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Flier for "Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom" meeting at Enon Baptist Church
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Enon Baptist Church, American, founded ca. 1889
- Rev. Kilgore, Thomas, American, 1913 - 1998
- Dr. Licorish, David Nathaniel, Barbadian American, 1904 - 1999
- Date
- 1957
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 13 1/8 × 8 in. (33.3 × 20.3 cm)
- Description
- Flier for a meeting in Baltimore for the “Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom.” The yellowed flier has black printed text. The top of the flier reads [ON TO WASHINGTON - / JOIN THE / PRAYER PILGRIMAGE FOR FREEDOM / to WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 17th, 1957]. Larger text below a line break reads [MASS MEETING / Tuesday, May 14, - 8 p.m.]. The location for the meeting is listed as Enon Baptist Church where attendees will [Hear the National Director, Dr. Thomas Kilgore Jr. / of New York City and Dr. David Licorish.] There is contact information for Rev. Luke G. Reynolds and Rev. Theodore Jackson. There are four (4) churches listed at the bottom where busses will depart for Washington, D.C. The round trip fare is $1.25. Printer information for [Wells Printers, 601-03 Dolphin Street, VErnon [sic]] is in small text at the bottom. The back is blank.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place made
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Communication
- Freedom
- Religious groups
- Segregation
- U.S. History, 1953-1961
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family
- Object number
- 2017.14.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Flier for the film King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis
- Distributed by
- King, Martin Luther Foundation, American
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Date
- 1970
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 17 1/4 × 11 1/4 in. (43.8 × 28.6 cm)
- Description
- Martin Luther King Foundation flier for the film “King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis." The front of the flier features a black and white image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “KING” is printed in bold white text in the top, right corner. The back of the flier features six black and white images down the center with text on each side. The pictures depict images of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a burning bus, a police officer, a large group of people marching, a burning cross and Klansmen, and people morning at King’s funeral. The text are reviews of the movie from various news outlets, awards the movie has won and suggested uses for the film. The flier is yellowed, creased, and torn in several places.
- Statement
- Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
- Place collected
- Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Topic
- Civil rights
- Mass media
- Race relations
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Violence
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Arthur J. "Bud" Schmidt
- Object number
- 2017.71.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Poster from the Prince Rally 4 Peace concert in Baltimore
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Prince, American, 1958 - 2016
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 23 3/4 × 9 in. (60.3 × 22.9 cm)
- Description
- A gray poster with a purple square at center. Inside the square is an image of Prince. The stylized image of Prince is similar to his HITnRUN Phase One and HITnRUN Phase Two album covers and depicts Prince with an afro, mustache and goatee, gold chain and sunglasses. Yellow lettering at the top of the poster reads “PRINCE / BALTIMORE / SUNDAY MAY 10, 2015.” Yellow lettering below the image reads “ROYAL FARA ARENA / WITH SPECIAL GUEST / 3RDEYEGIRL” Blue text at the bottom of the poster reads “WEAR SOMETHING GRAY.” The logos for ticket vendors are below the blue text. In the bottom right corner, handwritten in silver marker is “167/500.”
- Place collected
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Topic
- Activism
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Musicians
- Popular music
- Race relations
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Dorothy and Eugene Bryant
- Object number
- 2015.154.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Paisley Park/NPG Records/PRN Estate. Permission required for use.
