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Biography
Anu Prestonia is an African-American hairdresser based in New York. She is considered an expert in the field of natural hair styling for black women. Prestonia grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, and later moved to New York City at 10 years old.
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Anucha Browne is an American former women's basketball player and a former executive for the New York Knicks team of the NBA. She is also known for winning a sexual harassment lawsuit that she filed against the former New York Knicks general manager Isiah…
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Ralph Anwan Glover (born May 5, 1971) is an American rapper, actor, model, DJ, and founding member of the D.C.-based go-go band "BackYard Band" (also abbreviated as "BYB"). Glover is also known for his portrayal of Slim Charles in the HBO crime-drama…
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Anwar Hared (born November 17, 1996) is a Somali-Canadian ice hockey and bandy player. He played in the 2014 Bandy World Championship and scored the first ever goal for the Somalia team, scoring two in total goals. Hared was also included in the Somalia…
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Any Gabrielly Rolim Soares (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɐni ɡabɾiˈɛli]; born October 9, 2002) is a Brazilian musician, dancer and actress. Born in Guarulhos, São Paulo, she began dancing at a young age and performed at some of the city's theaters while…
1960s; reissued 2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA two-disk, 21-track compilation album of songs recorded by Jackie Shane. The two vinyl records have silver labels and are housed in plain white sleeves with no marks. The album cover features a photograph of Jackie Shane lounging on a plastic slipcovered…
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Anya Lawrence (born 2004) is a British actress. Lawrence took part in various projects before guest-starring in an episode of Creeped Out in 2017. In 2022, Lawrence was cast as Vicky Grant in the British soap opera Hollyoaks, which she was nominated for a…
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Anye Elite (born August 31, 1987) is an American singer, rapper and LGBT activist. He is best known for his contributions to Atlanta's gay community.
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Anyika Onuora (born 28 October 1984) is a British retired sprint track and field athlete who competed in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres, and also the 4 × 100 metres relay and 4 × 400 metres relay. Specialising in the short sprints and sprint…
Biography
Anz is a British DJ and producer. Originally from London and based in Manchester, Anz has released five EPs and two production mixes on labels including Ninja Tune.
2000-02-02
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAouré mosque, which was built in 1810. Original Carousel number, 12, slide number, 127.
2000-02-02
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAouré residents carrying bowls. Original Carousel number, 12, slide number, 126.
2000-02-02
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAouré village from the Niger River. Original Carousel number, 13, slide number, 20.
Nov. 1865–Oct. 1867
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Apalachicola – Magnolia”.
1986
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDonor notes read: "Apam, Jan. 6, 1986. Exterior, Apam Fort. Trip along coast with Albert Van Dantzig and family. Jan. 6-8, 1986. The date on the slide is FEB 86.".
1986
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDonor notes read: "Apam, Jan. 6, 1986. Apam village. Trip along coast with Albert Van Dantzig and family, Jan 6 - 8, 1986. The date on the slide is FEB 86.".
1974–
Apani Nicole Smith (born September 17, 1974) known professionally as Apani B. Fly, is an American hip hop emcee. In 1996 her first 12-inch single, "Estragen", was independently released and shortly followed up by several high-profile guest appearances on…
1939–1985
Maria Aparecida Martins (4 December 1939 – 1985) was a Brazilian singer and composer whose career was mainly dedicated to samba and African rhythms.
1984
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA large, rectangular, abstract mixed-media work rendered in large, layered areas and forms of muted colors and black against a light grey background. The left half of the canvas consists of layered areas of black and cream forming a vaguely mountainous…
1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis image depicts a number of rubbers tires lying on their sides in an abandoned lot next to several brick and concrete buildings. The lot is empty except for the tires, some broken boards and a few pieces of trash scattered over the concrete ground. In…
1955
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA 1955 lease signed by James Baldwin for a six months lease of an apartment at 63 West 97th Street in New York City.
2004 November 20
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGApe and Bear skulls for sale at market. Original Carousel number, 5, slide number, 116.
2004 November 20
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGApe skeleton dressed for sale at fetish market. Original Carousel number, 5, slide number, 125.
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Aph Ko is an American writer, vegan activist, and digital media producer. She is the author of Racism as Zoological Witchcraft: A Guide to Getting Out (2019), co-author of Aphro-ism: Essays on Pop Culture, Feminism, and Black Veganism from Two Sisters…
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