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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
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56e46c964-039c-46f0-925a-47112228e7bc
  • Flyer advertising an African Festival featuring Asuo Gyebi and Jbofoj Tegare

    Created by
    National Black Theatre, American, founded 1968
    Date
    1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises an African Festival featuring Asuo Gyebi and Jbofoj Tegare. The flyer is white with black text and features a photograph of a man dancing for a crowd. The flyer reads [AFRICAN FESTIVAL / ASUO GYEBI and JBOFOJ TEGARE / Performed by Chief Priest & Priestess / NANA ANUM TOPRA / NANA ANSAU ATEI / SUNDAY / MARCH 19th / featuring ISHANGI FAMILY / AFRICAN DANCE AND CULTURAL EXPERTS / PLACE NATIONAL BLACK THEATER -2:00 PM / 9 EAST 125 ST. AT 5th AVE FREE]. The back of the flyer is blank except for the text written in the bottom left corner that reads [MARCH / 1972].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Cultural Place
    Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    African diaspora
    Communities
    Dance
    Music
    Religion
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.301
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53e259554-1afa-4ee5-8cd5-a9cedd759760
  • Flyer announcing a forum and film showing on Namibia

    Created by
    Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
    Subject of
    Namibia 2, Namibian
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a forum and film to show solidarity with the Namibia 2 and the struggle for liberation in Namibia. The flyer is white with black text and features an illustration of an armed fighter with a raised fist. The top of the flyer reads: [In Solidarity with Namibia 2 / Documentary film produced by the South West African Peoples Organization (SWAPO)]. The word [F/ O/ R / U/ M] is spelled out going down the left edge of the flyer and the word [NAMIBIA] is bolded in all caps to the right. The back of the flyer is blank.
    Place used
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    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
    2015.97.27.55
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd527e671ed-0056-4ae9-9009-852c112d40fd
  • Flyer announcing a demonstration on African Liberation Day

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    African Liberation Day Coalition, American
    Date
    April 1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer announces a demonstration in Washington, DC for African Liberation Day. The flyer is white with black text and features two photographs of workers and soldiers. The title reads: [A Black Beginning / African Liberation Day / A Common Black Struggle]. The back of the flyer is mostly blank except for a handwritten date: [April 1972].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.59
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e29a44db-32d0-4eb2-9d31-12b13122d69a
  • Descripton of the Department of Black and Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College

    Created by
    Hunter College, American, founded 1870
    Date
    1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    A document outlining the requirements for a major in Black and Puerto Rican Studies produced by the Department of Black and Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College. The document consists of two pages, with typewritten text in black ink on the front of each page only. Text at the top reads [HUNTER COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / DEPARTMENT OF BLACK AND PUERTO RICAN STUDIES] followed by [Major in Black and Puerto Rican Studies], underlined. The content of the document is divided into several sections for [Basic Courses], [The Major in Black and Puerto Rican Studies], [Economic (sic) and Politics], [History and Sociology], [Literature, Language and Culture], [Third World and General Courses]. On the bottom of the second page is a handwritten note that reads, [JULY 1972].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Africa
    Puerto Rico, United States, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Nuyorican Movement
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Black power
    Education
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.157
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5114d90d3-b184-411d-b718-203687907074
  • Flyer advertising a Caribbean Fete

    Created by
    Cross Section, American
    Subject of
    Victor, Charlene, American, 1920 - 1991
    Gunn, Theodore, American, 1931 - 2010
    Crichlow, Ernest, American, 1914 - 2005
    Remponeau, Georges, Haitian, 1916 - 2012
    Dorisme, Myriam, 1943 - 2004
    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 Caribbean Fete. The flyer is yellow with black text and features an image of artwork on the left. The flyer reads [CARIBBEAN FETE / Sponsored By Cross Section / AFRO-AMERICAN & CARIBBEAN FINE ARTS / On Saturday December 10th, 1977 / From 9 P.M. - 3A.M / Place: YMCA / 357 9th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. / Featuring: THE MINI-MASSAC MUSIC BAND / and The Famous Haitian Singer / MYRIAM DORISME]. Below is a list of special guests. The back of the flyer is blank.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Cultural Place
    Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Haiti, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Art
    Communities
    Music
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.186
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f925ad5e-b3f4-4b94-b3d7-6c9ad5eb5768
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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
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5061239b6-6c52-450b-bb2e-5ec8903bf0e6
  • 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
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5efa7b79d-20f3-4716-aa55-7fb34ac2e446
  • Flyer advertising a concert featuring the New York Jazz Repertory Company