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Fliers for a march in memory of Mike Brown in Washington, DC
- Created by
- National Black United Front, American, founded 1970s
- Subject of
- Brown, Michael Jr., 1996 - 2014
- Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (A.N.S.W.E.R.), American, founded 2001
- Party for Socialism and Liberation, American, founded 2004
- We Act Radio, American, founded 2012
- Date
- 2014
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
- Description
- Three fliers promoting a march from Mount Vernon Square to Chinatown in memory of Mike Brown. The flier is black-and-white and reads [March to China Town for Mike Brown / RALLY BEGINS AT MT. VERNON SQUARE, WASHINGTON, DC / Saturday, August 23rd [7PM]] and depicts a crowd of people holding up signs, fists, and hands in the "hands up don't shoot" gesture. The march was sponsored by The Answer Coalition, National Black United Front, We Act Radio, and the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Topic
- Activism
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Politics (Practical)
- Resistance
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eugene Puryear
- Object number
- 2015.211.4.1-.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Flyer Advertising an Evening with Angela Davis
- Created by
- The Davis, Angela Legal Defense Fund, American, founded 1972
- New York Committee to Free Davis, Angela, American, founded 1971
- Subject of
- Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
- Madison Square Garden, American, founded 1968
- Butler, Jerry Jr., American, born 1939
- Carmen McRae, American, 1920 - 1994
- Seeger, Pete, American, 1919 - 2014
- Davis, Ossie, American, 1917 - 2005
- Barretto, Ray, American, 1929 - 2006
- Cyril Philip
- Date
- July 1972
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer advertises a celebratory benefit event with Angela Davis. The flyer is white with black text and features an illustration of Angela Davis on the top right. The flyer reads [THE ANGELA DAVIS LEGAL DEFENSE FUND / Presents / A VICTORY / CELEBRATION / THURSDAY-JUNE 29- 7:30 P.M. / An Evening / with / Angela Davis / BENEFIT FOR ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS]. Performers are listed as [RAY BARRETTO / JERRY BUTLER / CARMEN MCCRAE / PETE SEEGER / VOICES OF EAST HARLEM / OSSIE DAVIS, M.C.]. Additional information about the event, ticket pricing, and where to buy tickets is printed underneath the illustration and text. The back of the flyer is blank except for two handwritten notes. On top, in graphite text, handwriting reads [M30669-1]. The date, [JULY 1972] is handwritten in blue in the bottom corner.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- East Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Nuyorican Movement
- Topic
- Activism
- Black power
- Latin jazz (Music)
- Music
- Politics (Practical)
- Prisons
- Resistance
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.135
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Flier advertising a Conference on the Struggle Against Racism following Bakke
- Created by
- National Committee to Overturn the Bakke Decision, American, founded 1978
- Subject of
- Bakke, Allan, American, born 1940
- Judge Wright, Bruce McMarion, American, 1918 - 2005
- Date
- 1978
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flier advertises a Conference on the Struggle Against Racism following the Bakke Decision. The flier is white with black text and features a line drawing illustration of protesters, some holding signs, including one reading [Racial Equality in Jobs and Education Now!!!]. The flier reads [Conference on the / Struggle Against / Racism / Where do we go / from Bakke? / Sat. May 6 / 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. / Joan of Arc Jr. High School 154 W 93rd Street / Guest Speaker: / Judge Bruce Wright]. The flier states the conference will be a [Review of the April 15th March on Washington to Overturn the Bakke Decision] and offers workshops on several topics including: [Racism in Education - SEEK Program, Open Admissions, Bi-Lingual Studies, etc. / Racism in Employment, soaring unemployment among Black & Latin Youth / Racism and community issues, Housing, Welfare, Daycare, etc. / Women and affirmative action]. The back of the flier is blank except for the year [1978] handwritten at the bottom in graphite.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Topic
- Activism
- Education
- Justice
- Labor
- Law
- Multilingual communication
- Race discrimination
- Resistance
- Social reform
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Women
- Youth
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.144
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Flier Advertising March on Washington Against the Bakke Decision
- Created by
- National Committee to Overturn the Bakke Decision, American, founded 1978
- Subject of
- Bakke, Allan, American, born 1940
- President Carter, Jimmy, American, born 1924
- Date
- 1978
