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Costume worn by Mikayla Amin for performance in response to Freddie Gray
- Manufactured by
- Revolution Dancewear, American, founded 1996
- Worn by
- Amin, Mikayla, American, born 1999
- Subject of
- Studio A Modeling, Etiquette, and Dance Academy, American, founded 2002
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- .1: cotton, polyester, and spandex blend cloth, nylon belt, and metal grommets;
- .2: nylon and spandex blend cloth, elastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1 flat): 31 × 25 1/2 × 3/4 in. (78.7 × 64.8 × 1.9 cm)
- H x W x D (.2 flat): 33 1/16 × 14 3/4 × 1/2 in. (84 × 37.5 × 1.3 cm)
- Type
- leggings
- T-shirts
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- June 14, 2015
- Description
- This dance costume consists of a dark teal hooded tunic shirt (.1) and a pair of silver leggings (.2) worn by Mikayla Amin during a spring recital for Studio A Dance Academy at Morgan State University. The shirt (.1) is made from a dark teal cotton, polyester, and spandex knit fabric. It has cap sleeves with a rolled edge sewn in place and a cowl neck with a hood. Large silver grommets are sewn around the waist band, with a black nylon tied belt. The back hem of the shirt is slightly longer than the front. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior proper left side seam near the hem. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side shoulder seam.
- The leggings (.2) are made from metallic silver nylon and spandex with an elastic waist band. Lengths of the black nylon fabric of the belt on the shirt are sewn in a crisscross pattern across the front of the proper right leg and the back of the proper left leg below the knees. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior center back waist. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side waist.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Modern dance
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Tulani Salahu-Din
- Object number
- 2016.13.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Costume worn by Khalilah Amin for performance in response to Freddie Gray
- Manufactured by
- Revolution Dancewear, American, founded 1996
- Worn by
- Amin, Khalilah, American, born 1999
- Subject of
- Studio A Modeling, Etiquette, and Dance Academy, American, founded 2002
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- .1: cotton, polyester, and spandex blend cloth, nylon belt, and metal grommets;
- .2: nylon and spandex blend cloth, elastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1 flat): 26 1/4 × 23 1/2 × 2 1/4 in. (66.7 × 59.7 × 5.7 cm)
- H x W x D (.2 flat): 32 × 14 1/4 × 5/8 in. (81.3 × 36.2 × 1.6 cm)
- Type
- leggings
- T-shirts
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- June 14, 2015
- Description
- This dance costume consists of a dark teal hooded tunic shirt (.1) and a pair of silver leggings (.2) worn by Khalilah Amin during a spring recital for Studio A Dance Academy at Morgan State University. The shirt (.1) is made from a dark teal cotton, polyester, and spandex knit fabric. It has cap sleeves with a rolled edge sewn in place and a cowl neck with a hood. Large silver grommets are sewn around the waist band, with a black nylon tied belt. The back hem of the shirt is slightly longer than the front. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior proper left side seam near the hem. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side shoulder seam.
- The leggings (.2) are made from metallic silver nylon and spandex with an elastic waist band. Lengths of the black nylon fabric of the belt on the shirt are sewn in a crisscross pattern across the front of both legs below the knees. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior center back waist. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side waist.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Modern dance
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Khalilah Amin and Sabrina Harrison
- Object number
- 2016.132.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Placard reading "youth are not thugs"
- Created by
- Peoples Power Assemblies, American
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product) and masking tape on wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 47 1/2 × 17 1/2 × 1/4 in. (120.7 × 44.5 × 0.6 cm)
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 18, 2015- May 3, 2015
- Description
- This placard states that Baltimore's youth are not thugs and demands justice for Freddie Gray. One side of the placard consists of green paper stapled to white poster board. The black text is typed and reads [Baltimore's / YOUTH ARE / NOT THUGS, / Amnesty 4 / ARRESTS / PEOPLES POWER ASSEMBLY / 443-221-3775]. The other side of the placard consists of white paper stapled to a white poster board. An image of Gray in a red t- shirt covers the entire placard. Printed text at the bottom half of reads [JUSTICE / FOR / FREDDIE GREY / Peoples Power Assembly / 443.221.3775 / Labor donated / -15/1/15].
- The paper is weather worn and the corners are bent. The entire wooden handle is covered in masking tape. This placard was used during the Freddie Gray protests in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Children
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Race relations
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Sharon Marie Black
- Object number
- 2016.59.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Black Lives Matter Ephemera Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Postcard advertising the Milion Man March 20th Anniversary
- Subject of
- Trayvon Martin, American, 1995 - 2012
- Tamir Rice, 2002 - 2014
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 6 × 8 in. (15.2 × 20.3 cm)
- Type
- flyers
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2015
- Description
- A postcard advertising the Million Man March Anniversary.
- The image shows a crowd in front of the Capitol building and extending all the way down the mall towards the Washington Monument. On the proper right side of the postcard there is a black and white drawing of a raised fist. The drawing is mostly black with white lines. There is a white ribbon wrapped around the arm. There is text on the ribbon reading [BLACK/LIVES/MATTER]. "Black" is in red, "lives" is in black, and "matter" is in green. To the proper left of the fist there is a white area with text on it. It reads [Million Man March} in black with a red outline. Below it reads [10 / 10 / 15] in black with a green outline. However, the "1's" are actually the raised fist image.
- The back of the postcard is white. The left side has three black lines where the return address would god. Below it reads [List of Unarmed Killed] in black, white a list of names, states, and dates following it. Names include Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, and Freddie Grey. On the right side in the top corner there is a black outline of a box for a stamp. There are three black lines below for the address. Below the lines it reads [Black on Black/Must Stop!/www.ucitp.com] in black. "Must Stop!" is in red.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Men
- Race relations
- Social reform
- United States--History--2001-
- Violence
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.20
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Black t-shirt for 300 Men March worn at a rally after the death of Freddie Gray
- Manufactured by
- Gildan Activewear Inc., Canadian, founded 1984
- Worn by
- Middleton, Sharon Green, American
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- cotton
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Flat): 30 1/2 × 34 × 1/2 in. (77.5 × 86.4 × 1.3 cm)
- H x W x D (On a flat (3 in. deep) mannequin form): 31 × 31 × 4 in. (78.7 × 78.7 × 10.2 cm)
- Type
- T-shirts
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2015
- Description
- A black T-shirt with white lettering on the front. The text on the shirt reads “300 / MEN MARCH / A MOVEMENT AGAINST VIOLENCE."
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Communities
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Politics (Practical)
- Race relations
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Glenard and Sharon Middleton
- Object number
- 2016.43.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier in memory of Freddie Gray
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Middleton, Sharon Green, American
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 16 15/16 in. (28 × 43 cm)
- Type
- handbills
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2015
- Description
- A red handbill with a yellow border. Printed in white text on the left side of the handbill is "COULD NOT / TALK / COULD NOT / BREATHE / FREDDIE GRAY / REST IN POWER." Pictured on the right side of the handbill is an image of Freddie Gray. Text inside the yellow border reads “#freddiegrayslifemattered" at top and bottom and "#freddiegray" on both sides.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Communities
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Politics (Practical)
- Race relations
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Glenard and Sharon Middleton
- Object number
- 2016.43.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier in memory of Freddie Gray
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Middleton, Sharon Green, American
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 16 15/16 in. (28 × 43 cm)
- Type
- handbills
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2015
- Description
- A handbill with a color picture of Freddie Gray at center. The image is bordered with a yellow stripe at the top and bottom. Printed in black text in the yellow border at top is “R.I.P. FREDDIE GRAY.” Printed in black text in the yellow border at BOTTOM IS “#BLACKLIVESMATTER.”
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Communities
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Politics (Practical)
- Race relations
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Glenard and Sharon Middleton
- Object number
- 2016.43.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Poster reading "Give Kindess a Chance" used at Baltimore protests
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 17 1/2 × 22 1/2 in. (44.5 × 57.2 cm)
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 2015
- Description
- This protest poster demands that kindness be given a chance and demands justice for Freddie Gray. The placard is white and reads [Give Kindness A Chance] in alternating blue and red letters. There are peace signs in each corner; the top left is red and blue, the top right is red, the bottom left is red and the bottom right is blue. The other side of the placard reads [Give Me Justice for Freddie Gray!!].
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Race relations
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Sharon Marie Black
- Object number
- 2016.59.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Placard reading "Stop racism now" used at Baltimore protests
- Created by
- Peoples Power Assemblies, American
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper with tape and metal, masking tape on wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 47 3/4 × 17 1/2 × 1/4 in. (121.3 × 44.5 × 0.6 cm)
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 2015
- Description
- This placard calls for the end of racism. The placard consists of two yellow peices of paper stapled to a white poster board. The text is typed in black letters and reads [STOP / RACISM/ NOW!]. The word "stop" is in center of a stop sign. Text in the bottom half of the sign is inside a black rectangle and reads [PEOPLES POWER / ASSEMBLY / 443-221-3775]. The other side of the placard reads [JUSTICE 4 / FREDDIE GREY / Peoples Power / Assembly / 443-221-3775]. The wooden handle is covered by masking tape.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Race relations
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Sharon Marie Black
- Object number
- 2016.59.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Poster reading "Race is not a crime" used at Baltimore protests
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 22 1/2 × 17 1/2 in. (57.2 × 44.5 cm)
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 2015
- Description
- This protest poster is white and has text that reads [Race / is not / a crime]. The text is handwritten in black marker and there is a brown stain on the bottom of the poster just left of center. There are no images or text on the back. This placard was used during the Freddie Gray protests in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Race relations
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Sharon Marie Black
- Object number
- 2016.59.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Poster reading "All night all day we will fight for freddie gray"
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 22 1/2 × 17 1/2 in. (57.2 × 44.5 cm)
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 2015
- Description
- This protest poster is white with text that reads [ALL NIGHT / ALL DAY / WE WILL FIGHT / for / FREDDIE GRAY]. "All night all day we will fight" is written in black marker, the word 'for' is written in orange marker and "Freddie Gray" is written in black and burgandy marker. The poster is dirty and has a footprint on the bottom right corner. The other side of the poster has text written in pencil that reads [ALL NIGHT/ ALL DAY / WE WILL / FIGHT for / FREDDIE GRAY].
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Race relations
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Sharon Marie Black
- Object number
- 2016.59.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Placard calling for indictment of police officers used at Baltimore Protests
- Created by
- Peoples Power Assemblies, American
- Subject of
- Nero, Edward M., American, born 1987
- Goodson, Caesar R. Jr., American, born 1970
- Miller, Garrett E., American, born 1989
- White, Alicia D., American, born 1986
- Rice, Brian W., American, born 1975
- Porter, William G., American, born 1990
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper with tape and metal, masking tape on wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 47 3/4 × 17 1/2 × 1/4 in. (121.3 × 44.5 × 0.6 cm)
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 2015
- Description
- This placard demands indictment for the 6 police officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray and jobs and education for youth. The placard consists of two yellow peices of paper stapled to a white poster board. The text is typed in black letters that read [INDICT / CONVICT / JAIL! / the 6 police / People's Power Assembly / 443-221-3775]. There is a large tear to the right of the word "police." The other side of the placard reads [Jobs & Education / NOT / YOUTH / JAILS! / People's Power Assembly / 443- 221-3775]. The four corners of the placard are held together with clear tape and the wooden handle is partially covered with masking tape.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Children
- Civil Rights
- Education
- Justice
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Prisons
- Race relations
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Sharon Marie Black
- Object number
- 2016.59.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Placard reading "JUSTICE 4 FREDDIE GREY" used at Baltimore Protests
- Created by
- Peoples Power Assemblies, American
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper with tape and metal, masking tape on wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 47 3/4 × 17 1/2 × 1/4 in. (121.3 × 44.5 × 0.6 cm)
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 2015
- Description
- This placard demands justice for Freddie Gray and jobs and education for youth. The placard consists of yellow peices of paper stapled to a white poster board. One side of the placard has text typed in black letters that reads [JUSTICE 4 FREDDIE GREY! / Peoples Power / Assembly / 443-221-3775]. The other side of the placard reads [Jobs & / Education / NOT / YOUTH / JAILS! / Peoples Power Assembly / 443-221-3775]. The wooden handle is covered by masking tape.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Race relations
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Sharon Marie Black
- Object number
- 2016.59.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Placard with BE MORE BALTIMORE slogan
- Printed by
- Globe Collection and Press at MICA, founded 2011
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 13 × 20 in. (33 × 50.8 cm)
- Place collected
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2015
- Description
- Placard of heavy cardstock bearing "BE MORE BALTIMORE" slogan. Placard is white with broad red stripe down middle, leaving white only at left and right margins. Over the red and white background is the slogan text in black block letters. On the back at top left is an orange stamp with text reading [Made in Baltimore / by your friends from Globe Collection / and Press at MICA! / @globeatmica]
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Communities
- Justice
- Race relations
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.163.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Placard calling for the raising of the minimum wage to $15
- Created by
- Socialist Alternative, American, founded 1986
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 19 × 13 in. (48.3 × 33 cm)
- Place collected
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2015
- Description
- A placard, white with read ink creating text and image in the negative, that reads [RAISE THE / MINIMUM WAGE] at top left and [15 / NOW / .ORG] at bottom right. At bottom left is a depiction of a man in a hat with his fist raised in the air. There are no marks or text on the back.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Communities
- Justice
- Labor
- Race relations
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.163.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Placard for the 300 Men March
- Created by
- COR Health Institute, American
- Subject of
- 300 Men March, American, founded 2013
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 13 × 19 in. (33 × 48.3 cm)
- Place collected
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2015
- Description
- Placard, white with black ink creating text in the negative, that reads [we must / stop killing / each other]. Additional text at bottom reads [#wemuststopkillingeachother #300menmarch / www.300menmarch.com] There are no marks or text on the back.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Communities
- Justice
- Men
- Race relations
- Violence
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.163.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Posters with STOP MURDER BY POLICE message
- Created by
- Revolutionary Communist Party, USA
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 17 1/2 × 23 in. (44.5 × 58.4 cm)
- Type
- political posters
- Place collected
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2015
- Description
- Three black-and-white political posters with photographs and names of 44 people killed by law enforcement, as well as their death dates. Text at the top of the poster reads [TUESDAY / APRIL 14 / #ShutDownA14] at left and [STOP / MURDER BY POLICE] at right. Text at the bottom left reads [These are some of the thousands killed by police nationwide] and at bottom right reads [www.revcom.us]. There are no marks or text on the back.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Communities
- Justice
- Race relations
- Violence
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.163.4.1-.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Rake used by community members to clean-up after Baltimore protests
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Newborn Community of Faith Church, Inc., American, founded 1982
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- wood and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 61 3/4 × 24 × 3 1/8 in. (156.8 × 61 × 8 cm)
- Type
- rakes
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 2015
- Description
- A red plastic fan rake with a wood handle used in clean up efforts after the Baltimore riots in 2015. The wood handle inserts into the plastic head of the rake. the tines are curved. A label is still adhered to the head.
- Topic
- African American
- Communities
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Race relations
- Urban life
- Violence
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Newborn Community of Faith Church
- Object number
- 2015.210.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Tools and Equipment
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Broom used by the community members to clean-up after Baltimore protests
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Newborn Community of Faith Church, Inc., American, founded 1982
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- wood, straw, wire
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 54 × 10 1/2 × 1 9/16 in. (137.2 × 26.7 × 4 cm)
- Type
- brooms
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 2015
- Description
- Wood and straw broom used in clean up efforts after the Baltimore Riots of 2015 at North and Pennsylvania Avenues. The broom has a straw head attached to a wooden handle with wire. The handle is gray.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Communities
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Race relations
- Urban life
- Violence
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Newborn Community of Faith Church
- Object number
- 2015.210.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Placard reading "Justice for Freddie Grey" used at Baltimore protests
- Created by
- Peoples Power Assemblies, American
- Subject of
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper and metal, masking tape on wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 47 1/2 × 17 1/2 × 1/4 in. (120.7 × 44.5 × 0.6 cm)
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 2015
- Description
- This placard demands justice for Freddie Gray. The placard consists of peices of white paper stapled to a white poster board. An image of Gray in a red t- shirt covers the entire placard. Printed text at the bottom half of the placard reads [JUSTICE / FOR / FREDDIE GREY / Peoples Power Assembly / 443.221.3775 / Labor donated / -15/1/15]. The other side of the placard features the same image and text identically.The bottom half of the wooden handle is wrapped in masking tape.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Race relations
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Sharon Marie Black
- Object number
- 2016.59.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture