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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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Flier advertising rally to make May 1st Anti-Apartheid Day
- Created by
- Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
- Subject of
- People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola, Angolan, founded 1956
- General Motors Corporation, founded 1908
- President Ford, Gerald Rudolph, American, 1913 - 2006
- Kissinger, Henry Alfred, German, American, born 1923
- South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
- Saths Cooper, South African, born 1950
- Myeza, Lindane, Angolan, founded 1952
- Lekota, Mosiuosa, South African, born 1948
- Nkomo, Nkwenkwe, Angolan, born 1952
- Nchaupe Mokoape, South African, born 1944
- Nefolovhodwe, Pandelani, South African, born 1947
- Strini Moodley, South African, 1946 - 2006
- Ismael, Solly
- Sedibe, Gaboroni, born 1951
- Muchimba, Aron, Namibian, 1946 - 2014
- Nangolo, Andreas, Namibian
- Shikongo, Hendrik, Namibian
- Namibinga, Rauna, Namibian
- Naimi Nombowo, Nambibian
- Ngaihondjwa, Anna, Namibian
- South African Student Organisation, South African, 1968 - 1977
- Date
- 1970s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flier announces a rally to make May 1st Anti-Apartheid Day. [Fight Racism at Home and Abroad-- / Make May 1 Anti-Apartheid Day]. The flier has an image of a man with his fist in the air in the background. To the Right is a box with text that reads, [Free all prisoners of apartheid!] and includes a list of names of the men and women in the [SASO 9] and [SWAPO 6]. The paragraphs continue describing America's involvement in apartheid in Africa. Towards the bottom is the proclamation, [RALLY Saturday May 1.... / MARCH 2:30 pm ...] with all the information necessary. Following that is a [Partial list of endorsers:] that include, [African National Council (Zimbabwe), African Youth Movement, American Committee on Africa, Association of Vietnamese Patriots in the U.S., Vernon Bellecourt-American Indian Movement, Dan Berrigan, Center for the United Labor Action, Rev. John Collins- N.Y. Council of the United Methodist Church, Committee for the Freedom of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Prisoners, Edward Davis-show steward CWA, Bob Dorsey-Advisory Council Taxi Drivers Union Local 3036, Eritreans for Liberation, Carlos Feliciano, Friends of Haiti, Group of Khmer Residents in the U.S., Beverly Grant-singer, Harlem Consumer Education Council, Lennox Hines-Pres. National Conference of Black Lawyers, Mack Harris, Jr.,- show steward CWA, Bill Hoffman-author and journalist, Jim Houten-Harlem Fight Back, Iranian Students Assoc. (world Fed.), Bill Kaessinger-Executive Board member Teamsters Local 10, Floreynce Kennedy-Coalition Against Racism and Sexism, Yuri Kockiyama-Nat'l Comm. for Defense of Political Prisoners, William Kunstler, Cheryl Labash-Vice Chairwoman Clerical Section Local 100 TWU, Mark Lane, Liberation Support Movement, Conrad Lynn, Kate May shop steward CWA, Mark Nelson-shop steward CWA, Imari Obadele-Pres. Provisional Gov't of Republic of New Africa, Pan African Congress of Anzia (PAC, Peace and Equal Rights Committee (Red Bank, N.J.) People Democratic Association, Larry Scott-show steward CWA, Timor Defense Committee, Jay Schulman-Coordinator Nat'l Jury Project, SWAPO, Dennis Segrette-Pres. N.Y.S. Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Joe Walker-journalist, United Black Workers, Florence Wright-shop steward CWA, Yonkers People for Peace.] The back of the flier repeats the text from the front, except for the endorsers, in Spanish.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Angola, Central Africa, Africa
- Namibia, Africa
- South Africa, Africa
- Zimbabwe, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Anti-apartheid movements
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Decolonization
- International affairs
- Multilingual communication
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.119
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Flyer urging readers to contact their congressional representatives
- Created by
- Committee to Stop the US-South Africa Alliance, American
- Subject of
- African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
- United States Congress, American, founded 1789
- President Carter, Jimmy, American, born 1924
- United Nations, founded 1945
- Date
- February 23, 1978
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer urges readers to contact their congressional representatives to demand the United States stop trade with South Africa. The flyer is yellow with black text. The top of the flyer reads: [U.S. ARMS SOUTH AFRICAN / BOSSES AGAINST OUR / FELLOW BLACK WORKERS]. Near the bottom of the page the flyer reads: [LET'S AID THE STRUGGLE OF / OUR FELLOW BLACK WORKERS / IN SOUTH AFRICA]. The back of the flyer is blank except for text written in the bottom left that reads: [Feb. 18(?) 1978].
