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We are a vast and powerful people. "The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it... history is literally present in all that we do." #JamesBaldwin @nmaahc #History #Black #Culture #AfricanAmerican #Freedom #Resist #RiseUp #Resilience #MondayMotivation #APeoplesJourney #NMAAHC #PrivateTour #NativeSon #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW

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We are a vast and powerful people. #The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it... history is literally present in all that we do." #JamesBaldwin @nmaahc #History #Black #Culture #AfricanAmerican #Freedom #Resist #RiseUp #Resilience #MondayMotivation #NativeSon #NMAAHC #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW

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It's the Spring equinox! @mgmnationalharbor #NewSeason #NewPossibilities #NewBlessings #Spring #WOW (at MGM National Harbor)

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"I grew up thinking art was pictures until I got into music and found I was an artist and didn't paint." #ChuckBerry #RIP #RockAndRoll #Guitarist #Pioneer #Legend #Artist #JohnnyBGoode #Maybellene #BrownEyedHandsomeMan #Inspiration #Culture #Music #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW

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Rise Up! Still processing all the brilliance, power and inspiration of the @nmaahc The theme of the museum is: Resilience. Transformation. Jubilation. I felt it. Thank you @buickusa @gm_diversity #Rise #Resilience #Resist #NMAAHC #Black #History #Culture #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW (at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture)

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"I, too, am American." Langston Hughes' poetic and poignant words are etched on the walls of @nmaahc. Today, I feel stronger, empowered and inspired by experiencing the rich history and culture of my people. #NMAAHC #Black #History #Culture #Power #Pride #AfricanAmerican #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW (at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture)

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"Black men loving Black men is THE revolutionary act," said Marlon Riggs. I loved seeing this Black Gay filmmaker and activist represented @nmaahc in the film and culture section. His powerful film #TonguesUntied examined the intersections of sexual identity and race is definitely a piece of African American history. @nativesonnow #NMAAHC #MarlonRiggs #Black #History #Culture #Revolutionary #LGBT #Identity #Presence #NativeSon #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW (at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture)

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Stand Tall! Proud to visit Mother Bethel A.M.E. (founded in 1741 by Richard Allen in Philadelphia) on this cultural road trip. Mother Wilbekin was raised AME, so this was a major spiritual/family moment for me. @buickusa @gm_diversity #ThatsABuick #Black #History #Culture #Philly #AME #TravelFlow #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW (at Mother Bethel AME Church)

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I love Black culture! Inspired by The Africa America Museum in Philadelphia. #Art #Activism #Culture #ThatsABuick @buickusa @gm_diversity #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW (at The African American Museum in Philadelphia)

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On the road again! @briankeithjackson and I on a road trip in a #BuickLaCrosse with @gm_diversity @buickusa #ThatsABuick #RoadTrip #TravelFlow #Philly #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW

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"Reminisce on the love we had." @therealmaryjblige on the 10th Anniversary Issue of @vibemagazine #TBT #MaryJBlige #MJB #TheQueen #VIBE #GeorgePitts #WorkFlow #Legendary #Classic #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW 📷 Albert Watson 9.2003

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THIS!!! My soul was lifted up by Callie Day's power version of Hear My Prayer. @calestaday #Mood #Gospel #Elevate #MindBodySpirit #Prayer #NowPlaying #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW

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"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." #MayaAngelou #Love #WCW #WordsOfWisdom #Hope #Optimism #Art #Culture #Life #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW Art: Robert Indiana

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Happy 84th Birthday @quincydjones "It's the attitude about life, man. Looking at the light instead of the dark. Looking at love instead of fear." #HBD #QuincyJones #Genius #Visionary #Brilliance #Producer #Composer #Musician #Legend #VIBE #ClassicMan #Inspiration #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW

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Pray. Slay. Repeat. "I believe in prayer. It's the best way we have to draw strength from heaven." #JosephineBaker #WomensHistoryMonth #Truth #Inspired #Slay #Prayer #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW

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Happy 45th Birthday @common "Never looking back, or too far in front of me. The present is a gift, and I just wanna be." #Common Styled by me for Giant Magazine. #HBD #ClassicMan #Actor #Rapper #Philanthropist #Visionary #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW 📷 @wattsupphoto

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When you dare to be different and live the dream! #Prince #Inspired #DreamBig #Art #Culture #Excellence #Black #MondayMotivation #WorldOfWilbekin #WOW