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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 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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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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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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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
- 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
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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
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.44
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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)
- 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
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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
- 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
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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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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
-
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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 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
- 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