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Black History//Black Excellence

Celebrating the beauty and talent of Black artists throughout time, across the world
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Margaret Bonds, African American Classical Composer of the famous song "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands" History Quiz, Black Actors, African Diaspora, Teaching Music, Portrait Gallery, African American History, Afrocentric, Pianist, Women In History
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Margaret Bonds, African American Classical Composer of the famous song "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands"
Winnie Madikizela was born in the village of Mbongweni, Bizana, in the Transkei. She was the fourth of eight children. Her father, Columbus, was minister of the Transkei Governments’ Forestry and Agriculture Department during Kaizer Matanzima's rule. #restinpower Winnie Mandela, Costa, African National Congress, First Black President, Black Presidents, History Online, Nelson Mandela, Southern Africa, African Beauty
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela | South African History Online
Winnie Madikizela was born in the village of Mbongweni, Bizana, in the Transkei. She was the fourth of eight children. Her father, Columbus, was minister of the Transkei Governments’ Forestry and Agriculture Department during Kaizer Matanzima's rule. #restinpower
Raven Wilkerson, one the of first African American Ballerinas! Black History Facts, Black History Month, Model Tips, Idda Van Munster, Divas, Ballet Russe, Black Ballerina, Vintage Black Glamour, Vintage Beauty
Esoterica
Raven Wilkerson, one the of first African American Ballerinas!
Mavis Staples, rhythm & blues and gospel singer. She is known for songs with her family's band, The Staple Singers. Her voice has been sampled by some of the biggest hip-hop artists, and she has recorded with a wide variety of musicians. She won a Grammy for her album You Are Not Alone, & was awarded a doctorate from the Berklee College of Music. When asked about her past personal relationship with Bob Dylan, she admitted that Dylan had asked her father for her hand in marriage. Gospel Singer, Gospel Music, Black Power, The Staple Singers, Mavis Staples, Back In The 90s, Rhythm And Blues, Soul Music, Music Music
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Mavis Staples, rhythm & blues and gospel singer. She is known for songs with her family's band, The Staple Singers. Her voice has been sampled by some of the biggest hip-hop artists, and she has recorded with a wide variety of musicians. She won a Grammy for her album You Are Not Alone, & was awarded a doctorate from the Berklee College of Music. When asked about her past personal relationship with Bob Dylan, she admitted that Dylan had asked her father for her hand in marriage.
Teresa Graves, the actress best known as the star of Get Christie Love! Teresa Graves (January 10, 1948 – October 10, 2002) was an American actress and singer. As the star of Get Christie Love!, Graves is credited as being the first African-American woman to star in her own hour-long drama television series.[ Black Actresses, Beautiful Black Women, Beautiful People, Gorgeous, Living Puppets, Dame, African American Women
Vintage Black Glamour by Nichelle Gainer
Teresa Graves, the actress best known as the star of Get Christie Love! Teresa Graves (January 10, 1948 – October 10, 2002) was an American actress and singer. As the star of Get Christie Love!, Graves is credited as being the first African-American woman to star in her own hour-long drama television series.[
phyllis hyman Music Icon, All Music, Phyllis Hyman, Vintage Style, Vintage Ladies, Black Entertainment
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Tamara Dobson (star of Cleopatra Jones), 1970s Vintage Art, Beautiful Hair, Simply Beautiful, Beautiful Person, Lovely
Super Seventies
Tamara Dobson (star of Cleopatra Jones), 1970s
Ruby Dee Black Celebrities, Celebs, African Americans
Classic Black Actresses Pic Appreciation Thread
Ruby Dee
Sade Classic Beauty, Timeless Beauty, Iconic Beauty, Black Girl Magic, Black Girls, Quiet Storm
How to Become an #AnOtherLover
Sade
Good Times Thelma Ass | Bern Nadette Stanis (aka Thelma from 'Good Times') on the cover of Jet ... New School Hip Hop, John Johnson, Magazin Covers, Womens Black Booties
Super Seventies
Good Times Thelma Ass | Bern Nadette Stanis (aka Thelma from 'Good Times') on the cover of Jet ...
Corretta Scott King Coretta Scott King, Black History Quotes, Martin Luther, Mocha, Famous Black
Corretta Scott King
Ruth Negga S/S17 Olivia De Havilland, Pretty People, Beautiful Women, Muse, Film Serie, Celebrities, Preacher
The Full Story: Ruth Negga for AnOther Magazine S/S17
Ruth Negga S/S17
vintagewoc: “Brenda Sykes (70s) ” Vintage Soul, Beautiful Dark Skin, Beautiful Christina
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vintagewoc: “Brenda Sykes (70s) ”
“Radical simply means "grasping things at the root.” ― Angela Y. Davis Angela Davis, Black Girls Rock, Lélia Gonzalez, Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, Black Panther Party, Disco
Super Seventies
“Radical simply means "grasping things at the root.” ― Angela Y. Davis