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2000 - 2010
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of Bernard Johnson pants worn by Melvin Van Peebles. The black polyester pants have a straight silhouette and an all-over quilted surface. There is a waistband made from two panels of fabric that closes proper left over right with two sets of metal…
1947–1979
Bernard Powell (March 5, 1947 – 1979) was a Black Civil Rights Activist in Kansas City, Missouri. He joined the NAACP at the age of 13 and later founded the Social Action Committee of 20 (SAC-20). Powell was recognized with many honors, such as National…
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Bernard J. Tyson (January 20, 1959 – November 10, 2019) was an American health executive. He was the CEO of integrated managed care consortium Kaiser Permanente, the largest such organization in the United States, which provides health care to 12 million…
1950–2021
Bernette Ford (June 30, 1950 – June 20, 2021) was an American author, editor and publisher. She worked as editor-in-chief at Grosset & Dunlap and later Scholastic Books, where she was vice-president of the Cartwheel imprint, which she helped launch. She…
1929–
Gordy built Motown into one of the most successful Black-owned businesses in American history, launching the careers of countless legendary artists.
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Berry O'Kelly (c. 1861 – March 14, 1931) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He helped spur the development of black commerce in Raleigh and served as the first postmaster of Method.
1976–
Bertrall L. Ross II (born 1976) is an American legal scholar. Ross completed his bachelor's degree at the University of Colorado–Boulder, and earned a Master's in Public Affairs from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs in 2003, as…
mid 20th-late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn Anchor Hocking Berwick (Boopie) clear glass sherbet dish from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The bowl shaped dish has a footed base with a decorative glass ball design. The dish is clear, round, and smooth with walls that taper outward in a rounded “V”…
1938–
Bessie Banks (born February 8, 1938) is an American rhythm and blues and soul singer, best known for her original 1964 recording of "Go Now", successfully covered in the same year by UK band the Moody Blues.
ca. 1995
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA BET bomber jacket owned by Robert L. Johnson. The black wool blend jacket has black leather sleeves and collar, black rib knit cuffs and hem. The front flaps have diagonal welt pocket with black leather trim on each side. The jacket has a black zipper…
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Bethany Donaphin (born August 27, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who is the Head of League Operations for the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She previously worked as Associate Vice President of Basketball…
ca. 1885
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA silver plated beverage service including three (3) unmatched pieces, a pot for tea or coffee (.1), a sugarbowl with lid (.2), and creamer (.3) used at Wormley's Hotel in Washington, DC.
1970–
Beverly Bond (born December 19, 1970) is an American author, DJ, businesswoman, philanthropist, producer, writer and former Wilhemenia model. She founded the organization Black Girls Rock! which recognizes the success of Black women.
1960–
Beverly Hannah Jones (born 1960) is an American architect, entrepreneur, and Black community leader in Michigan.
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Beverly Jenkins (born 1951, Detroit) is an American author of historical and contemporary romance novels with a particular focus on 19th-century African American life. She was a 2013 NAACP Image Award nominee and, in 1999, was voted one of the Top 50…
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Beverly Ann Johnson (born October 13, 1952) is an American model, actress, singer, and businesswoman. Johnson rose to fame when she became the first Black model to appear on the cover of American Vogue in August 1974, after Donyale Luna was the first Black…
1941–2001
Beverly Mascoll (born Beverly Ashe, 1941-2001) was a Canadian businesswoman, fundraiser, community leader, and Member of the Order of Canada.
1951–
Beverly Robertson (born 1951) is an American businesswoman. In 1997 she became the president of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. In 2019 she became the first African American chief executive of the Greater Memphis Chamber.
1946–
Beverly Smith (born November 16, 1946) is a Black feminist health advocate, writer, academic, theorist and activist. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and is the twin sister of writer, publisher, activist and academic Barbara Smith. Beverly Smith is an…
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Bevis Melvin Griffin (born April 26, 1953) is an American musician, businessman, and educator. In 1998, Griffin was honored by the City of Austin as a musician of cultural significance and awarded a mayoral proclamation by Mayor Kirk Watson for 25 years of…
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Beverly "Bevy" Smith (born November 2, 1966) is an American television personality and business woman. She is best known for her work as a co-host on Bravo's fashion-themed talk show Fashion Queens. Smith is the creator of "Dinner with Bevy", a dinner…
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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her vocal ability, artistic reinventions, and live performances, she is widely regarded as one of the most culturally…
1818–1891
After winning her freedom in a California court, Mason built a real-estate fortune in Los Angeles and used it to found a school, a church and one of the city’s first Black-owned charitable organizations.
September 29, 1909
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA bill of exchange on a pre-printed form from The First National Bank of Farmville, Virginia, with handwritten portions in black ink. The bill is dated September 29, 1909, and records the debt of Nelson Jordan of $375.00 owed to Carrie Jordan by November…
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