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Historical photographs & visual records

Aylette Jenness talking with local colleagues at her home, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “Aylette Jenness talking with local colleagues at her home, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1132
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Arts & Performance

Ayo Akingbade

1994–

Ayo Akingbade (born 1994) is an artist, writer and film director. She has directed nineteen short films. Her short films explore the mundanity of urban life in full swing in London's inner-city boroughs and industrial life in her family's hometown in Nigeria.

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Sports

Ayo Akinola

2000–

Ayomide Bamidele Akinola (born January 20, 2000) is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Swiss Challenge League club Lausanne Ouchy. Born in the United States, he chose to represent the Canada national team in 2021.

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Biography & Culture

Ayọ Tometi

1984–

Ayọ Tometi (born August 15, 1984), formerly known as Opal Tometi, is an American human rights activist, writer, strategist, and community organizer. She is a co-founder of Black Lives Matter (BLM). She is the former executive director of the United States'…

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Sports

Ayoola Erinle

1980–

Ayoola Erinle (born 20 February 1980 in Lagos, Nigeria) is known for being an England international rugby union player. He was educated at The Oratory School and at King's College London, representing both his school's 1st XV and the King's College Rugby…

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Biography & Culture

Azède Jean-Pierre

Biography

Azède Jean-Pierre is an American fashion designer. She is the founder of the Azède Jean-Pierre label and AJP Consulting.

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Music

AzMarie Livingston

1986–

Ashley Marie "AzMarie" Livingston (born December 28, 1986) is an American fashion model, actress, singer and DJ who rose to fame after appearing on America's Next Top Model: British Invasion in 2012. Livingston was cast to play the role of Chicken on the…

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Sports & Achievement

B. J. Upton

1984–

Melvin Emanuel "B. J." Upton Jr. (born August 21, 1984) is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays / Rays, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays. Upton…

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Education & Scholarship

B. Kwaku Duren

1943–

B. Kwaku Duren (born April 14, 1943; a.k.a., Robert Donaldson Duren and Bob D. Duren) is an American former lawyer, educator, writer, editor, Black Panther, long-time social, political and community activist; and a former convict who now lives and…

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Tools and Equipment

Baby boy hand puppet

1968

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A baby boy figure hand puppet by Childcraft. With his arms raised high, the brown-haired, brown-eyed baby boy puppet wears bright red overalls, a white collared shirt beneath it, and white shoes. The maker's mark [CHILDCRAFT / [copyright symbol] 1968]…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.81.1.5
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Tools and Equipment

Baby boy hand puppet

1968

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A baby boy figure hand puppet by Childcraft. With his arms raised high, the baby boy puppet wears bright blue overalls, a white shirt, and white shoes. He has blue eyes, and excited expression, and the maker’s mark [CHILDCRAFT / [copyright symbol] 1968] on…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.81.2.5
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Baby doll bracelet designed by Patrick Kelly

1987

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A baby doll bracelet designed by Patrick Kelly for his Spring/Summer 1987 collection. The bracelet is made of seven oversized gold colored metal chains linked together. A plastic baby is attached to the bracelet. A gold metal ball is attached to the back…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.992
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Baby doll necklace with roses designed by Patrick Kelly

1987

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A baby doll necklace with roses designed by Patrick Kelly for his Spring/Summer 1987 collection. The necklace is made of many oversized gold colored metal chains linked together. Three red fabric flowers are attached to the chain necklace. The flowers are…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.9.27
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Historical photographs & visual records

Baby lying on bed, Ikenne, Nigeria

1988-07

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Original text on slide reads, "Baby lying on bed".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1576
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Archival documents & files

Baby shoes — Series 9: Textiles

circa 1930s

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Gray baby shoes with laces. 5 2/8 x 2 5/8 in.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2010.26_ref772
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Photographs and Still Images

Back From Jim Crow Army and Navy on the Home Front

1940s

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A black-and-white group portrait photograph of African American World War II servicemen in uniform posing while making the "V" for victory sign with their hands. An inscription on the verso reads [-Brooklyn WII Vets / Kingsboro Housing Project].

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.74.147
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Photographs and Still Images

Back in the Days

1981; printed 2021

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This is a color archival pigment print from the negative. The photograph depicts a full-length image of two youths as they pose on a busy sidewalk in Times Square, each in a b-boy stance with arms crossed and one foot slightly forward. The youth on the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.69.3
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Clothing - Costume

Back piece for Bahamas Junkanoo Revue costume

2015

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The back piece of a man's costume for the Bahamas Junkanoo Revue, a junkanoo troupe in Miami, Florida. The back piece is pear shaped and features an intricate design of paisley shapes, diamonds, triangular shapes, and curved shapes in red, white, yellow,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.140.6
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Documents and Manuscripts

"Back to Africa" meeting ledger from Nobletown, Oklahoma

1919-1922

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A "Back to Africa" meeting Ledger from Nobletown, Oklahoma. The green, cloth-bound ledger has the word "DAYBOOK" at the center of the cover surrounded by decorative scrollwork. Around the outside of the ledger book is a geometric decorative border. The…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.58.1
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Documents and Manuscripts

"Back to Africa" meeting ledger from Nobletown, Oklahoma

1919-1921

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A "Back to Africa" meeting Ledger from Nobletown, Oklahoma. The green, cloth-bound ledger has the word "DAYBOOK" at the center of the cover surrounded by decorative scrollwork. Around the outside of the ledger book is a geometric decorative border. The…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.58.2
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Biography & Culture

Badara Ndiaye

1986–

Badara Ndiaye (born 31 March 1986 in Kaolack) is a Senegalese-born American and French visual artist, journalist, fashion designer, photographer, filmmaker, model, and former NCAA Division I basketball player.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Badge for a representative of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

mid 20th cent.

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A metal badge with purple ribbon for a representative of the Prince Hall Lodge, Massachusetts. The badge has a narrow rectangular gold colored metal nameplate at the top with a stamped geometric border and slot to insert a piece of paper. The purple ribbon…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.71.5
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Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Badge for Army Air Assault worn by General Colin L. Powell

1976-1993

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One (1) U.S. Army Air Assault badge worn by General Colin L. Powell. The silver metal badge is depicted in the shape of bird’s wings attached to the face and blades of a helicopter. On the reverse of the badge is the “N.S. MEYER / NEW YORK” maker’s…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2022.101.1.83.1
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Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Badge for Army Air Assault worn by General Colin L. Powell

1976-1993

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One (1) U.S. Army Air Assault badge worn by General Colin L. Powell, earned for his successful completion of the air assault training course. The Air Assault badge was created in 1974 and was originally called Airmobile Badge. Until 1978, the badge was…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2022.101.1.83.2
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