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The National Black Political Agenda

Published by: National Black Political Convention, 1971 - 1972

Medium: ink on book paper
Dimensions: H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Date: 1972

Description: A green pamphlet with black and white lettering on the lower half of document that reads: [The National Black Political Agenda]. To the right of the lettering there is a circular red logo with black lettering lower half on right. The chairman and three co-chairs are listed below the title in black type. The back cover of the agenda has copyright information listed in black type.

Topic: African American; Activism; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); Race relations; United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Nichols Family

Object number: 2010.57

Restrictions & Rights: © 1972 by National Black Political Convention. Permission required for use.

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
Exhibition: A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Pinback button promoting the National Black Political Convention

Manufactured by: A.G. Trimble Co., American, founded 1913
Subject of: National Black Political Convention, American, 1974 - 1975
Owned by: Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010

Medium: metal
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/4 × 1/4 in. (5.7 × 0.6 cm)

Type: buttons (information artifacts)

Place depicted: Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1974

Description: Round pin-back button featuring a red border and a central green circle with four inwardly pointed arrows. Black type appearing within the green circle reads, [MARCH 15-17/LITTLE ROCK/ARKANSAS/1974]. Black type appearing on the red border reads, [NATIONAL BLACK/POLITICAL CONVENTION]. Black type appears on edge of button and reads, [A. G. TRIMBLE CO. PGH PA 15222].

Topic: African American; Associations and institutions; Communication; Politics (Practical)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2013.201.1.39

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Rev. Shari-Ruth Goodwin Oral History Interview

Created by: National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003
Recorded by: Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American
Interview of: Rev. Goodwin, Shari-Ruth, American, born 1962
Interviewed by: Pretzer, William S., American
Subject of: Goodwin, Ruth Virginia, American, 1923 - 2007; National Black Political Convention, 1971 - 1972

Medium: digital
Dimensions: Duration (2016.129.8.1a): 31.9 minutes; Duration (2016.129.8.2a): 31.9 minutes

Type: video recordings; oral histories; digital media - born digital

Place collected: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted: Gary, Lake County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America

Date: July 25, 2016

Description: The oral history consists of 2016.129.8.1a and 2016.129.8.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.; 50.07391 GB; Shari-Ruth Goodwin was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Ms. Goodwinn donated several items related to the 1972 Black National Political Convention to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.; In this oral history interview, Shari-Ruth Goodwin discusses her mother, Pastor Ruth Goodwin's, participation in the 1972 Black National Political Convention and her memories of her mother’s political activities.; Unedited File: Unedited digital file of oral history interview. This file is necessary in case we need to refer to the original recording for any reason and/or want to use a portion of the file that has been edited out.; Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic: African American; Activism; Civil rights; Museums; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2016.129.8.1a-2a

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Collection title: The Collection Donor Oral History Project
Classification: Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Delegate

Published by: MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
Created by: Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
Subject of: New York Giants, American, founded 1925; National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930; Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784; Dr. Bunche, Ralph, American, 1903 - 1971; Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957; National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827; Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972; National Black Political Convention, 1971 - 1972; Westbrook, Logan H., American; Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909; Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937; Tufts University, American, founded 1852; Democratic Party, American, founded 1828; National Insurance Association; National Urban League, American, founded 1910; National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935; Republican Party, American, founded 1854; American Bridge Association, American, founded 1932; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914; The Drifters, Inc., American, founded 1957; National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922; Austin, Patti, American, born 1950; National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc.; National Dental Association, American, founded 1913; Brown, George Leslie; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906; Brown, Otha N. Jr., American, 1931 - 2009; Shriners International, American, founded 1870; Dixon, Gladys W., American, born 1901; Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910; National Medical Association, American, founded 1895; National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919; Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005; National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, American, founded 1913; 369th Veterans Association, American; Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
Created by: Hall, Amos T., American, 1896 - 1971

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W x D: 11 × 8 7/16 × 3/8 in. (28 × 21.5 × 0.9 cm)

Type: magazines (periodicals)

Place made: Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted: Miami, Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America; Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America; California, United States, North and Central America; Colorado, United States, North and Central America; Connecticut, United States, North and Central America; Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America; Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America; Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1972

Description: A 1972 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine shows a collage of black and white photographic portraits of men and women printed against a blue tinted band on the top third, a white band in the middle, and a red tinted band on the bottom third. There is an image of four (4) buttons in the top left that read [DELEGATE / 1972]. The buttons are black, green, and/or red with white text. White text in a black box at the bottom right reads [PLEASE TURN TO PAGES DEVOTED TO YOUR CONVENTION].; The magazine’s content opens with an article titled “365 Days of Black Politics or the Awakening of a Black Giant,” about the Black Convention held in Gary, Indiana and the organization of the Black Assembly. There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE 1972 / The Anthology and Voice of the Black Convention] and a table of contents.; The content continues with articles and profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, actors, journalists and politicians. This includes the New York Giants, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Prince Hall Masons, Dr. Ralph Bunche, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., National Black Political Convention, Logan H. Westbrook, Roy Wilkins, NAACP, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Tufts University, the Democratic Party and the Republic Party, National Insurance Association, National Urban League, National Council of Negro Women, American Bridge Association, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, The Drifters, Inc., The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Patti Austin, National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, National Dental Association, George Leslie Brown, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Otha N. Brown, Jr., the Shriners, Gladys W. Dixon, Daughters of Isis, National Medical Association, National United Church Ushers Association of America, Shirley Chisholm, National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, 369th Veterans Association, IBPOEW, and Amos T. Hall. There are also short profiles on African American politicians in New York, Miami, Detroit, California, Colorado, Connecticut, St. Louis and Atlanta as well as a feature on Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard.; There are approximately 220 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements thorughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Johnny Walker Red Label scotch.

Topic: African American; Advertising; Associations and institutions; Business; Communities; Fraternal organizations; Fraternities; Government; Journalism; Labor; Mass media; Men; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); Professional organizations; Religious groups; Sororities; United States--History--1969-2001; United States--Social life and customs; Urban life; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely

Object number: 2012.167.6

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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