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inkjet prints

Kevin, State to State Ball, Harlem, NY, 1998

1998

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A black and white photographic print depicting Kevin competing in a Butch Queen Vogue Dramatics Battle at the State-to-State Ball held at the YMCA at 135th Street in Harlem, New York, in 1998. The camera is focused on Kevin's face as he and another…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.71.21
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Arts & Performance

Kevin West

Biography

Kevin West is an American visual artist based in Indianapolis, Indiana, US. His work has been featured in We. The Culture: Works by The Eighteen Art Collective, an exhibit in the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. As part of The Eighteen Art…

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Sports & Achievement

Kevin Young (baseball)

1969–

Kevin Stacey Young (born June 16, 1969) is an American former professional baseball player. He played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1992–95, 1997–2003) and Kansas City Royals (1996), primarily as a first baseman. He…

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Sports

Kevon Gray

2007–

Kevon Olando Gray (born 6 October 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Leicester City.

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Tools and Equipment

Key from the Rock Rest Tourist Home

early 20th-late 20th century

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A silver toned key from the Rock Rest tourist home. The key bow is heart shaped. Molded text printed on the two edges of the bow reads [INDEPENDENT] on one side and [FI[?]TCHBURG MASS] on the other. The edges of the key bow are decorated with small…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.12.45
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Sports

Keyendrah Simmonds

2001–

Keyendrah Qwamalik Tegan Simmonds (born 31 May 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Prva NL club Vukovar 1991. Simmonds was at Manchester City from the age of eight until February 2021, when he signed for Birmingham City.…

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Sports & Achievement

Keyrol Figueroa

2006–

Keyrol Alexis Figueroa Norales (born 31 August 2006) is a Honduran professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Port Vale, on loan from Premier League club Liverpool, and the Honduras national team. He is the son of former…

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Literature

Keyshia Cole

1981–

Keyshia Myeshia Cole (née Johnson; born October 15, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Dubbed by music critics as the "Princess of Hip-Hop Soul", Cole's music is rooted in contemporary R&B and hip hop soul, with…

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Photographs and Still Images

Keystone

1971; printed 2010

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A black and white photograph of a Church Savior Meeting in Keystone, West Virginia in 1971. The photograph features a group of men and women standing in front of a building forming a semi-circle around two women at center. The women at center are standing…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.43.4
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Clothing - Military Uniforms

Khaki web belt worn by Ensign Cassin Craig

1943-1946

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Khaki web belt used by Ensign Cassin Craig. The bronze belt buckle is slightly tarnished and scratched. It has a raised Officer’s Insignia in the center, which depicts an eagle on top of a shield, surrounded by two swords. The buckle is a box-style buckle.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.113.4.1
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Civil Rights & Community

Khaleel Seivwright

Biography

Khaleel Seivwright is a Canadian carpenter and homelessness activist known for his construction of homeless shelters.

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Sports

Khalid Balogun

1998–

Khalid Olamipo Morolayo Balogun (born July 25, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro club Carolina Core FC.

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Music

Khalil Madovi

1997–

Khalil Nathan-Kudzai Madovi (born 10 November 1997) is an English actor, artist and musician. He played Josh Carter in the CBBC series 4 O'Clock Club (2012–2015), for which he won the Children's BAFTA for Best Performer. In 2016, he released an EP titled…

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Photographs and Still Images

Kharmony, LA Pride, Los Angeles, CA, 2020

June 14, 2020

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A color photograph titled “Kharmony, LA Pride, Los Angeles, CA 2020,” by Stephanie Mei-Ling. The photograph, taken at the All Black Lives Matter protest in Los Angeles on June 14, 2020, depicts protestor Kharmony Fortune. Fortune is centrally depicted and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.64
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Sports

Khayon Edwards

2003–

Khayon Edwards (born 12 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Super League Greece 2 club Anagennisi Karditsa.

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Fashion

Kheris Rogers

Started at age 10

After being teased about her skin, Kheris turned pride into a brand, “Flexin' In My Complexion,” helping kids everywhere feel confident and beautiful.

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Sports

Kiano Dyer

2006–

Kiano Ramone Dyer (born 21 November 2006) is an English footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League Two club Chesterfield, on loan from Premier League club Chelsea.

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Civil Rights & Community

Kiara St. James

Biography

Kiara St. James (1973 or 1974 – May 8, 2026) was an African-American transgender activist. She was the co-founder and executive director of the New York Transgender Advocacy Group.

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Sports & Achievement

Kibwé Johnson

1981–

Kibwé Johnson (born July 17, 1981) is an American Olympic track and field athlete who specializes in the hammer throw. He has represented his country at the World Championships in Athletics three times (2007, 2011, and 2015). Competed in the 2012 London…

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Literature

Kid Cudi

1984–

Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi ( MES-kuh-dee; born January 30, 1984), also known by his stage name Kid Cudi ( KUHD-ee; formerly stylized as KiD CuDi), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and fashion designer. Born and raised in…

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Photographs and Still Images

Kid Freeze

1998; printed 2021

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This is a color archival pigment print from the negative. The photograph depicts Kid Freeze of the b-boy group Dynamic Rockers from the waist up, posed standing with his proper right hand throwing a backwards “Rock On” gesture and his proper left arm…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.63.5
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Kid gloves worn by Florance Trevor

1951

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White kid gloves worn by Florance Colgate Rumbough Trevor as part of her wedding ensemble. The gloves end just beyond the wrist with a triangular cut-out in the center top edge and the ends trimmed in off-white floral lace. There are three (3) decorative…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.73.1.5ab
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Literature

Kid Ink

1986–

Brian Todd Collins (born April 1, 1986), known professionally as Kid Ink, is an American rapper and singer from Los Angeles, California. His debut studio album, Up & Away (2012), was released independently and peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200. He…

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Arts & Performance

Kidada Jones

Biography

Kidada Ann Jones ( kih-DAH-də) is an American actress, model, wardrobe stylist, and fashion designer. She works as a designer for The Walt Disney Company, and has a line there known as Kidada for Disney Couture. Jones is a daughter of record producer…

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