    Created by
    New York Jazz Repertory Company, American, founded 1974
    Subject of
    Armstrong, Louis, American, 1901 - 1971
    Joe Newman, American, 1922 - 1992
    Erwin, Pee Wee, American, 1913 - 1981
    Davis, Mel, American, 1931 - 2004
    Nance, Ray, American, 1913 - 1976
    Dickenson, Vic, American, 1906 - 1984
    Milt Hinton, American, 1910 - 2000
    Hyman, Dick, American, born 1927
    Carrie Smith, American, 1925 - 2012
    Joe Newman, American, 1922 - 1992
    Owens, Jimmy, American, born 1943
    Wilber, Bob, American, born 1928
    Frank Foster, American, 1928 - 2011
    Heath, Jimmy, American, born 1926
    Billy Taylor, American, 1921 - 2010
    Tate, Grady, American, 1932 - 2017
    Cheatham, Doc, American, 1905 - 1997
    Date
    1974
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    A flier advertising a concert of the New York Repertory Company playing the music of Louis Armstrong. The single sheet, one-sided flier is white with black printed text and features a photograph of Louis Armstrong. Across the top is printed [The New York Jazz Repertory Company Plays / THE MUSIC OF / LOUIS ARMSTRONG] followed by a black and white photograph of Armstrong's face with the mouthpiece of a trumpet at his lips and a description of teh concert series. This is followed by [November 8, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. Carnegie Hall November 15, 1974 at 8:00 P.M.]. Below is a list of the performers for each concert and ticket information. The back of the flyer is blank except for text written at the bottom that reads [NOV 15, 1974].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.275
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55a3a8523-fd7d-4280-9b22-c8435da699e1
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    Flyer advertising demonstration in support of liberating Southern Africa

    Created by
    Communist Cadre, American
    Date
    March 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 demonstration supporting liberation movements in Southern Africa. The flyer is yellow with black text and features a drawing of three arms holding rifles. The flyer reads: [REVOLUTION SPREADING TO LIBERATE ALL SOUTHERN AFRICA! / DEMONSTRATE / WITH THE COMMUNIST CADRE / SATURDAY, MARCH 27 2-4 / TIMES SQUARE (42 ST. & 7th AVE.) / TO HELP / DEFEND LIBERATED / MOZAMBIQUE / UP with / ZIMBABWE / DOWN with / RHODESIA ! / BRING THE / GLOBAL CLASS WAR HOME! / FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: / CINFUEGOS, BOX 94 / 215 A 2nd AVE. NYC 10003 / OR CALL 924-5451]. The back of the flyer is blank except for text written in the bottom right corner that reads [3-27- / 1976].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Mozambique, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.44
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ac08715a-9a07-47d1-ace5-70defb25b893
  • Flyer announcing a film showing and forum on Mozambique and Zimbabwe

    Created by
    ZANU Solidarity Committee, American
    Subject of
    Van Lierop, Robert, American
    Kangai, Tirivafi, Zimbabwean
    Date
    January 27,1978
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer announces a film showing and forum about Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The flyer is white with black text and features a photograph of Zimbabwean rebels sitting down with rifles. The title reads: [Mozambique-Zimbabwe / REVOLUTIONARY AFRICAN SOLIDARITY / FILM SHOWING AND FORUM]. A brief description of the film [O POVO ORGANIZADO] and the names of the forum speakers, [TIRIVAFI KANGAI] and [ROBERT VAN LIEROP], are given under the photograph. Location, date and event details are given at the bottom of the page. The back of the flyer is blank except for text in the bottom right corner that reads: [1978]
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Mozambique, Africa
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    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
    2015.97.27.57
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56d46bd6e-2a55-4b14-94e1-d3588afcf8f8
  • Flyer advertising television program about liberation in Namibia

