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GERTIE BROWN & SAINT SUTTLE “Something Good-Negro Kiss,” the newly discovered William Selig silent film from 1898 is believed to be the earliest cinematic depiction of African-American affection. Thanks to scholars at the University of Chicago and the University of Southern California, the footage is prompting a rethinking of early film history. The performance by cakewalk partners Saint Suttle and Gertie Brown is a reinterpretation of Thomas Edison’s “The Kiss,” featuring May Irwin and John Rice. The film was announced December 12, 2018 as a new addition to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry—one of 25 selected for their enduring importance to American culture. The 29-second clip is free of stereotypes and racist caricatures, a stark contrast from the majority of black performances at the turn of the century.

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Duckie Thot, Alek Wek, Assa,  Ajak Deng, Adut Akech Bior, Sabah Koj, Mayowa Nicholas, Tami Williams, Liya Kebede, and Naomi Campbell at Valentino Spring/Summer 2019 Haute Couture by Pierpaolo Piccioli.

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