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WILLIAM GRANT STILL (1895-1978). American composer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1949

ORNETTE COLEMAN (1930- ). American saxophonist and composer. Photograph by Bob Parent, c1960s

DIZZY GILLESPIE (1917-1993). American jazz musician. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1955

PEARL BAILEY (1918-1990). American singer and actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, while performing in the musical St. Louis Woman, 1946

ALABAMA: BANANAS, c1937. Workers loading bananas onto a railroad freight car in Mobile, Alabama. Photographed by Arthur Rothstein, c1937

TEDDY WILSON (1912-1986). American jazz pianist and composer. Photographed by Bob Parent, 1960s

CAMILLA ELLA WILLIAMS (1919- ). American operatic soprano. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1946

MATTIWILDA DOBBS (1925- ). American operatic soprano. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1955

MARIAN ANDERSON (1897-1993). American contralto singer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1940

ROBERT EARL JONES (1910-2006). American actor and father of actor James Earl Jones. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, while acting in the play, Don t You Want to be Free? by Langston Hughes, 1938

BERTICE READING (1933-1991). American actress and singer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1959

BILLY STRAYHORN (1915-1967). American jazz pianist and composer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1958

NORA HOLT (1885-1974). American singer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1955

JOHN W. BUBBLES (1902-1986). Born John William Sublett. American vaudeville performer, dancer and singer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten as Sportin Life in Porgy and Bess, 1935

MYRON TINY BRADSHAW (1905-1958). American jazz and rhythm and blues bandleader, musician and composer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1942

CAB CALLOWAY (1907-1994). American singer, musician and composer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, c1933

LENA HORNE (1919-2010). American singer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1941

DOROTHY MAYNOR (1910-1996). American soprano. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1941

JAMES JESSE OWENS (1913-1980). American athlete. Owens in the midst of his broad jump leap, which was responsible for one of the four gold medals he won

BOSTON: BASEBALL GAME, 1961. Boston Red Sox second baseman Elijah Pumpsie Green tags out Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles while trying to steal a base during a game at Fenway Park in Boston

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Wagons distributing newspapers to newsboys at Union Square, New York City, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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George Washington Williams, African-American author, with his signature. Digitally colored woodcut

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African-American cowboy pulling a longhorn out of the mud. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century Frederic Remington Illustration

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Stamp Act protestors burning stamps in New York City before the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dug out canoe on the River Nile at Mongala, southern area, Sudan, Africa

Goombay Festival in Bahama Village, Petronia Street, Key West, Florida, United States of America, North America

Street carnival, Elim, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

Zulu cultural show near Eshowe, Saakaland (Shakaland), South Africa

Traditional Creole house, island of Mahe, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

Tuareg, Southwest desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Alamal, ritual festival, Msai village (manyatta), Rift Valley, southeast Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Samburu tribe, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Sadhu (Hindu holy man) sitting outside an internet cafe, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

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"African American Icons: Celebrating Strength, Resilience, and Cultural Influence" The Olympic Games of 1968 witnessed a powerful moment when American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos boldly raised their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Australian Peter Norman stood beside them, wearing an OPHR badge in solidarity. In 1970, the legendary Jimi Hendrix mesmerized audiences with his electrifying guitar skills during a concert at Berkeley, California. His music transcended boundaries and left an indelible mark on rock history. Sam Cooke's soulful voice captivated listeners until his untimely death in 1964. As an African American soul singer, he paved the way for future generations to express themselves through music. Malcolm X was not only a religious leader but also a political figure who fearlessly fought for equal rights and justice. His legacy continues to inspire countless individuals today. Even The Beatles couldn't resist clowning around with boxing legend Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) at his training camp in Miami Beach before his historic fight against Sonny Liston in 1964. Jackie Robinson shattered racial barriers as he stole home under the tag of catcher Andy Seminick during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in 1950. This iconic moment marked a significant step forward for African Americans in professional sports. Rosa Parks became an emblematic figure of civil rights advocacy when she defiantly sat at the front of a public bus designated for white passengers only. Her act of resistance sparked nationwide change and inspired others to stand up against segregation. Hattie McDaniel made history by becoming the first African American actress to win an Academy Award for her role as Mammy in "Gone with the Wind" (1939). Despite facing adversity, she broke barriers and opened doors for future generations of black actors and actresses. Satchel Paige showcased extraordinary talent on baseball fields, defying racial barriers and becoming one of the greatest pitchers in history.