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  • Overcoming Barriers in Education

    Written by
    Dr. Jackson, Ida Louise, American, 1902 - 1996
    Published by
    University of California, Berkeley, American, founded 1868
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    11 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 7/8 in. (28.6 x 21 x 2.2 cm)
    Type
    books
    Place printed
    Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1984-1985; published 1990
    Description
    A hardcover book titled "Overcoming Barriers in Education" written by Dr. Ida Louise Jackson. The cover is blue with gold lettering along the spine. The first page of the book is signed and dated by the author.
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
    Object number
    2013.133.3.31
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  • North Carolina Conference on Black Studies; Second Annual Meeting; October 8-9 1976

    Created by
    National Council for Black Studies, American, founded 1975
    Subject of
    Ford, Nick Aaron, American, 1904 - 1982
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.6 x 14 cm)
    Type
    programs
    Place collected
    Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1976
    Description
    A program from the North Carolina Conference on Black Studies Second Annual Meeting in 1976. The theme of the conference, as indicated on the program, was "Black Studies Calling for a New Order." The cover is green with black text.
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Herman Thomas
    Object number
    2013.189.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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  • <I>Jet Vol. 68 No. 2</I>

    Jet Vol. 68 No. 2

    Published by
    Johnson Publishing Company, American, founded 1942
    Subject of
    Vanity, Canadian, 1959 - 2016
    Owned by
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/16 x 5 1/8 in. (18.9 x 13 cm)
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Date
    March 25, 1985
    Description
    March 25, 1985 issue of Jet magazine. Color photographic image of Vanity wearing a white hat, lace fingerless gloves, and pink and white lace top. She is holding a purple sequined bag. Black, white, and yellow lettering reads [MARCH 35, 1985"/"$1.25 64060 A JOHNSON PUBLICATION/JET/VANITY/-Talks about Film Debut/In 'The Last dragon'/-Life Without Prince/Black/Millionaire/Athletes/Do You Look Like A Star?/Win $500.00 In Look-Alike/Contest. See Page 63] Barcode in lower left corner. Advertisement for Salem cigarettes on the back cover.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Film
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
    Object number
    2013.49.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1985 Johnson Publishing Company. Permission required for use.
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  • <I>O, The Oprah Magazine, Volume 12, Number 1</I>

    O, The Oprah Magazine, Volume 12, Number 1

    Created by
    O Magazine, American, founded 2000
    Published by
    Hearst Corporation, American, founded 1887
    Edited by
    Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
    Casey, Susan, Canadian
    King, Gayle, American, born 1954
    Photograph by
    Afanador, Ruven, Colombian American, born 1959
    Subject of
    Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
    Oprah Winfrey Network, American, founded 2011
    Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Closed): 10 7/8 × 9 1/8 × 1/4 in. (27.7 × 23.2 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (Open): 10 7/8 × 15 13/16 × 1 1/16 in. (27.7 × 40.2 × 2.7 cm)
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Date
    January 2011
    Description
    A copy of the January 2011, Volume 12, Number 1 issue of "O, The Oprah Magazine." The magazine cover features a full-page photograph of Oprah Winfrey in a red dress. Winfrey is seated in a white director's chair. On the back of the back rest are multi-colored letters and the text [OWN / OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK]. Winfrey is seated with her proper left elbow resting on the back rest and her proper left foot resting on the foot rest of the chair. She is smiling at the camera. In the upper left corner is the masthead, a multi-colored rectangle ranging in color from green in the center to red and purple with white text that reads [O / THE OPRAH / MAGAZINE]. Below the masthead is additional white text that reads [LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE]. Surrounding Winfrey are bylines in a variety of colors and sizes. The main byline is [What's Your Next Chapter?] in white text over the left side of Winfrey's image. The back cover features an advertisement for Olay Regenerist face serum.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Business
    Mass media
    Television
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kathleen M. Kendrick
    Object number
    2015.64.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Harpo Print. Permission required for use.
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    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Exhibition
    Taking the Stage
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Ebony Jr! Vol. 10, No. 9</I>