    Created by
    Brath, Elombe, American, 1936 - 2014
    Subject of
    Nujoma, Sam, Namibian, born 1929
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a television program about liberation in Namibia featuring an interview with Sam Nujoma. The flyer is white and features a photograph of Sam Nujoma. All text is centered on the page and reads: [NAMIBIA / FOCUS ON A LIBERATION STRUGGLE / Sunday, Dec. 21st, 12:30pm / LIKE IT IS/WABC-TV / Featuring An Exclusive Interview With / SWAPO President Sam Nujoma / A Program Produced by Elombe Brath]. The back of the flyer is blank.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Mass media
    Television
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.71
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50deb1149-7498-4205-92c9-eabe5d3407c4
  • Flyer advertising Astracarnaval

    Created by
    Washington Square Church, American, 1842 - 2004
    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 Astracarnaval with capoeira. The flyer is white with black text and features two photographs of drummers beating their drum. The flyer reads [WASHINGTON SQUARE CHURCH / presents / ASTRACARNAVAL / MUSIC & DANCE OF BRAZIL / capoeira / cica duduca jelom / loremil machado ula / tuit moreno nacho mena / antonio zepeda / mon. nov. 22nd 8p.m. / 133 w. 4s. $3]. The back of the flyer is blank except for the text written in the bottom right corner that reads [1976]. 1976 is written twice but the first date is crossed out.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Cultural Place
    Brazil, Latin America, South America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Communities
    Dance
    Music
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.298
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5464ed2d2-39f0-4cdd-9b61-60ab02649681
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    Flyer advertising a donation drive to support African Freedom Fighters

    Created by
    Revolutionary Student Brigade, American, 1974 - 1980
    Subject of
    Zimbabwe African National Union, Zimbabwean, 1963 - 1987
    National United Workers Organization, American, founded 1977
    Date
    May 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 donation drive to support African Freedom Fighters to students and faculty at Brooklyn College. The flyer is yellow with black text and features an illustration of a figure standing with a book held aloft in his raised proper right hand and a rifle in the other hand. The top of the flyer reads: [SUPPORT AFRICAN FREEDOM FIGHTERS]. Large block letters in the center of the flyer read: [MATERIAL / AID WEEK]. Text inside of a box below the illustration reads: [AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY / MAY 28, Washington, D.C. / JOIN THE / SOWETO / CONTINGENT / Join the Soweto Contingent of youth and / students for the African Liberation Day / March on May 28th in Washington, D.C. / BUS TICKETS AVAILABLE - 284-2514]. The back of the flyer discusses union elections of the United Workers Organization.
    Place used
    Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    South Africa, Africa
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Labor
    Local and regional
    Politics
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.42
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52e825a87-d720-4fac-822e-d1f45b539c4e
  • 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
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e1f4582b-2a9e-4058-95e3-580b136fcee7
  • Flier advertising an Anti-Facism Rally

