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Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan in English) is a male given name of Irish and Breton origin, [1] as well as a surname of Occitan origin. [2] It is common in the English-speaking world . It is possible that the name is derived from an Old Celtic word meaning "high" or "noble". [ 1 ]
Lieberson and Mikelson of Harvard University analyzed black names, finding that the recent innovative naming practices follow American linguistic conventions even if they are independent of organizations or institutions. [10] Given names used by African-American people are often invented or creatively-spelled variants of more traditional names.
Through the role, Smith became the first openly black trans man cast as a series regular on broadcast TV. [ 18 ] [ 19 ] [ 20 ] In 2021, Smith's appearance and performance as Strickland was praised by People Magazine, making Smith the first trans man featured in People's "Sexiest Man Alive" list. [ 21 ]
Brian Black is an American professor of history and environmental studies at Pennsylvania State University at Altoona and head of its department of Arts and Humanities. He received a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1988 from Gettysburg College, a Master of Arts in American Civilization in 1991 from New York University and a Doctor of Education degree in American Studies from the University of ...
Timothy Brian Black, better known as Naia Black or mononymously as Naia, is a Filipino drag performer. She [ a ] is best known for winning the first season of Drag Den and was crowned as "The Philippines' First Drag Supreme".
USA Today’s NFL Editor Doug Farrar tweeted, “In an NFL where well over 70% of the players are Black, there are now two Black head coaches. Two. 6.25% of the group. Two. 6.25% of the group.
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Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. [1] (born Brian Kelly McKnight; June 5, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, radio personality, and multi-instrumentalist. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] An R&B performer, he is recognized for his strong head voice , high belting range, and melisma .