    Ebony Jr! Vol. 10, No. 9

    Ebony Jr! issue featuring Norma Sklarek and Paul Williams
    Issued by
    Johnson Publishing Company, American, founded 1942
    Subject of
    Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
    Williams, Paul R., American, 1894 - 1980
    Owned by
    Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 3/4 × 6 1/2 × 1/8 in. (24.8 × 16.5 × 0.3 cm)
    Type
    periodicals
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    March 1983
    Description
    Issue of Ebony Jr! Vol. 10, No.9 from 1982. The cover has orange and white text for [EBONY JR!] at the top surrounded by geometric shapes. Bellow this is [DESIGNING IDEAS! LET’S BUILD!]. The center of the cover has an illustration of two (2) children. The child on the left is wearing a red sweater and yellow skirt with her arms raised. The child on the right is holding rolled drawings and a ruler in his arms. They are standing on a stylized graphic of the world with highlighted architectural features, including pyramids and skyscrapers. Articles in this issue include “Two Terrific Builders,” about Norma Sklarek and Paul Williams, and “Building a Career in Architecture.” There are games and stories throughout the magazine. The back cover is titled [EBONY JR! ART GALLERY] and has hand drawn pictures from different children.
    Topic
    African American
    Architecture
    Children
    Mass media
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David Merrick Fairweather and Yvonne Goff
    Object number
    TA2018.23.4.1.6.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Johnson Publishing Company, Inc. Permission required for use.
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  • <I>Blueprints for Success</I>

    Blueprints for Success

    Article from Black Enterprise magazine featuring Norma Merrick Sklarek
    Issued by
    Black Enterprise, American, founded 1970
    Written by
    Whittingham-Barnes, Donna
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
    Williams, Paul R., American, 1894 - 1980
    American Institute of Architects, American, founded 1857
    Owned by
    Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 7/8 × 8 in. (27.6 × 20.3 cm)
    Type
    articles
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    February 1991
    Description
    A three (3) page article titled "Blueprints for Success," written by Donna Whittingham-Barnes, published in the February 1991 issue of Black Enterprise magazine. The article has been removed from the magazine and the three (3) pages are loose. The first page has a photograph of architects Donald Stull and David Lee seated on stairs. The article begins [Architects are modern-day alchemists. But their task is harder than changing base metal into gold…]. Architect Norma Sklarek is also featured. There are advertisements interspersed on the pages.
    Topic
    African American
    Architecture
    Business
    Mass media
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David Merrick Fairweather and Yvonne Goff
    Object number
    TA2018.23.4.1.6.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Earl G. Graves Publishing Co., Inc. Permission required for use.
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  • <I>Howard Conference A Rallying for Black Female Architects</I>

    Howard Conference A Rallying for Black Female Architects

    Article from the Washington Post featuring Norma Merrick Sklarek
    Published by
    The Washington Post, American, founded 1877
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
    Kemp-Rotan, Renee
    Welton Becket and Associates, American, 1949 - 1987
    Owned by
    Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 15/16 × 9 3/8 in. (30.3 × 23.8 cm)
    Type
    articles
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    December 15, 1983
    Description
    A newspaper clipping of an article titled “Howard Conference A Rallying for Black Female Architects” from the December 15, 1983 edition of the Washington Post. The article begins with a quote from architect Renee Kemp-Rotan, “When I was in architecture school at Syracuse University in the early 1970s, I was the only black female there.”] Kemp-Rotan organized the one day conference at Howard University which […brought together about 100 black female architects, apprentices and students from all around the country to exchange stories of isolation, racism and sexism.] Architect Norma Sklarek, keynote speaker for the conference, is featured and there is an image of her on the right side. The reverse has cut-off images from other articles.
    Topic
    African American
    Architecture
    Education
    Mass media
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David Merrick Fairweather and Yvonne Goff
    Object number
    TA2018.23.4.2.1.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © The Washington Post Company. Permission required for use.
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  • Brotherman No. 1

