of men and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.5
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