Learn how entrepreneurs and institutions built livelihoods, opportunities and communities.
4,830 matching cards · 24 cards per page
Loading image…1968–
Anthony Kapel "Van" Jones (born September 20, 1968) is an American political analyst, media personality, lawyer, author, serial entrepreneur, and civil rights advocate. He is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, a CNN host and contributor, and…
1919–2022
Vanilla Powell Beane (born Vanilla Powell; September 13, 1919 – October 23, 2022), known as "DC's Hat Lady", was an American milliner and businesswoman. One of her hats was displayed and is in the collection of the National Museum of African American…
late 19th-late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG2011.12.20ab: A vanity with a detached mirror from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. 2011.12.20a: A vanity from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The vanity is primarily constructed from burl wood with a dark finish. The bottom section of the vanity features a flat,…
1950–2010
Varnette Patricia Honeywood (December 27, 1950 – September 12, 2010) was an American painter, writer, and businesswoman whose paintings and collages depicting African-American life hung on walls in interior settings for The Cosby Show after Camille and…
Loading image…1899–1983
Vassie Davis Wright (1899–1983) was an African-American organization founder, civic leader, real estate broker and community activist.
Date not recorded
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGREPUBLIQUE DE GUINEE[,] 8850 - Vendeuse d'oranges. Photographed by Dray, Robert, photographer. Published by IRIS EXPORT - Editions Touré Frères BP. 1617 CONAKRY.
18th to 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGStrand of red, white, and blue striped beads strung on cotton string. Beads are round and vary in size. Beads have a hole drilled through center. Some cylindrical shaped beads are found near cotton tie.
ca. 16th or 17th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGStrand of different colored trade beads made of varying materials. Beads are made of glass, clay, stone, and other organic materials. Beads vary in both color, size, and shape. Majority of beads are quite small.
ca. 16th or 17th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGStrand of green Venetian glass trade beads strung on a nylon string. Small green beads of varying round sizes have drilled holes at center. Green beads have slight color variation, with many beads having slight accents of light green and yellow-green.
ca. 16th or 17th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGStrand of different colored trade beads made of Venetian glass trade beads strung on a nylon string. Beads vary in color, with most of the beads being different shades of white. Beads vary in shape and size, with drills holed at center.
ca. 16th or 17th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGStrand of different colored trade beads made of Venetian glass trade beads strung on a cotton string. Beads vary in color, with most of the beads being different shades of white. Beads vary in shape and size, with drills holed at center. Two separate…
19th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGStrand of large red glass beads strung on natural fiber. Beads are different shades of red. Beads are spherical and consist of various sizes. Beads are drilled through center. Several of the beads have cracking throughout.
mid 19th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGStrand of yellow-green glass beads strung on natural fiber. Beads are spherical and have a hole drilled through center. Beads are roughly the same size and shape, though there are several longer cylindrical beads. Several beads have white lines etched into…
late 19th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGStrand of white, semi-translucent glass beads strung on natural fiber. Beads are spherical and have a hole drilled through center. Beads are roughly the same size and shape. Several beads have white lines etched into exterior.
late 19th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGStrand of blue and white glass beads strong on cotton string. Beads are small and spherical, with holed drilled through center. Beads are white with blue stripes. Beads are all roughly the same shape, though sizes vary slightly.
1943–
Verna Allette Wilkins FRSL (born 1943) is a Grenada-born publisher and author, now resident in London. In 1987, she founded the children's books imprint Tamarind Books, "producing quality inclusive literature that featured Black, Asian and minority ethnic…
1908–1966
Vernon Ferdinand Dahmer Sr. (March 10, 1908 – January 10, 1966) was an American civil rights movement leader and president of the Forrest County chapter of the NAACP in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In January 1966 Dahmer was murdered by the White Knights of…
1962–
Vernon L Irvin (born near Pittsburgh) currently works as EVP and chief revenue officer at Everbridge one of the fastest growing publicly traded Saas companies in the world. Irvin was formerly President of the Government, Education, Medium & Small Business…
Loading image…1935–2021
Vernon Eulion Jordan Jr. (August 15, 1935 – March 1, 2021) was an American business executive and civil rights attorney who worked for various civil rights movement organizations before becoming a close advisor to President Bill Clinton. He survived a…
Loading image…1963–
Vernon R. Morris (born January 23, 1963) is an American atmospheric scientist, Foundation Professor and Associate Dean of the Knowledge Enterprise in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University. He is an Emeritus…
Loading image…1980–
Victoria "Vicki" Araceli Denise Vann Bradford Turnbough (née Turnbough, born July 14, 1963) is an American country music artist, entrepreneur, and businesswoman. She has been called the Cinderella of country music and was chosen to appear as a featured…
Loading image…1962–
Victor Olufemi Adebowale, Baron Adebowale, (; born 21 July 1962) is the former Chief Executive of the social care enterprise Turning Point and the current Chair of the NHS Confederation, and was one of the first individuals to become a People's Peer. He…
c. 1960-1980
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Victor Gruen Associates Architecture” (Text).
1958–
Victor Oladokun (born Victor Bandele Oladokun) is a British-Nigerian journalist, broadcaster, media and corporate communications strategist and public relations professional. He served as Senior Advisor to the President of the African Development Bank…
Biographies, museum objects and archive records are distinct card types. Every card links to its historical source.