    Published by
    Big City Comics, Inc., American, 1989 - 1996
    Illustrated by
    Anyabwile, Dawud
    Written by
    Sims, Guy A.
    Distributed by
    Sims, Jason E.
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 15/16 × 8 1/16 × 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20.5 × 0.1 cm)
    Type
    comic books
    Place made
    East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    April 1990
    Description
    Brotherman No. 1 published by Big City Comics, Inc. The comic book has 24 pages. The front cover of the comic book features a color image of the face of Brotherman. He is wearing a blue mask with the letter “B” on his forehead. Printed in white ink at the top of the page is “BROTHER / MAN / DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE.” Printed in white ink across the middle of the front cover is “HE’S HERE!” Printed in white ink at the bottom of the front cover is “…Everything’s Gonna Be Alright.” In the top left corner is a rectangle with an image of a city skyline at top. Below the image in blue and white text is “BIG CITY / COMICS / No. 1 / $2.00 USA / $2.75 CANADA.” Inside the front cover is a short summary of the hero and the word he inhabits and publishing information. The back cover are advertisements for Brotherman No. 2 and t-shirts with the Brotherman logo. The cover of the comic book is black with white text. Printed at the top is “IT’S HERE!” The Big City Comics logo is at the center of the back cover. Printed beneath the logo is “Nothing’s Gonna Be The Same.”
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Comics and graphic novels
    Graphic design
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brotherman Comics / Big City Entertainment, Inc.
    Object number
    2017.116.4.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Big City Entertainment, Inc.
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  • Brotherman No. 10

    Published by
    Big City Comics, Inc., American, 1989 - 1996
    Illustrated by
    Anyabwile, Dawud
    Written by
    Sims, Guy A.
    Distributed by
    Sims, Jason E.
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 15/16 × 7 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20 × 0.1 cm)
    Type
    comic books
    Place made
    East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    June 1994
    Description
    Brotherman No. 10 published by Big City Comics, Inc. The comic book has 24 pages. The front cover has a colored illustration of a street scene. A crowd of people are standing in a parking lot in front of buildings listening to a man speaking at a podium. In the foreground of the illustration is a woman in an orange floral print dress and a man in a blue vest and pants. The woman has her arms around the man’s shoulders. The man is standing with his left fist raised above his head. In his other hand he is holding a sign that reads “THINK FOR YOURSELF.” The sign is pointed towards the ground. A bust of a man in a red fedora and jacket, and a polka dot necktie is in the background above the buildings and crowd of people. He is viewed from the chest up and is smoking a cigar. Printed in white and black ink at the top of the page is “THE ORIGIN OF / BROTHER / MAN / DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE.” In the top left corner is Big City Comics logo. Below the logo is “No. 10 / $2.00 USA / $2.75 CANADA.” Printed in yellow ink in the bottom right corner is “COMMENCEMENT!” A color advertisement for clothing featuring Brotherman Comic images is on the back of the comic book. The advertisement features color photographs of people wearing the clothing.
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Comics and graphic novels
    Graphic design
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brotherman Comics / Big City Entertainment, Inc.
    Object number
    2017.116.4.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Big City Entertainment, Inc.
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  • Brotherman No. 11

    Published by
    Big City Comics, Inc., American, 1989 - 1996
    Illustrated by
    Anyabwile, Dawud
    Written by
    Sims, Guy A.
    Distributed by
    Sims, Jason E.
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 15/16 × 7 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20 × 0.1 cm)
    Type
    comic books
    Place made
    East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    July 1996
    Description
    Brotherman No. 11 published by Big City Comics, Inc. The comic book has 24 pages. The front cover has a colored illustration of four people from the chest up in the background. The portraits are of three men and a woman. They are all wearing red clothing. In the foreground is an illustration of Brotherman. He is wearing a blue long sleeve shirt, backpack, shorts, striped socks and sneakers. The letter “B” is printed on the center of his shirt. He is also wearing sunglasses. He is standing with his left arm outstretched and has his legs bent. His right arm is bent back, and his right hand is next to his head. Printed in red ink at the top of the page is “BROTHER / MAN / DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE.” In the top left corner is Big City Comics logo. Below the logo is “No. 11 / $2.95 USA / $4.15 CANADA.” Printed in red ink along the bottom pf the cover is “STEPPING STONES.” Printed in black ink in the bottom right corner is the artist's signature. It reads “©DAVID SIMS 95.” On the back of the comic book is an advertisement for a graphics company in Texas.
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Comics and graphic novels
    Graphic design
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brotherman Comics / Big City Entertainment, Inc.
    Object number
    2017.116.4.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Big City Entertainment, Inc.
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  • Brotherman No. 2

