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Zara Wright was an African-American author based in Chicago. Her only known published works are Black and White Tangled Threads and its sequel Kenneth, published under the same cover in 1920. What information there is about her is found in the preface of…
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “[Zaramo tribeswoman wears kanga dress], Tanzania” (Slides (photographs)).
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Ojay Morgan (born 1987), better known as Zebra Katz, is a Berlin-based Jamaican-American rapper, producer and songwriter who has collaborated with artists including Busta Rhymes and Gorillaz. Fashion designer Rick Owens featured Zebra Katz's song "Ima…
1990s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGZebra print coat (.1), blouse (.2), and pants (.3) by Dolce & Gabbana, with a zebra patterned hat (.4) by Yves Saint Laurent. The coat (.1) is made from cotton velour in a brown and cream zebra print. It has a wide turned collar with a rounded notched…
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Ezekiel David Fryers (born 9 September 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for AFC Eskilstuna. He began his career at Manchester United where he made his first team debut appearance, he left United and was bought by Belgian…
1970–
Zelma Davis is a Liberian-born American singer and songwriter. She is primarily known for her number-one dance hits "Things That Make You Go Hmmm..." and "Here We Go (Let's Rock & Roll)" with C+C Music Factory, as well as for her presence as the ostensible…
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Zelous Lamar Wheeler (born January 16, 1987) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and right fielder who currently serves as a co-hitting coach for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for the…
2005
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA color lithograph depicting a profile portrait of Zenaida Marina, known as Zenit, facing the proper right side and shown from the neck up. She wears a cream-colored shirt with a collar and her hair is gathered into a ponytail, held in place by a tie of…
1991
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA painter, printmaker, and sculptor, as well as a photographer and one of Colombia’s most celebrated contemporary artists, Ana Mercedes Hoyos focused much of her work on the Afro-Colombian community of San Basilio de Palenque. Located on the country’s…
Biography
Zenobia Gilpin (born about 1898 – June 11, 1948) was an American physician and clubwoman, and "one of the best known citizens of Richmond". An African-American physician during the Jim Crow era, she provided medical services to underserved black communities.
1915–1988
Zephyr Wright (née Zephyr Black; 1915 – April 25, 1988) was an African-American civil rights activist and personal chef for President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson from 1942 until 1969. Wright influenced the passage of the Civil Rights…
1986–
Zerina Akers is an American fashion stylist and costume designer. She is best known for her positions as Beyoncé's personal stylist, costume designer for the Emmy-winning 2020 musical film Black Is King, and founder of the e-commerce site "Black Owned…
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG[Pietermaritzburg is an early Afrikans settlement near Durban].
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Zipporah Potter Atkins (July 4, 1645 – January 8, 1705 age 60) was a free African American woman who owned land in colonial Boston, during a time when few women or African Americans owned land in the American Colonies. The purchase of her home, dated 1670,…
Biography
Zita Holbourne FRSA (born 1960s) is a British community and human rights campaigner and activist, and a multi-disciplinary artist, creating work as a writer, performance poet and visual artist. As a trade unionist, she is National Vice President of the…
1980–
Zoe Marie Williams (born 3 April 1980) is an English television personality. Trained and practising as a physician, Williams rose to media prominence as Amazon in the UK television series Gladiators. Williams had previously played rugby, appearing with the…
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Elzora Mae Kramer Brown (March 20, 1949 – March 3, 2013) was an American breast cancer awareness advocate. Brown worked to improve awareness of breast cancer in the African-American community. She was the first African American woman to serve on the…
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Zora Martin-Felton (sometimes written Zora Martin Felton or Zora Felton; June 22, 1930 – March 11, 2022) was an American museum director and curator. She established the education department at the Anacostia Community Museum, which is a museum in the…
1949
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Zulu children in front of church, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)” (Photographic transparencies).
ca. 1900
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGOriginal caption reads, "Zulu Girls 'Dressing Hair.".
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Zulu, Tsonga Shangaan, Ndebele, Swazi, and Venda Peoples, including Royal Families, Daily Activities, and Homes” (Slides).
1978–
Wágner da Conceição Martins (born May 19, 1978), better known as Zuluzinho (Portuguese pronunciation: [zuluˈziɲu]), is a Brazilian vale tudo fighter and mixed martial artist. He is the son of Vale Tudo legend Casemiro Nascimento Martins ("Rei Zulu").…
1655–1695
Zumbi defended Palmares, a major community founded by people who escaped slavery, and became an enduring Afro-Brazilian freedom symbol.
1995–
Zuri Alexis Tibby (born September 1, 1995) is an American model from Florida. She was discovered in a shopping mall at the age of 15. It was announced on August 24, 2016, that Tibby would become the first black model to be a spokesmodel for Victoria's…
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