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- Politics (Practical)
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Flyer urging readers to contact their congressional representatives
- Created by
- Committee to Stop the US-South Africa Alliance, American
- Subject of
- African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
- United States Congress, American, founded 1789
- President Carter, Jimmy, American, born 1924
- United Nations, founded 1945
- Date
- February 23, 1978
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer urges readers to contact their congressional representatives to demand the United States stop trade with South Africa. The flyer is yellow with black text. The top of the flyer reads: [U.S. ARMS SOUTH AFRICAN / BOSSES AGAINST OUR / FELLOW BLACK WORKERS] in block letters. Near the bottom of the page, the flyer reads: [LET'S AID THE STRUGGLE OF / OUR FELLOW BLACK WORKERS / IN SOUTH AFRICA] in block letters. The back of the flyer is blank except for the text written in the bottom left that reads: [Feb 23 1978].
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- Politics (Practical)
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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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 about the Nambia Three and International Women's Day 1976
- Created by
- Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
- Youth Against War & Fascism, American, founded 1961
- Subject of
- South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
- Ngaihondjwa, Anna, Namibian
- Namibinga, Rauna, Namibian
- Naimi Nombowo, Nambibian
- South African Student Organisation, South African, 1968 - 1977
- American Committee on Africa, American, 1953 - 2001
- Black Women's Activist Coalition
- Date
- 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer advertises International Women's Day and a teach-in on the Namibia Three. The flyer is white with black text. The title of the flyer reads: [INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 1976 / THESE 3 WOMEN FACE DEATH / ANNA NGIHONDJWA / RAUNA NAMBIINGA / NAIMI NOMBOWO]. Large text in the center of the flyer reads [FREE THE SWAPO WOMEN MILITANTS / FREE THE NAMIBIA THREE / FREE ALL WOMEN POLITICAL PRISONERS]. The back of the flyer is blank.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Namibia, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Decolonization
- International affairs
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Flyer for Southern Africa: The Struggle for National Liberation conference
- Created by
- Yale- New Haven Southern Africa Solidarity Committee, American, founded 1976
- Subject of
- South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
- South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
- United Nations, founded 1945
- National Anti-Imperialist Movement in Solidarity with African Liberation, American, 1978 - 1990
- Date
- April 9-10, 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer advertises a conference entitled Southern Africa: The Struggle for National Liberation. The flyer is white paper with black text. The flyer reads: [SOUTHERN AFRICA: The Struggle for National Liberation / A Conference sponsored by / The Yale-New Haven Southern African Solidarity Committee / Yale University / April 9-10, 1976 / Friday, April 9, 7:30p.m. - 9:45p.m., Davies Auditorium (Prospect St. near Grove St.) / Saturday, April 10, 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m., Linsly Chittenden (Old Campus, Chapel & High St.)]. The back of the flyer details the schedule of events of the conference and information about the presenters.
- Place used
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Zimbabwe, Africa
- Angola, Central Africa, Africa
- Namibia, Africa
- Guinea, Africa"&op=Search">West Africa, Africa
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Decolonization
- Education
- International affairs
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Flyer advertising Spartacist League Forum
- Created by
- Spartacist League, American, founded 1966
- Subject of
- Carling, Richard, American
- Kissinger, Henry Alfred, German, American, born 1923
- Date
- 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer advertises the Spartacist League Forum in New York City. The flyer is white with black text that reads: [SPARTACIST LEAGUE FORUM / AVENGE SOWETO!]. The flyer gives information about the speaker and the forum. The back of the flyer is blank except for handwritten text in the bottom right that reads [1976].
