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1992–
Brenda Wireko Mensah (born 18 November 1992), known professionally as Bree Runway, is a British singer and rapper. She signed to EMI Records (former) in 2018 and subsequently released her first commercial EP Be Runway (2019), followed by her debut mixtape,…
Biography
Breena Clarke is an African-American scholar and writer of fiction, including an award-winning debut novel River, Cross My Heart (1999). She is the younger sister of poet, essayist, and activist Cheryl Clarke, with whom she organizes the Hobart Festival of…
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Daniel Gerard Breland (born July 18, 1995), known mononymously as Breland ( BREE-lənd; stylized in all caps), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer of a hybrid of country, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and soul music. His 2019 debut single,…
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Brely Evans is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, author and comedian. She was a member of the 1990s R&B group Emage. She moved into acting and appeared in films such as Sparkle (2012) and The Man in 3B (2015) and the 2019 Oprah Winfrey…
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Brenda Patricia Agard (20 August 1961 – 29 October 2012) was a Black-British photographer, artist, poet and storyteller who was most active in the 1980s, when she participated in some of the first art exhibitions organized by Black-British artists in the…
1948–2020
Brenda Lee Banks (July 19, 1948 – December 30, 2020) was an American animator, who was one of the first African American women to work as a professional animator.
1969–
Brenda Claudina Susan Edwards (née Artman; born 2 March 1969) is an English singer, actress, television personality and presenter. In 2005, she was the ninth contestant eliminated on the second series of The X Factor. Since 2019, she has been a weekly…
1939–2017
Brenda Eichelberger (October 21, 1939 – November 4, 2017) was an American black feminist, writer, and counselor. She is known for being a founding member of the National Black Feminist Organization and the founder of the National Alliance of Black Feminists.
Biography
Brenda Emmanus OBE is a British journalist, and radio and television broadcaster. She also hosts live shows and events. Her work ranges across topics such as news and current affairs, fashion, interior design, consumer issues, and, in particular,…
1964–2004
Fassie’s bold voice and township-rooted music made her one of post-apartheid Africa’s most beloved performers.
2022
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn oral history interview with Dr. Brenda Holmes. It consists of a single MOV file (.mov). Dr. Brenda Holmes was interviewed at her mother's home in Dublin, Virginia, on May 26, 2022, as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. The oral history…
1953–
Brenda Streater Jackson (born February 2, 1953) is an American novelist who writes contemporary multicultural romance novels. She was the first African-American author to have a novel published as part of the Silhouette Desire line, and has seen many of…
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Brenda Lee Eager (born August 8, 1947) is an American soul singer, songwriter and musical theatre performer who has written and performed several hits, including "Ain't Understanding Mellow", "Close to You", and "Somebody's Somebody".
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Brenda M. Greene (born October 29, 1950) is a professor, scholar, author, and literary activist. She is Professor Emerita and Founder and Executive Director Emerita of the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College of the City University of New…
February 18, 2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA color digital image portrait of the 2017 Winner of the BTIPS NY (Black Trans International Pageantry System of New York) Miss Black Trans New York, Brenda Milan, taken at the Ebony Ball in Manhattan in February 2017. Milan is pictured from the hips up,…
February 18, 2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA color photographic print portrait of the 2017 Winner of the BTIPS NY (Black Trans International Pageantry System of New York) Miss Black Trans New York, Brenda Milan, taken at the Ebony Ball in Manhattan in February 2017. Milan is pictured from the hips…
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Brenda (Estelle) Ray Moryck (June 13, 1892 – December 6, 1945) was an American writer associated with the Harlem Renaissance.
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Brenda Russell (née Gordon; born April 8, 1949) is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, and keyboardist. Russell has a diverse musical range which encompasses R&B, pop, soul, dance, and jazz. She has received five Grammy nominations, winning…
1946–
Brenda Scott Wilkinson (born 1946) is an American writer of books for children and young adults. She is known for her Ludell trilogy of young adult novels, the first of which was a finalist for the 1976 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
1979–
Brenna Youngblood (born 1979) is an American artist based in Los Angeles who is known for creating photographic collages, sculpture, and paintings. Her work explores issues of African-American identity and representation.
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Breno Higino de Mello (September 7, 1931 – July 14, 2008) was a Brazilian athlete and actor. He is primarily known for playing the title role in the 1959 film Orfeu Negro (Black Orpheus).
1966–
Brent Ray Jones (born May 7, 1966) is an American gospel songwriter, singer, pianist, and choir conductor. He started his music career in 1999, with the release of Brent Jones & the T.P. Mobb under Holy Roller Entertainment, which charted on three…
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Brenton Weyi (born January 16, 1990) is an American essayist, thinker, playwright, poet, and humanist. He is an inaugural Playwright Fellow at Denver Center for the Performing Arts as well as a lead organizer for TEDxBoulder—one of the largest global TEDx…
April 27, 2021
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA digital illustration created by F. Jason Campbell. The illustration has thick, white margins on the top and bottom and centers an image of an all-white home interior with varying degrees of opacity. The home interior contains windows to the left, a couch…
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