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Figures Who Have Made History in Black Culture

Paintings By Julian Livingston

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Chadwick Boseman

Starred in the highest grossing Black led superhero film of all time, and also the first Marvel film with a Black director and predominantly Black cast.

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Rihanna

First artist in history to cross 100 million in digital sales of music. Also has the most platinum hits among Black Women along with Beyonce.

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Beyonce

As a Black woman, Beyonce has become the most decorated artist in Grammy history with 32 Grammy wins.

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The Weeknd

Had the longest running single in the history of the Hot 100 Chart. The first Black male to sell over 100 million digital singles in the United States.

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Lupita Nyong’o

The first Kenyan to win an Academy Award.

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