    Published by
    Big City Comics, Inc., American, 1989 - 1996
    Illustrated by
    Anyabwile, Dawud
    Written by
    Sims, Guy A.
    Distributed by
    Sims, Jason E.
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 15/16 × 8 1/16 × 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20.5 × 0.1 cm)
    Type
    comic books
    Place made
    East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    September 1990
    Description
    Brotherman No. 2 published by Big City Comics, Inc. The comic book has 24 pages. The front cover of the comic book is blue with an illustration at center. The illustration depicts a courtroom with a judge sitting at a bench in the top right corner. In front of the bench are police officers and men in suits. The judge and people are illustrated in black and white. On the right side of the image is a woman, who is depicted in color. She is wearing a black mask and cape with red earrings, jacket, pants and boots. The image has a yellow background. Printed in white ink at the top of the page is “BROTHER / MAN / DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE.” Printed vertically on the left side of the image is “MY, JURY!” In the top left corner is Big City Comics logo. Below the logo is “No. 2 / $2.00 USA / $2.75 CANADA.” The inside cover features letters from fans and publishing information. Inside the back cover is an order form for Brotherman Comics. The back cover is blue with white lettering. Printed at the top is “IT’S STILL HERE!” The Big City Comics logo is at the center of the back cover. Printed beneath the logo is “The Chang Is In Effect.”
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Comics and graphic novels
    Graphic design
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brotherman Comics / Big City Entertainment, Inc.
    Object number
    2017.116.4.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Big City Entertainment, Inc.
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  • Brotherman No. 3

    Published by
    Big City Comics, Inc., American, 1989 - 1996
    Illustrated by
    Anyabwile, Dawud
    Written by
    Sims, Guy A.
    Distributed by
    Sims, Jason E.
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 15/16 × 8 1/16 × 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20.5 × 0.1 cm)
    Type
    comic books
    Place made
    East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    March 1991
    Description
    Brotherman No. 3 published by Big City Comics, Inc. The comic book has 24 pages. The front cover of the comic book has a graffiti filled background. Two men wearing blue jackets are on the right side. In the foreground at center is an image of a man in a brown jacket holding a marker in his right hand. His left hand is clenched in a fist. He is looking at the viewer. Printed in white ink at the top of the page is “BROTHER / MAN / DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE.” Printed in white ink at the bottom of the front cover is “Boundless Logic of the Original Concrete King.” In the top left corner is Big City Comics logo. Below the logo is “No. 3 / $2.00 USA / $2.75 CANADA.” The back cover is white. At center printed in black ink in stylized text is “Think / Big / City.”
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Comics and graphic novels
    Graphic design
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brotherman Comics / Big City Entertainment, Inc.
    Object number
    2017.116.4.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Big City Entertainment, Inc.
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  • Brotherman No. 4

    Published by
    Big City Comics, Inc., American, 1989 - 1996
    Illustrated by
    Anyabwile, Dawud
    Written by
    Sims, Guy A.
    Distributed by
    Sims, Jason E.
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 15/16 × 7 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20 × 0.1 cm)
    Type
    comic books
    Place made
    East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    September 1991
    Description
    Brotherman No. 4 published by Big City Comics, Inc. The comic book has 24 pages. On the front cover of the comic a street scene is depicted. A red brick building is in the background with signs on the wall. A crowd of people are standing in front of the building. Some of the people are turned toward the viewer and smiling. On the left side of the cover an outstretched arm holding an eraser is erasing the building. On the right side of the cover an outstretched hand holding a pencil is filling in one of the signs on the building. Printed in white ink at the top of the page is “BROTHER / MAN / DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE.” In the top left corner is Big City Comics logo. Below the logo is “No. 4 / $2.00 USA / $2.75 CANADA.” The back cover is black and has white text. Printed at top is “Expanding!” The Big City Comics logo is at the center of the back cover. Printed beneath the logo is “Prepare For A New Realm Of Entertainment.”
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Comics and graphic novels
    Graphic design
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brotherman Comics / Big City Entertainment, Inc.
    Object number
    2017.116.4.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Big City Entertainment, Inc.
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  • Brotherman No. 5