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flier announces a March on Washington against the Bakke Decision. The flier is white with black text and features a drawing of a crowd of protesters on the center right. The heading at the top reads [Chelsea residents: / United Against Racism / Overturn the Bakke Decision] followed by a few paragraphs of background on the Supreme Court case. At center is large text reading [March on Wash.--April 15] followed by bullet points outlining the platform [Fight to overturn Bakke / Unite against racism and national oppression / Fight for full equality for women / Support and expand affirmative action on the job and in education]. A small text box provides details on transportation to the march and large text at the bottom reads [If Bakke wins, WE lose! / Reserve YOUR bus ticket NOW!] The back of the flier is blank except for the year [1978] written in the bottom right corner.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Topic
- Activism
- Education
- Feminism
- Justice
- Labor
- Law
- Race discrimination
- Resistance
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.146
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Spanish language flier for a March on Washington to overturn the Bakke decision
- Created by
- National Committee to Overturn the Bakke Decision, American, founded 1978
- Subject of
- Bakke, Allan, American, born 1940
- Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 1978
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This Spanish-language flier announces a march on Washington to overturn the Bakke Decision. The flier is white with black text and features a drawing of a crowd of protesters with a banner reading [LUCHE CONTRA EL RACISMO]. The flier reads [MARCHA PARA VOLCAR / EL FALLO BAKKE / 15 DE ABRIL / WASHINGTON D.C.]. The back of the flier has information about the Bakke Decision and includes a space for people to sign up and send donations. The back includes a long list of sponsors.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Topic
- Activism
- Education
- Justice
- Labor
- Law
- Multilingual communication
- Race discrimination
- Resistance
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.149
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Flyer advertising the inaugural dance of the African-Haitian Association
- Created by
- African-Haitian Association, African-Haitian, 1970s
- Date
- 1975
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer advertises a music concert and the inaugural dance of the African-Haitian Association. The flyer is white with black text and features photographs of each performer. The flyer reads [AFRICAN-HAITIAN ASSOCIATION / PRESENTS / their inaugural dance on easter / saturday march 29, 1975, 9 p.m. - 2.45 a.m. / MUSIC BY / LEO MENSAH & / E KOW BOTCHEY / KOBINA ADZENYAH / from GHANA / LES DIABLES DU RYTHE / THE IBO DANCERS / LEON DIMANCHE / TAKYI from AFRICA / show at 12 p.m.]. The back of the flyer is blank.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Cultural Place
- Africa
- Haiti, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
- Ghana, Africa"&op=Search">West Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- African diaspora
- Communities
- Dance
- Music
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.265
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Herald for The Flying Ace
- Distributed by
- Norman Studios, American, 1920 - 1928
- Subject of
- Boyd, Kathryn, American, 1897 - 1965
- Criner, John L., American, 1898 - 1965
- De Legge, Boise, American
- Daniels, Lions, American
- Colvin, George, American, born 1864
- Jordan, Sam
- Brown, R.L.
- Reynolds, Steve, American, 1892 - 1945
- Coleman, Bessie, American, 1892 - 1926
- Date
- 1926
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 21 1/2 × 13 in. (54.6 × 33 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 22 1/16 × 14 in. (56 × 35.6 cm)
- Caption
- In this 1926 film, black fighter pilot Captain Billy Stokes, played by Laurence Criner, returns home from World War I a hero and resumes his civilian career as a railroad detective. The role of pilot Ruth Sawtelle, played by Kathryn Boyd, is inspired by aviator Bessie Coleman. Coleman had been in talks with race film studio Norman Productions to star in a film about her life when she was killed during a flight in Jacksonville, Florida.
- Description
- This movie herald has an orange background and features a large square in the middle of the sheet depicting several black and white scenes from the movie: a man (Lawrence Criner) in a WWI uniform, a heart-shaped vignette of man embracing a woman in an air pilot's uniform, and a man parachuting from a burning plane and the text [Thrills! / Action! / Punch!]. Above the vignettes is the title: [The Norman Studios Presents the Super Feature Photoplay/ THE FLYING ACE/ Sensation of the Year] and below is printed cast and production information. Across the very top, in a white rectangle, is black text reading [Coming to this theatre].
