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Black History Month: 2024 African Americans & the Arts

Music Artists

Ma Rainey. 1886-1939

Dance & Performance Artists

Jackie "Moms" Mabley. 1894-1975

Writers & Poets

Maya Angelou. 1928-2014

Filmmakers & Actors

Ethel Waters. 1896-1977

Visual Artists

Edmonia Lewis. 1844-1907

Architects & Designers

Robert Robinson Taylor. 1868-1942