    Published by
    Big City Comics, Inc., American, 1989 - 1996
    Illustrated by
    Anyabwile, Dawud
    Written by
    Sims, Guy A.
    Distributed by
    Sims, Jason E.
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 15/16 × 7 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20 × 0.1 cm)
    Type
    comic books
    Place made
    East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    February 1992
    Description
    Brotherman No. 5 published by Big City Comics, Inc. The comic book has 24 pages. The front cover has white border with a color image at center. A cityscape is in the background of the image. In the foreground a crowd of policeman dressed in green uniforms are marching and holding signs. Many of the policemen have their fists raised above their heads. Printed in white ink at the top of the page is “BROTHER / MAN / DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE.” In the top left corner is Big City Comics logo. Below the logo is “No. 5 / $2.00 USA / $2.75 CANADA.” A color advertisement for clothing featuring Brotherman Comic images is on the back of the comic book. The advertisement features color photographs of people wearing the clothing.
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Comics and graphic novels
    Graphic design
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brotherman Comics / Big City Entertainment, Inc.
    Object number
    2017.116.4.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Big City Entertainment, Inc.
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  • Brotherman No. 6

    Published by
    Big City Comics, Inc., American, 1989 - 1996
    Illustrated by
    Anyabwile, Dawud
    Written by
    Sims, Guy A.
    Distributed by
    Sims, Jason E.
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 15/16 × 7 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20 × 0.1 cm)
    Type
    comic books
    Place made
    East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    June 1992
    Description
    Brotherman No. 6 published by Big City Comics, Inc. The comic book has 24 pages. The front cover has an image of a man and a woman embracing in a furnished room. The man is wearing a white jacket and is leaning in to kiss the woman. His hands are resting on her shoulders. The woman has her right hand wrapped around the man’s shoulder and she is leaning in to kiss the man. Her left arm is out of sight. Both of their eyes are closed. Printed in white ink at the top of the page is “BROTHER / MAN / DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE.” Printed in white ink at the bottom of the cover is “Portrait Of Deception!” In the top left corner is Big City Comics logo. Below the logo is “No. 6 / $2.00 USA / $2.75 CANADA.” The back cover is black with white printed text. Printed at top is “GET WITH IT!” The Big City Comics logo is at the center of the back cover. Printed beneath the logo is “Demand It At Your Local Store!”
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Comics and graphic novels
    Graphic design
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brotherman Comics / Big City Entertainment, Inc.
    Object number
    2017.116.4.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Big City Entertainment, Inc.
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  • Brotherman No. 7

    Published by
    Big City Comics, Inc., American, 1989 - 1996
    Illustrated by
    Anyabwile, Dawud
    Written by
    Sims, Guy A.
    Distributed by
    Sims, Jason E.
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 15/16 × 7 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20 × 0.1 cm)
    Type
    comic books
    Place made
    East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 1992
    Description
    Brotherman No. 7 published by Big City Comics, Inc. The comic book has 24 pages. The front cover has a black border with a circular color image at center. The image is drawn to look like the viewer is looking through a lens or peephole. The image depicts a yellow and blue room. A woman tied to a chair wearing a blue dress is in the background. In the foreground is a man wearing a black suit. He is sitting on a chair and painting. A canvas and easel are in front of him and he is painting an image of the woman tied to the chair. His left hand is holding a paintbrush. Printed in white ink at the top of the page is “BROTHER / MAN / DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE.” In the top left corner is Big City Comics logo. Below the logo is “No. 7 / $2.00 USA / $2.75 CANADA.” The back cover is black with white printed text. Printed at top is “KUJICHAGULIA!” The Big City Comics logo is at the center of the back cover. Printed beneath the logo is “Define, Name & Speak For Ourselves!”
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Comics and graphic novels
    Graphic design
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brotherman Comics / Big City Entertainment, Inc.
    Object number
    2017.116.4.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Big City Entertainment, Inc.
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  • Brotherman No. 8

