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Brett Rogers

1981–

Brett Charles Rogers (born February 17, 1981) is an American former mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, Rogers has fought in EliteXC, Strikeforce, and Bellator.

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Brewing pito in Kumasi, Ghana

1986

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Donor notes read: "Brewing pito in Kumasi. Kumasi trip, Feb. 14-16, 1986. The date on the slide is MAR 86.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-0270
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Brewing pito, Wa

1987

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Donor notes read: "Brewing pito; pito/bar, Wa. The date on the slide is JUL 87.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-0993
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Music

Brewster Hughes

1912–1986

Brewster Hughes (12 December 1912 – 30 September 1986), born Ignatius Abiodun Oke and who later used the name Ernest Henley Oke Hughes, was a Nigerian guitarist, bandleader and community leader who was active in Britain as a highlife performer and…

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Breyan Isaac

1980–

Breyan Stanley Isaac (born May 24, 1980) is an American record producer, songwriter and singer based in Daytona Beach, Florida. He has produced or co-written songs for numerous music industry acts, including Cardi B, David Guetta, Flo Rida, Pitbull, Wiz…

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Bri

1994–

Briana Babineaux (born August 26, 1994), who goes by the stage name Bri, is an American urban contemporary gospel artist and musician. She started her music career, in 2015, with releasing a live album, Keys to My Heart (2016), by Tyscot Records. This…

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Film & Television

Bria Samone Henderson

1992–

Bria Samone Henderson is an American actress. She is best known for playing Dr Jordan Allen in the medical drama series The Good Doctor and Margaret Sloan in the political drama series Mrs. America.

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Brian Alexander Morgan

Biography

Brian Alexander Morgan is an American record producer from Wichita, Kansas best known for his work writing and producing with the R&B group SWV.

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Arts & Performance

Brian Babylon

1975–

Brian Babylon (born December 23, 1975) is an American comedian and radio host from Chicago. Babylon is a regular panelist on NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, a regular host of The Moth story telling event in Chicago, has appeared on the national…

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Biography & Culture

Brian Baldwin

1958–1999

Brian Keith Baldwin (July 16, 1958 – June 18, 1999) was an African-American man from Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America, who was executed in 1999 in Alabama. Many believe that he was wrongfully convicted of the 1977 rape and murder of a…

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Brian Bovell

1959–

Brian Bovell (born 26 October 1959) is an English theatre, television and film actor. His roles include Rob Thatcher in The Bill, Bishop John Thornber in Coronation Street, Leo Valentine in the soap opera Hollyoaks.

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Film & Television

Brian Copeland

1964–

Brian Copeland (born 1964) is an American actor, comedian, radio talk show host, playwright and author based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Copeland has been the opening act for artists such as Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin and Ringo Starr.…

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Historical photographs & documents

Brian D. Timmons Resume

n.d.

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Cataloged as “Brian D. Timmons Resume” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.A2013.149.3, Item 4
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Brian Ennals

Biography

Brian Ennals is an American rapper, living in Baltimore. He has produced music on his own and with Infinity Knives (Tariq Ravelomanana).

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Brian Holland

1941–

Brian Holland (born February 15, 1941) is an American songwriter and record producer. He is the brother of songwriter and record producer Eddie Holland.

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Brian Hooks

1973–

Brian Hooks (born July 27, 1973) is an American actor, comedian, producer and director. He is best known for his roles as protagonist Rob Douglas in the screwball comedy 3 Strikes, and Nick Delaney on the UPN television sitcom Eve. He is also known for his…

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Brian Kennedy

1983–

Brian Kennedy Seals (born August 8, 1983) is an American record producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Kansas City, Missouri. He has been credited on hit singles such as "Disturbia" by Rihanna, "Forever" by Chris Brown, and "Mr. Know It All"…

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Brian McKnight

1969–

Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. (born Brian Kelly McKnight; June 5, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, radio personality, and multi-instrumentalist. An R&B performer, he is recognized for his strong head voice, high belting range, and…

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Film & Television

Brian Michael Smith

1983–

Brian Michael Smith (born January 29, 1983) is an American actor and LGBTQ advocate. He is known for playing Paul Strickland in the Fox procedural drama series 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020–2025).

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Brian Rogers (fighter)

1984–

Brian Rogers (born February 15, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, Rogers formerly competed for Bellator and Strikeforce.

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Literature

Brian S. Bentley

Biography

Brian S. Bentley is an author and a former Los Angeles Police Department officer. His first book, One Time: The Story of a South Central Los Angeles Police Officer, Bentley graphically depicts his involvement in suspect beatings and describes in detail the…

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Brian Stelfreeze

Biography

Brian Stelfreeze is an American comic book artist. Stelfreeze is a painter, penciller, inker and colorist and has worked for nearly every major American comic book publisher. He is one of the original members of Atlanta's Gaijin Studios.

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Brianna Perry

1992–

Brianna Perry (born January 11, 1992), also known as Lil' Brianna, is an American rapper and actress from Miami-Dade County, Florida. She was the youngest act signed to Missy Elliott's label The Goldmind Inc. Perry made her debut on Trina's album Diamond…

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Music

Brianna Thomas

Biography

Brianna Thomas is an American jazz singer, vocalist, composer, songwriter, band leader, and percussionist. She was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, United States. She made her singing debut at the age of six.

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