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- A Cinema Apart: African American Film Memorabilia (Larry Richards Collection)
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Topic
- Actors
- Film
- Race films
- U.S. History, 1919-1933
- World War I
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.118.245
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Flier that reads "Standing with Trayvon Martin"
- Created by
- The International Socialist Organization, American, founded 1976
- Subject of
- Trayvon Martin, American, 1995 - 2012
- All Souls Church Unitarian, American, founded 1821
- Date
- 2013
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 7/16 in. (27.9 x 21.4 cm)
- Description
- A flier announcing a public forum and organizing meeting to fight for justice in the aftermath of Trayvon Martin's shooting. The flier features a black and white image of Trayvon Martin in a hooded sweatshirt at center. The top of the flier reads: [STANDING WITH / TRAYVON MARTIN / FIGHTING THE RACIST / "JUSTICE SYSTEM"...].
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Topic
- Activism
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Race relations
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.123.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Flier with segregationist voting guide
- Created by
- Mothers' League of Central High School, 1957 - 1959
- Subject of
- Ted Lamb, 1927 - 1984
- Matson, Russell
- Tucker, Everett
- Date
- 1959
- On ViewConcourse 2, C 2053
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 5/8 × 4 1/4 in. (14.3 × 10.8 cm)
- Description
- Small printed flyer. Black text on white paper. It reads [IF YOU WANT TO KEEP / OUR SCHOOLS SEGREGATED / VOTE / FOR REMOVAL / OF LAMB / MATSON / TUCKER / AGAINST REMOVAL / OF LASTER / McKINLEY / ROWLAND / THE MOTHER' LEAGUE / P.O. Box 3321 / Little Rock, Arkansas].
- Place depicted
- Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.13.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Flyer for June 24, 1978 conference "African American Males Endangered Species"
- Created by
- Foundation for the Preservation of Black Males, American
- Owned by
- Rector, Justine, American
- Subject of
- Temple University, American, founded 1884
- Date
- 1978
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 1/4 x 4 1/8 in. (23.5 x 10.5 cm)
- Description
- A flyer showing various statistics concerning African American males. The flyer also includes contact information at the bottom. The flyer was created by the Foundation For the Preservation of Black Males. The back is blank.
- Place depicted
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Topic
- Activism
- Gender
- Health
- Identity
- Men
- Social reform
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.114.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Flier announcing the March on Washington in 1963
- Created by
- March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, American, founded 1963
- Rustin, Bayard, American, 1912 - 1987
- Robinson, Cleveland, Jamaican American, 1914 - 1995
- Subject of
- Ahmann, Mathew H., American, 1931 - 2001
- Blake, Eugene Carson, American, 1906 - 1985
- Farmer, James L. Jr., American, 1920 - 1999
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Lewis, John, American, 1940 - 2020
- Randolph, A. Philip, American, 1889 - 1979
- Reuther, Walter, American, 1907 - 1970
- Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981
- Young, Whitney Moore Jr., American, 1921 - 1971
- Minkoff, Isaiah M., Polish American, 1901 - 1983
- Date
- 1963
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (21 x 14 cm)
- Description
- A flier promoting the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, produced by the march's National Office. The flier consists of a single sheet printed on one side in black ink on off-white paper. The flier begins with the text [An Appeal to You from] followed by a list of the "Big 10" leaders of the march: Mathew Ahmann, Eugene Carson Blake, James Farmer, Martin Luther King, Jr., John Lewis, Isaiah Minkoff, A. Philip Randolph, Walter Reuther, Roy Wilkins, and Whitney Young. The text then continues [to MARCH on / WASHINGTON / WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28, 1963] and lists the reasons for the march as well as the demands [We demand: - Meaningful Civil Rights Laws / Full and Fair Employment / Massive Federal Works Program / Decent Housing / The Right to Vote / Adequate Integrated Education]. Along the bottom is the address for the National Office of the March in New York. At the bottom left is [Cleveland Robinson / Chairman, Administrative Committee] and to the bottom right is [Bayard Rustin / Deputy Director]. The back of the flier is blank.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Civil Rights Movement