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Bird, Joan, American, born 1949
    Hilliard, David, American, born 1942
    Jimenez, Jose Cha Cha, born 1948
    Hewitt, Raymond Masai, American, 1942 - 1988
    Rudd, Mark, American, born 1947
    Thomas, Hannibal, American, born 1947
    Turco, Arthur F. Jr., American, born 1943
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Young Lords Party, American, founded 1969
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    A flier advertising an anti-fascism rally. The flier is white with black typewritten text and features a black-and-white picture of Joan Bird after she was beaten by police. The flier reads [CAPITALISM + RACISM = FASCISM / COME AND HEAR / David Hilliard / Chief of Staff BPP / Ray Maasai Hewitt / Central Committee BPP / Cha Cha Jimenez / Chairman of Young Lords / Mark Rudd SDS / Hannibal Thomas Harlem 5 / Arthur Turco Attorney / Citywide Welfare Rights Groups / FREE THE PANTHERS / FREE FOOD / BAR-B-Q / POTATO SALAD / PUNCH / ENTERTAINMENT / POETRY--MUSIC--DANCERS / SUNDAY JUNE 15th 1:00PM / MOUNT MORRIS PARK, 5th AVE and 124nd ST. / FREE!!! NO CHARGE!!! FREE!!!]. The caption under the photograph reads [JOAN BIRD, BRUTALIZED AND ORTURED BY THE PIGS / AT THE TIME OF HER ARREST / Fascism will breed nothing but more fascism / unless the people are organized in one united / front. / The people and the people alone are the / motive force in the making of world history.] The back of the flier is blank except for the stamp that reads [JUN 1968].
    Place used
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Cultural Place
    Puerto Rico, United States, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    African American - Latinx Solidarity
    Young Lords Movement
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Black power
    Dance
    Foodways
    Justice
    Music
    Poetry
    Race discrimination
    Urban life
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.211
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e36cce7e-4eb4-4e72-918b-8489056886f6
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    Flyer advertising "Afrika Night & Dance" benefit for a free Zimbabwe

    Created by
    Zimbabwe Relief and Development Fund, INC., American, founded 1970
    Subject of
    Innis, Roy, American, born 1934
    Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
    Jordan, Vernon, American, born 1935
    Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981
    Logan, Jomo, American
    Kenneth A. Gibson, American, born 1932
    Francis, Ennis, American
    Wingate, Livingston, American
    Johns, Alma, American
    Rangle, Charles Bernard, American, born 1930
    Sutton, Percy Ellis, American, 1920 - 2009
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Date
    March 1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises the second annual Afrika Night & Dance of the Zimbabwe Relief and Development Fund Inc. The flyer is white with black text that reads [Zimbabwe Relief and Development Fund Inc. / PRESENTS ITS SECOND ANNUAL / AFRIKA NIGHT & DANCE / BENEFIT FOR / A FREE ZIMBABWE (Rhodesia) / A NIGHT especially dedicated to the Struggle for FREEDOM / IN ZIMBABWE. / Our brothers and sisters in ZIMBABWE have an avowed deter- / mination to fight it out until they become FREE. You can help / them help themselves still MORE. / AFRIKA NIGHT and DANCE has been organization for you just / for this purpose. It is NOT just another affair...It is THE / AFFAIR --For A Cause! / Let's Weld Our Brotherhood With ACTION At: / CONCOURSE PLAZA GRAND BALLROOM / Grand Concourse at 161 Street Bronx, N.Y. / SATURDAY, MARCH 4th, 1972 / 10 P.M. - 3 A.M. / CHA-CHA-CHA!! -AFRIKAN HIGHLIFE CALYPSO RHYTHMS / AFRIKAN- AMERICN HITS / Presenting the Fantastic Afrikan Band: / MENSAH and EKOW BOTCHEY / DONATION: $6.00 Dress Optional Packages Permitted / Tickets Information: / Leorna Barzey: 893-7905 (eve.) / Mhezi Gutu: 283-3780 / Evelyn Kaonza: 749-0700 x216 / Mashoko Chinhenzwah: 281-0754 (eve.) / SislyeMahlahla: 887-2402 (Eve.) / Invited Guests of Honor Include: / African Ambassadors to the United Nations / Honorable Kenneth A. Gibson --Mayor of Newark / Percy Sutton --Borough President of Manhattan / Congressman Charles Rangel / Roy Wilkins--Executive Director NAACP / Alma Johns--WWRL Commentator / Vernon Jordan, Jr. --Exec. Dir. N.A.T. Urban League / Livingston Wingate--Director of N. Y. C. Urban / League / Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm / Roy Innis / Ennis Francis--International Commission on Africa / Jomo Logan].
    The back of the flyer is blank except for the text written in the bottom left corner that reads [MARCH 1972].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Afrobeat (Music)
    Black power
    Calypso (Music)
    Dance
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Music
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.49
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50de62389-185a-4114-acdd-0cc8a20bd93b
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    Flyer advertising an event entitled Angola: From Liberation to Reconstruction

