Yes I Can (autobiography)
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"Yes I Can" is the candid and influential autobiography of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., chronicling his rise from vaudeville child star to groundbreaking African American performer while confronting racism, identity, and personal struggle.
All labels observed (1)
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| Yes I Can (autobiography) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Yes I Can (autobiography) Context triple: [Sammy Davis Jr., notableWork, Yes I Can (autobiography)]
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A.
I Speak Because I Can
I Speak Because I Can is the critically acclaimed 2010 folk album by English singer-songwriter Laura Marling, noted for its mature songwriting and literary, introspective themes.
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B.
My Life (autobiography)
"My Life" is the political autobiography of David Lange, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, recounting his life, career, and leadership during pivotal events such as the anti-nuclear movement.
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C.
A Promise Fulfilled (autobiography)
A Promise Fulfilled is the autobiography of King Abdullah II of Jordan, recounting his life, rise to the throne, and perspectives on Jordan’s political and social challenges.
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D.
The Autobiography
The Autobiography is the debut studio album by American rapper Vic Mensa, known for its introspective lyrics and exploration of personal and social issues.
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E.
Along This Way (autobiography)
Along This Way is the autobiography of James Weldon Johnson, chronicling his life as a writer, civil rights leader, and key figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Yes I Can (autobiography) Target entity description: "Yes I Can" is the candid and influential autobiography of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., chronicling his rise from vaudeville child star to groundbreaking African American performer while confronting racism, identity, and personal struggle.
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A.
I Speak Because I Can
I Speak Because I Can is the critically acclaimed 2010 folk album by English singer-songwriter Laura Marling, noted for its mature songwriting and literary, introspective themes.
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B.
My Life (autobiography)
"My Life" is the political autobiography of David Lange, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, recounting his life, career, and leadership during pivotal events such as the anti-nuclear movement.
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C.
A Promise Fulfilled (autobiography)
A Promise Fulfilled is the autobiography of King Abdullah II of Jordan, recounting his life, rise to the throne, and perspectives on Jordan’s political and social challenges.
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D.
The Autobiography
The Autobiography is the debut studio album by American rapper Vic Mensa, known for its introspective lyrics and exploration of personal and social issues.
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E.
Along This Way (autobiography)
Along This Way is the autobiography of James Weldon Johnson, chronicling his life as a writer, civil rights leader, and key figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | autobiography ⓘ |
| author |
Burt Boyar
NERFINISHED
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Jane Boyar NERFINISHED ⓘ Sammy Davis Jr. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| coversEvent |
Sammy Davis Jr.'s car accident and loss of his left eye
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Sammy Davis Jr.'s childhood as a vaudeville performer ⓘ Sammy Davis Jr.'s conversion to Judaism ⓘ Sammy Davis Jr.'s experiences with racial segregation ⓘ Sammy Davis Jr.'s rise to stardom ⓘ |
| exploresTheme |
fame
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interracial relationships ⓘ perseverance ⓘ racial discrimination ⓘ religious identity ⓘ |
| follows |
career in film
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career in nightclubs ⓘ career in television ⓘ career in vaudeville ⓘ early life of Sammy Davis Jr. ⓘ |
| genre |
autobiography
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memoir ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced |
discourse on race in American entertainment
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later African American autobiographies ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | first-person narrative ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
African American entertainers
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Sammy Davis Jr. NERFINISHED ⓘ identity ⓘ personal struggle ⓘ racism in the United States ⓘ show business ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
candid portrayal of racism in entertainment industry
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influential African American autobiography ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 1965 ⓘ |
| publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| subjectOccupation |
actor
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dancer ⓘ entertainer ⓘ singer ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
1930s
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1940s ⓘ 1950s ⓘ 20th century ⓘ early 1960s ⓘ |
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Subject: Yes I Can (autobiography) Description of subject: "Yes I Can" is the candid and influential autobiography of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., chronicling his rise from vaudeville child star to groundbreaking African American performer while confronting racism, identity, and personal struggle.
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