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I'm Erin and I'm a biracial black character designer and illustrator ☺️

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2022-02-02

yo my name is jordan and i’m a freelance artist that draws fan art and just recently started learning how to animate! thank you for reading and happy

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2021-02-27

Portrait tribute for
Michelle Obama by Agata Nowicka,
Angela Davis by ,
Aretha Franklin by ,
and Janet Bragg by Irene Rinaldi!

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2021-02-27

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3rd in his family, was so intelligent as a child that his older siblings looked up to him. Though best known for his adult life, Biko actually began protesting in school, and was expelled for his
Pro-Black views.

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2021-02-12

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Winfrey is the first black woman billionaire and the richest African-American woman.

At 19, Oprah was a news anchor at Nashville's WTVF-TV, making her the youngest person & the first Black woman to hold the position.

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2021-02-10

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was a master of disguise and evasion, earning the nickname "the Black Pimpernel”.

Mandela studied law at the University of Witwatersrand and opened the nation's first black law firm in 1952.

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2021-02-10

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was one of the most elusive writers of the Harlem Renaissance,
and was the first Black woman to win a Guggenheim Fellowship. Both
West-Indian and Danish, her writings deal with the complexities of
being mixed.

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2021-02-09

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wrote greetings: she wanted to “be in people’s hands...who would never buy a book.”

She was friends with Nelson Mandela, and they first met while she was a journalist in Cairo in 1962.

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2021-02-08

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father was a supporter of Marcus Garvey, and was reportedly slaughtered by the Klu Klux Klan, as was his Uncle.

In 1971, Washington, D.C. was the first city to celebrate Malcolm X Day.
still claim innocence.

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2021-02-07

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was attending for political science, but put her degree on hold to support her family. She celebrated every year.

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2021-02-07

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Though famous for her singing in The Three Degrees, also created a solo album, worked as a vocal coach, and toured with the
Intermezzo Choir Ministry. She also held degrees in both Psychology and
Human Services.

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2021-02-04

Today is the start of We value and appreciate every Black person in and out of the community and we will continue to create spaces and opportunities for your voices to be heard.

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2021-02-02

Hiya names Byrd, I mostly draw portraits! Thank you for your support during

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2020-02-28

Get BLACK COMIX RETURNS assembled by best selling Prof. and Dr. , a collection of art and essays celebrating the vibrant African American independent community, feat. over 50 contributors for https://t.co/5xR5WlNZ4P

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2020-02-19

Hey it’s Annabelle (abelle)⚡️
illustrator,MICA Student, and organizer of Thank you all for taking a part in this hashtag for ☀️

Site✨ https://t.co/VMmVwKJh7y
Insta✨ https://t.co/YPjwXHCt20
Email✨Hayfordannabelle.com

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2019-03-01

Hey! I’m Gram and I’m dropping in my piece for I’m 20 and I do art and things 🎉

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2019-02-09

Alright, getting this party started for My name is Lemon, 26, and I'm a webcomic artist and gamer!! I'm currently working on my passion project, Guardia: The Tales of Halgeis, and I just love what I do in general! Happy to celebrate this month with ya!!

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2019-02-06

I decided to focus my 8th piece on in honor of the last few days of My piece depicts her guiding slaves to freedom, following a lucky star--my symbol of luck in this piece. I hope you enjoy!

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2018-02-28

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I'm Will. Gay trans furry artist, big nerd, fraternity brother, and graduate student. I've been a part of this fandom for almost 10 years and I've met so many wonderful people because of it ✌️💖

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2018-02-18

Artist, crafter, pagan, Trans*Genderfluid, dancer, and amalgamation — I’m Simha, one of many and its

Support Black creatives and members of the community, take time to educate yourself and advocate. Much love 🧡

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2018-02-04