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Zimbabwe, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.23
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Flyer advertising a protest against the sale of the Krugerrand
- Created by
- International Committee Against Racism, American, 1973 - 1996
- Date
- 1977
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer advertises a protest against the sale of the Krugerrand, a South African gold coin. The flyer has browned with age and has a few liquid stains along the left edge. The title reads: [INCAR Says: SAME ENEMY, SAME FIGHT / STOP THE SALE OF THE KRUGERRAND]. There are several paragraphs of text describing effects of the Krugerrand. Protest information is given at the bottom of the page and reads [Assemble: 41 E. 42 ST, (between 5th & Madison) / at 12 Noon Saturday Dec. 10, 1977 / For more info: call 989-5499]. The other side repeats the same information in Spanish.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Anti-apartheid movements
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Business
- International affairs
- Multilingual communication
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.24
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Donation slip of the Anti- Apartheid Day Committee
- Created by
- May 1 Anti-Apartheid Day Committee, American
- Date
- 1970s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 3 1/2 × 8 1/2 in. (8.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This donation slip of the Anti-Apartheid Day Committee solicits donations and volunteer work. The slip is white paper with black text that reads: [Return to May 1 Anti-Apartheid Day Committee / I can give out leaflets or put up posters. Here is my donation of $ [blank space] to help the work. / I can help by: [blank space] NAME (Please Print) [blank space] PHONE [blank space] STREET [blank space] CITY [blank space] STATE [blank space] ZIP [blank space] / Organization, Union, School or other Affiliation [blank space]]. The slip has not been filled out. The back of the slip is blank.
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Anti-apartheid movements
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.26
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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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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Flyer announcing a speech by Dean G.A. FFrench-Beytagh
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- ffrench-Beytagh, Gonville Aubie, Chinese, 1913 - 1991
- Date
- 1972
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer details the trials of Rev. G.A. FFrench-Beytagh and announces an upcoming speaking engagement on May 23, 1972. The flyer is yellow paper with black text. The title reads: [SOUTH AFRICAN TERRORISM / DEAN G. A. FFRENCH-BEYTAGH / who was tried and sentences under South Africa's / Terrorism Act / will speak at / CHURCH of the ASCENSION / 5th Avenue at 10th Street - / 8:15 p.m., Tuesday, 23 May 1972] The back of the flyer is blank.
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.27
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
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Flyer announcing "free the Saso 9" protest
- Created by
- Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
- Youth Against War & Fascism, American, founded 1961
- Subject of
- South African Student Organisation, South African, 1968 - 1977
- Date
- 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer announces a demonstration in support of freeing the Saso 9 and the Namibia 3. The title reads: ['Free the Saso 9' / these women face death!! / FREE THE NAMIBIA THREE]. Below the title is an illustration of the Namibia Three. Information regarding the protest is at the bottom left corner of the flyer and reads: [DEMONSTRATE! / SAT MAR 20th, 1976. / Assemble at British Mission, 845 3 Av./ 52 St. 1P.M. / Assemble at South Africa Airways, 65 5th Ave. / 3 P.M. / VICTORY TO THE AFRICAN MASSES / Sponsored by PASOA, YAWF, AYM, (partial list)]. The back of the flyer is blank.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Namibia, Africa
- South Africa, Africa
- Zimbabwe, Africa
- Angola, Central Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Anti-apartheid movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
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Flyer advertising film viewings for Katatura and Namibia- A Trust Betrayed
- Created by
- University Christian Foundation of N.Y.U., American
- Subject of
- May, Edward C., American
- Columbia University, American, founded 1754
- New York University, American, founded 1831
- Date
- 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer advertises film viewings for "Katatura" and "Namibia- A Trust Betrayed" at Columbia University and New York University. The viewing is to be followed by discussion and remarks by Dr. Edward C. May. The flyer is yellow paper with black text that reads: [A Contemporary Church Struggle..... / NAMIBIA Referred to by / South Africa and the American Press as "South West Africa" / "KATATURA" "NAMIBIA - A TRUST BETRAYED" / Earl Hall Auditorium / Columbia University / Monday Sept. 20 / 7:00 p.m. / Loeb Student Center Rm 408 / New York University / Tues. Sept. 21 / 12:00 noon / Dr. Edward C. May]. The back of the flyer is blank except for handwritten text in the bottom right corner that reads [1976].
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Namibia, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Decolonization
- Film
- International affairs
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.31
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions