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1945–2019
Rudy Smith (January 6, 1945 – December 5, 2019) was an American journalist and photographer known for his contributions to documenting life in Nebraska, particularly within the black community. He was the first black graduate of the University of Nebraska…
Biography
Rue Mapp is an American outdoor enthusiast and environmentalist who works to reconnect Black communities with nature. She is the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a nonprofit organization.
1968–
Ruel Adrian Fox (born 14 January 1968) is a former professional footballer and the club chairman of Whitton United. As a player he was a midfielder who played in the Premier League for Norwich City, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur. He also played in…
[19--]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPostcard image of European and African men and women in the foreground and a church steeple rising above palm trees in the background. Text on front reads: "19. Rufisque.- Sortie de l'Eglise." On front: "Robert, edit, a Rufisque." Text on verso reads:…
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Rufus G. "Catfish" Mayfield is an American activist, community organizer, and civil rights worker. He is a cofounder of Destiny-Pride, Inc., a Washington, DC–based civic organization dedicated to improving the lives of African-American youths.
April 1, 1980; printed 1983
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a photocopied four-page, stapled document called "Rules and Regulations / of the / Board of Health / Commonwealth of Virginia / Governing the Practice of / Midwifery", dated April 1, 1980. The document was sent to midwife Amanda Carey Carter by the…
late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGRed and white Nike running shorts. The shorts feature v-notch side vents on both sides. The proper right leg is solid red. The white section starts in the middle of the proper left leg, goes around the side, and ends in the middle of the back of the leg.…
1930–2008
Rupert Florence Richardson (January 14, 1930 – January 24, 2008) was an American civil rights activist and civil rights leader who served as the national president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1992 to 1995,…
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Rushian Marcus Amori Hepburn-Murphy (born 28 August 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Milton Keynes Dons.
1926–2024
Russell Atkins (February 25, 1926 – August 15, 2024) was an American poet, playwright and composer from Cleveland, Ohio, known primarily for his contributions to avant garde poetry. He was born Russell Phillip Kelly, on February 25, 1926, in Cleveland,…
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Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, writer and record executive. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. He has promoted…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGRust turban style women's hat with black lace designed by Mae Reeves. The hat (a) is formed with buckram covered in rust silk satin that is overlaid in black lace net with a small repeating leaf design. The satin and net are tightly gathered in a circle…
1920s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA rust silk satin dress with beading and lace. The dress is made of silk satin and has a scoop neckline with long sleeves. The mid-section of the self-fabric sleeves are made of open work cotton lace. An elbow cut out is along the lace, the edge of the cut…
1960–
George Arthur "Rusty" Cundieff (born December 13, 1960) is an American film and television director, actor, and writer known for his work on Fear of a Black Hat (1993), Tales from the Hood (1995), and Chappelle's Show (2003–2006).
1914–2014
Ruth B. Loving (May 27, 1914-November 25, 2014) was an American activist. She has been called "the mother of civil rights" in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Ruth Evelyn Hodge is an American archivist, author, educator, and community activist who has furthered the advancement of African-American and United States military history research and writing during the 20th and early 21st centuries.
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Ruth Ada Gaines-Shelton (April 8, 1872 – 1938) was an American playwright and educator. She is a playwright of the Harlem Renaissance era and is best known for her allegorical comedy,The Church Fight, written in 1925.
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Ruth Janetta Temple (1892–1984) was an American physician who was a leader in providing free and affordable healthcare and education to underserved communities in Los Angeles, California. She and her husband, Otis Banks, established the Temple Health…
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Ruth L. Bennett (June 21, 1866 – February 24, 1947) was an American social reformer, women's club founder and the first president of the Chester, Pennsylvania branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). She founded the…
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Ruth Esther Pointer (born March 19, 1946) is an American singer best known as the eldest member of the family vocal group the Pointer Sisters. Pointer joined her sisters in 1972 to make the group a quartet. Pointer wrote a memoir about the group, Still So…
Loading image…1945–2017
Ruth Tunstall Grant (1945–2017) was an African American artist, educator and activist in the San Francisco Bay Area known for her paintings, community activism, and arts advocacy. Her work has been featured in many invitational group exhibitions as well as…
1924–1998
Rutherford Hamlet "Lubby" Adkins (November 21, 1924 – February 6, 1998) was an American military aviator and university administrator who served with the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. He flew fourteen combat missions with the Tuskegee Airmen. He…
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Ryan Fiyinfoluwa Alebiosu (; born 17 December 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a right back for EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers. Born in England, he represents Nigeria at international level.
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Ryan Bailey (born 11 November 1983) is an English former rugby league footballer who played as a prop. A Great Britain and England international and Yorkshire representative, he played the majority of his club career at the Leeds Rhinos, making over 300…
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