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Local and regional
- Political organizations
- Politics (Practical)
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.45.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Flier for the March on Washington distributed by CORE
- Created by
- Congress of Racial Equality, American, founded 1942
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
- Subject of
- March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, American, founded 1963
- Date
- 1963
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.6 x 14 cm)
- Description
- A flier issued by the Congress for Racial Equality (CORE) promoting the upcoming March on Washington. At top center in bold text is [MARCH ON / WASHINGTON / WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28, 1963]. Followed by [America faces a crisis... / Millions of Negroes are denied freedom... / Millions of citizens, black and white, are unemployed... / Thus we call on all Americans to join us in Washington]. The text continues with a list of demands of the march, including "passage of effective civil rights legislation." At the bottom center is [JOIN THE / MARCH ON WASHINGTON / Honorary Chairmen / LOUIS SMITH, CORE CECIL B. MOORE, NAACP / DISTRIBUTED BY THE CONGRESS OF RACIAL EQUALITY] followed by the address for CORE in Philadelphia. The back of the flier is blank.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Civil Rights Movement
- March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Local and regional
- Political organizations
- Politics (Practical)
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.45.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Flier for a pre-march Freedom Rally for the Meredith Marchers
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Tougaloo College, American, founded 1869
- Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003
- Kitt, Eartha, American, 1927 - 2008
- Brando, Marlon, American, 1924 - 2004
- Lancaster, Burton Stephen "Burt", American, 1913 - 1994
- Date
- 1966
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- L x W: 8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm)
- Description
- An off-white flier with black ink that announces a: "Pre-March Freedom Rally" for the Meredith Marchers. The flier states: "Come to Tougaloo Campus Sat., June 25th, 8:00 P.M. to welcome the Meredith Marchers to Jackson". The flier advertises: "See!! / Hear!! / Sammy Davis / James Brown/ Nina Simone / Eartha Kitt / Marlon Brando / Burt Lancaster / and others".
- Place depicted
- Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Hinds County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Movement
- Civil Rights Movement
- Topic
- Activism
- Actors
- American South
- Civil rights
- Entertainers
- HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- Musicians
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Trumpauer-Mulholland Collection
- Object number
- 2011.109.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Flier for the Black Community Survival Conference
- Created by
- Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
- Subject of
- Seale, Bobby, American, born 1936
- Huggins, Ericka, American, born 1948
- Dellums, Ron, American, born 1935
- Representative Julian Bond, American, 1940 - 2015
- Eve, Arthur O., American, born 1933
- Date
- 1972
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 × 20 in. (35.6 × 50.8 cm)
- Description
- Double-sided poster or flier advertising the 1972 Black Community Survival Conference with promotion provided by the Black Panther Party's Angela Davis People's Free Food Program. Printed in black and red on white paper. Each side features black & white photographs, black & red text and has [10,000 FREE BAGS OF / GROCERIES / (WITH CHICKENS / IN EVERY BAG)] at the top. One side features photographs of Angela Davis, Bobby Seale, Ron Dellums, and Ericka Huggins. It includes a list of conference speakers and a blank registration form. The other side features images of Ira Simmons, D'Army Bailey, Julian Bond, Rev. Charles Koen, Father Earl Neil, and The Persuasions (three images). Also pictured is a woman administering a medical test to two young boys next to the text [10,000 FREE / SICKLE CELL / ANEMIA TESTS / TO BE GIVEN / AT CONFERENCE].
- Place depicted
- Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Power (Black Pride)
- Topic
- Activism
- Black power
- Communities
- Health
- Politics (Practical)
- Poverty
- Resistance
- Social reform
- Urban life
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions