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Zola Jesus
Recording ArtistZola Jesus is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her music has been noted for combining elements of electronic, industrial, classical, and goth. Her debut album, "The Spoils", was released in 2009.
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Zoë Kravitz
ActressZoë Kravitz is an American actress, singer, and model. The daughter of actor-musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, she achieved recognition for her portrayal of Angel Salvadore in the 2011 superhero film "X-Men: First Class".
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Ziggy Marley
Recording ArtistZiggy Marley is a Jamaican musician and leader of the band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, and the son of reggae icon Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He also performed the theme song for the children's cartoon series "Arthur".
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Zeke Cohen
City Council Member (1st District), City of BaltimoreIn Maryland, Zeke Cohen has represented the 1st District on the Baltimore City Council since 2016. His belief that "community comes first" was inspired by his mother's stories of marching for Civil Rights during the Mississippi Freedom Summer.
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Zayn
Member, One Direction (2010 - 2015)Zayn auditioned as a solo contestant for the music competition "The X Factor" in 2010. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he was brought back, along with four other contestants, to form the boy band that would become known as One Direction.
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Zaylore Stout, Esq.
Author and Employment Law Attorney, Zaylore Stout & AssociatesZaylore Stout, Esq. is an employment law attorney. He is the author of "Our Gay History in 50 States", an LGBTQIA+ history book highlighting the most significant people, places, and "queer facts" on a state-by-state basis.
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Zara Larsson
Recording ArtistZara Larsson is a Swedish singer and songwriter. At the age of 10, she achieved national fame in Sweden for winning the 2008 season of the talent show "Talang", the Swedish version of British television's "Got Talent".
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Zachary Taylor
12th President of the United States (1849 - 1850)Zachary Taylor was the 12th President of the United States, serving from March 1849 until his death in July 1850. He previously was a career officer in the United States Army, rose to the rank of major general and became a national hero.
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Zac Brown Band
3-Time Grammy Award WinnerZac Brown Band is an American country/rock band based in Atlanta, Georgia. The lineup consists of Zac Brown, Jimmy De Martini, John Driskell Hopkins, Coy Bowles, Chris Fryar, Clay Cook, Matt Mangano, and Daniel de los Reyes.
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Yollandi Nortjie
Recording ArtistFrom a very young age, Yollandi Nortjie has enchanted diverse audiences around the world with her crystal clear lyrical soprano voice. Nortjie, together with vocal boy band Overtone, has appeared on international talk shows.
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Yolanda Franklin-Moore
Fashion Designer and Owner, Xande FadeeYolanda Franklin-Moore is Fashion Designer and Owner of Xande Fadee, an innovative fashion and accessories line. She is a highly skilled fashion designer with a creative flare, and she has over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry.
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Yolanda Adams
Recording ArtistAs of September 2009, Yolanda Adams had sold 4.5 million albums since 1991 in the United States, and nearly 8 million albums worldwide according to SoundScan.
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Yoko Ono
Recording ArtistYoko Ono is a multimedia artist, singer, songwriter, and peace activist who is also known for her work in performance art. She performs in both English and Japanese. She is known for being the second wife of singer-songwriter John Lennon of The Beatles.
Collections: Women's History Month
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YES
Progressive Rock Band and Inductee, Rock & Roll Hall of FameYES are an English rock band formed in 1968. They adopted several changes in musical style, from rearranged covers to progressive and art rock in the 1970s, before moving towards pop in the 1980s. They have sold 13.5 million albums in the United States.
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Years & Years
BBC Music Award NomineeYears & Years are a British synth-pop band, founded in London, England. The band consists of Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy, and Emre Türkmen. Years & Years' music has been described as electropop, mixing R&B, and 1990s house elements.
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Yashi Brown
Poet and Mental Health AdvocateYashi Brown is an author, poet, speaker, and active leader in the mental health community. Poetry became a safe space, when she began experiencing severe emotional challenges in her late teens.
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Xzibit
Recording Artist and ActorXzibit began his musical career after the release of his debut studio album in 1996. The album generated both critical and commercial success. He has also gained notoriety as an actor and television host, notably for his role in the series "Empire".
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XXXTentacion
Recording ArtistXXXTentacion was a rapper, singer, and songwriter. His second album, "?", was released on March 16, 2018. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, with its singles "Sad!" and "Changes" peaking at numbers seven and 37 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Xscape
Recording GroupXscape is an American female R&B, vocal quartet from Atlanta, Georgia. The group released their debut album "Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha" in 1993, which spawned two of their biggest hits "Just Kickin' It" and "Understanding". The album was certified platinum.
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Wynton Marsalis
Artistic Director, Jazz at Lincoln CenterWynton Marsalis is a trumpeter and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. He has been awarded nine Grammy Awards, and his "Blood on the Fields" was the first jazz composition to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music.
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