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Music

Darkoo

2001–

Oluwafisayo Isa (born 18 September 2001), known by her stage name Darkoo, is a Nigerian rapper and singer. She came to prominence following the release of her single "Gangsta", featuring One Acen, which peaked at number 22 on the Official Singles Chart,…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
photographic equipment

Darkroom timer from the studio of H.C. Anderson

1950s - 1960s

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The timer is metal with a clock and dial on its front with two switches. There are outlets for Safelight and Enlarger on left side. An electrical cord is attached.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.2
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Library Collections

Darkwater

1920

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A hardcover copy of the Darkwater by W.E.B. Du Bois. The front cover of the book is a blue fabric. The title is engraved in light-blue type that reads: [DARKWATER / W.E.B. DU BOIS]. Underneath the title near the center of the cover is an engraved design.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.304.38
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Books and Published Materials

Darkwater: Voices from within the Veil

1920

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A first edition copy of Darkwater: Voices from within the Veil by W.E.B. Du Bois. The front and back covers of the book are covered in navy fabric. The title is engraved in light blue text that reads: [DARKWATER / W.E.B. DU BOIS]. Underneath the title,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.22.9
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Education & Scholarship

Darla Jane Gilroy

Biography

Darla Jane Gilroy is a British academic and former fashion designer. She was also one of the four New Romantic "Blitz Kids" featured in David Mallet's music video for David Bowie's 1980 UK and French number 1 hit "Ashes to Ashes".

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Arts & Performance

Darlan Cunha

Biography

Darlan Cunha is a Brazilian actor. Better known as Laranjinha from his breakthrough role in Cidade dos Homens and from his part in the film Cidade de Deus. He began his career when he was selected for the short film Palace II, along with Douglas Silva.

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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Darlene McCoy

1971–

Darlene Jenise "McCoy" Johnson-Jackson (born October 31, 1971; née, Johnson), is an American gospel singer, songwriter, author, and radio personality. She started her music career, in 2005, with the release of Fallen in Love single by EMI Gospel. She would…

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Historical photographs & visual records

Darling st. Cape Town

ca. 1970

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Original caption reads, "DARLING ST. CAPE TOWN.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SA-30-70
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Arts & Performance

Darmirra Brunson

1986–

Darmirra Brunson is an American actress, comedian and singer. She is best known for her role as Drew in the new sitcom Love Thy Neighbor.

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Literature

Darnell Bristol

Biography

Darnell "Dee" Bristol is a member of The Deele and a songwriter who co-wrote The Deele's "Two Occasions". Years later, he was credited as co-writer of Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together", in which Carey reused portions of "Two Occasions". Bristol is…

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Music

Darnell Davis

1975–

Freeman Darnell Davis (born April 1, 1975) is an American gospel musician and recording artist, music producer, and worship leader. He started his music career, in 2007, and has since released two studio albums. His second studio album, Moving Forward, was…

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Biography & Culture

Darnell L. Moore

1976–

Darnell L. Moore (born January 24, 1976) is an American writer and activist whose work is informed by anti-racist, feminist, queer of color, and anti-colonial thought and advocacy. Darnell's essays, social commentary, poetry, and interviews have appeared…

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BIOGRAPHY
Literature

Darnell Lamont Walker

1982–

Darnell Lamont Walker (born February 17, 1982) is an American writer, director, producer, and death doula. He directed and produced social impact documentaries, including Seeking Asylum, Outside the House, and Set Yourself on Fire, which have screened at…

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Arts & Performance

Darnell Martin

1964–

Darnell Martin (born January 7, 1964) is an American television and film director, screenwriter, and film producer.

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Arts & Performance

Darnell Williams

1955–

Darnell Williams (born 3 March 1955) is a British television actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Jesse Hubbard on the ABC soap opera All My Children from 1981 to 1988, and from 2008 to 2011, a role that has earned him two Daytime Emmy Awards.

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Music

Darq E Freaker

1987–

Darq E Freaker (born Jeremiah Valentino Ntéh, 14 February 1988) is an English electronic music record producer and DJ from Peckham, London, England. He is best known for his work with and as a member of grime collective Nu Brand Flexxx. Freaker has…

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Arts & Performance

Darragh Hand

Biography

Darragh Hand (born 25 August 1998) is an Irish stage and television actor. His television appearances include Heartstopper (2024) and How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (2026). In 2023, he was nominated for an Olivier Award for his stage work.

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Arts & Performance

Darragh Mortell

1989–

Darragh Desmond Mortell (born 23 June 1989) is a Welsh actor, writer, and director of television, radio and film. He began his career in children's television, starring in television shows such as Diddy Movies, Dani's House, Diddy TV and most notably, The…

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Biography & Culture

Darrel Ellis

1958–1992

Darrel Ellis (1958–1992) was an American painter and photographer. Ellis was born in 1958 in Bronx, New York. In 1979 Ellis was the recipient of a P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center studio residency.

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Biography & Culture

Darrell Blocker

Biography

Darrell M. Blocker is a former American intelligence officer who served for 28 years with the Central Intelligence Agency. He held prominent positions including deputy director of the Counterterrorism Center (CTC), Chief of Africa Division, and Chief of…

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Music

Darren Barrett

1967–

Darren Barrett is a Canadian jazz musician who won the 1997 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, and is a professor at Berklee College of Music.

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Arts & Performance

Darren Grant

1969–

Darren Grant is an American television, film and music video director. He has directed over eighty music videos for mostly R&B and hip hop artists. In 2005, Grant directed his debut film Diary of a Mad Black Woman.

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Arts & Performance

Darren Harriott

1988–

Darren Harriott (born 1 September 1988) is a British stand-up comedian from Oldbury, West Midlands. He was nominated for the Best Newcomer Award and Best Show Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017 and 2019 respectively.

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Arts & Performance

Darren James

1964–

Darren James (born Darren Keith Edwards; February 25, 1964) is an American former pornographic actor and director. He gained notoriety after he contracted HIV and infected three pornographic actresses in 2004.

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