John Martin, Devoted Publisher of Literary Rebels, Dies at 94

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www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/b...

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Artist With an Indigenous Focus, Dies at 85 She began with modestly scaled abstract drawings and paintings but became best known for large works featuring collage and items evoking Native stereotypes.

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/a...
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with gratitude to Ms. Smith and deepest condolences to her loved ones 🙏🏾🪶🎨
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Nancy Leftenant-Colon, 104, Dies; Army Nurse Broke a Color Barrier After years of being barred from a segregated military, she became the first Black nurse in the regular U.S. armed forces. She was later an Air Force officer.

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/o...
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🙏🏾🕊️🩵deepest condolences to Mrs Leftenant-Colon’s loved ones.

Thank You for your service, care, and the trail you blazed, Lefty. 🫡
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Joan Plowright, Award-Winning Actress and Olivier’s Widow, Dies at 95 She won many accolades — and was honored with a damehood — during a seven-decade career on the London stage, in film and on Broadway.

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/o...
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Deepest condolences to her loved ones. Always loved her.
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