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Director Millicent B. Shelton attends the 42nd NAACP Image Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on March 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California....

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James Mtume is a percussionist who performed in Miles Davis’ band from 1971 to 1975. He has appeared on 80 albums with a variety of other...

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Did You Know? Solwazi Olusola was recently honored for his work in photography by the Malcolm X Commemoration Committee and a few other...

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Bisa Butler is an American fiber artist known for her vibrant, quilted portraits celebrating Black life—from everyday people to notable...

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