    Created by
    Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
    Subject of
    Youth Against War & Fascism, American, founded 1961
    Asian Youth Movement, British, 1970 - 1989
    People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola, Angolan, founded 1956
    Brath, Elombe, American, 1936 - 2014
    Smith, Melba, American
    Edmunds, Mimi, Americans
    Holmes, Larry, American, born 1949
    Patrice Lumumba Coalition, American, founded 1975
    Date
    March 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 two-day seminar about reconstruction in Angola. The flyer is white paper with black text and features a photograph Angolan activists. The flyer reads: [ANGOLA: FROM LIBERATION TO RECONSTRUCTION / A 2-DAY SEMINAR ON / THE UM SO POVO PRO- / GRAM OF RECONCILIATION / AND RECONSTRUCTION IN / ANGOLA / PLACE: HIGHER GROUND CINEMA / 26 W. 20 STREET N.Y.C / TIME: / 8:00 P.M. / MON-TUE MARCH 15-16 / HEAR / Melba Smith, MPLA Solidarity Ctee. / Mimi Edmunds, MPLA Solidarity Ctee. / Larry Holmes, YAWF. (Delegate to the recent / seminar in Havana with MPLA Officials). / Elombe Brath, Patrice Lumumba Coalition, / (Recently returned from an official trip to / the People's Republic of Angola). / SEE / "ANGOLA: 2nd. WAR OF LIBERATION," a film made / by the MPLA. / DONATION / $1.00 / Sponsored by PASOA, YAWF, AYM, (partial list) / For info call 280-3992, 989-3602, AL5-8033 / APARTHEID OUT OF ANGOLA." FREE THE SASO 9!]. The back of the flyer lists the March programs of the Pan African Students Organization in the Americas.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Angola, Central Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Anti-apartheid movements
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Associations and institutions
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.67
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e5eff263-5a84-4b32-a25e-69f320dc41f6
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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
    Type
    ephemera
    fliers (printed matter)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5025f3f30-5ff8-45fa-92db-e6232e9f066f
  • Flier advertising an evening with Gordon Parks, Jr.

    Created by
    Loisaida Center, American, founded 1975
    Subject of
    Gordon Parks Jr., American, 1934 - 1979
    Rivas, Bimbo, Puerto Rican, 1939 - 1992
    Date
    1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    A photocopied flier advertising "An evening with Gordon Parks, Jr." at Loisaida Social House. The flier is composed of several different fonts that appear in black ink on white paper. The text reads [LOISAIDA SOCIAL HOUSE / invites you to / an evening with: / GORDON PARKS jr / SUPERFLY / AARON LOVE ANGELA / DIRECTOR OF : BUSHROD / 2 THE HARD WAY / TOMASINA / EDGAR & PUPA / songs of P.R. & others / BIMBO RIVAS -POET/ (short eyes) / SEPT. 24-FRI / 10 p.m. -6a.m. / DONATION $1 / refreshments / c / o / m / e / to / TUCASA DISCO / 95 AVE B]. Along the left edge of the flier are several lines of cut off text, appearing to be partial addresses for locations in the East Village and Loisaida neighborhoods of New York City. On the verso, faint typewritten text appears backwards in two columns, the heading of each reads (backwards) [LOISAIDA SOCIAL HOUSE SUGGESTS] with lists of restaurants and other establishments around the Loisaida neighborhood. There is also a handwritten inscription in graphite reading [1976].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
    Nuyorican Movement
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Communities
    Film
    Music
    Nightlife
    Poetry
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.283
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b440d7e9-90e8-427c-a915-d1136d7f8d8d

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