    Published by
    Big City Comics, Inc., American, 1989 - 1996
    Illustrated by
    Anyabwile, Dawud
    Written by
    Sims, Guy A.
    Distributed by
    Sims, Jason E.
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 15/16 × 7 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20 × 0.1 cm)
    Type
    comic books
    Place made
    East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    March 1993
    Description
    Brotherman No. 8 published by Big City Comics, Inc. The comic book has 24 pages. The front cover has a colored image of two men. Both men are wearing safety goggles and masks. The man on the left side of the cover is wearing a blue shirt and has his mask of. He is standing with his left side facing the viewer. He is holding a tube in his left hand. The other man is standing in the center of the image. He is looking directly at the viewer and is wearing a white and green striped shirt. His left hand is stretched out towards the viewer. He is holding a tattoo machine in his right hand. Printed in white ink at the top of the page is “BROTHER / MAN / DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE.” In the top left corner is Big City Comics logo. Below the logo is “No. 8 / $2.00 USA / $2.75 CANADA.” Printed at the bottom of the cover in black ink in text that resembles handwriting is “SKETCHES OF THE SINISTER.” The back cover is tan with black and blue printed text and a red, yellow, orange and blue map of a city. The text and map are printed horizontally with the top of the map near the spine of the comic book. The text is on the left and bottom sides of the map. The map is labeled “UPPER CRUST COUNTY” and has a large city called “BIG CITY” at center. The text gives a description of Big City.
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Comics and graphic novels
    Graphic design
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brotherman Comics / Big City Entertainment, Inc.
    Object number
    2017.116.4.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Big City Entertainment, Inc.
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  • Brotherman No. 9

    Published by
    Big City Comics, Inc., American, 1989 - 1996
    Illustrated by
    Anyabwile, Dawud
    Written by
    Sims, Guy A.
    Distributed by
    Sims, Jason E.
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 15/16 × 7 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20 × 0.1 cm)
    Type
    comic books
    Place made
    East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    September 1993
    Description
    Brotherman No. 9 published by Big City Comics, Inc. The comic book has 24 pages. The front cover has a colored illustration of an angry man surrounded by a crowd of reporters holding microphones and cameras. A hand holding a newspaper is in the foreground. The headline on the newspaper reads “Big City Bulletin / P. A. RICH PUT ON TRIAL.” Printed in white ink at the top of the page is “BROTHER / MAN / DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE.” In the top left corner is Big City Comics logo. Below the logo is “No. 9 / $2.00 USA / $2.75 CANADA.” The back cover has an order form for Brotherman Comics. There is a large tear with loss of material at the bottom of the back cover.
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Comics and graphic novels
    Graphic design
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brotherman Comics / Big City Entertainment, Inc.
    Object number
    2017.116.4.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Big City Entertainment, Inc.
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  • <I>Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde</I>

    Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde

    Written by
    Lorde, Audre, American, 1934 - 1992
    Published by
    Crossing Press, American, founded 1963
    Medium
    ink on book paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1/2 in. (21.6 x 14 x 1.3 cm)
    Type
    portraits
    paperbacks
    Date
    1984
    Description
    Hardback book with black and bronze-colored print on a blue cover. At bottom left is a black-and-white photograph of Audre Lorde.
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Literature
    Social reform
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.42.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Audre Lorde 1984. Permission required for use.
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    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050
    Data Source
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  • Invisible Man

    Written by
    Ralph Ellison, American, 1913 - 1994
    Published by
    Random House, Inc., American, founded 1925
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 1/4 × 5 1/4 × 1 in. (18.4 × 13.3 × 2.6 cm)
    Type
    hardcover books
    Date
    1952
    Description
    Hardcover Modern Library edition of "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison with book jacket and 439 pages of text. The dust jacket is orange with a drawn graphic profile of an individual facing the spine. The outline of the head is drawn in black with the orange background visible between the border and the black shading in the center. There are three vertical white lines that cross the profile. The lines cross under the outline of the head and over the interior shading. Above the graphic is [invisible man] with "invisible" in yellow and "man" in black printed text. Below the graphic is [a novel by / Ralph Ellison]. The first line is in black and the author's name is in yellow. At the bottom left, in black, is [A MODERN LIBRARY BOOK]. On the spine, printed in black, is the title and author's name at the top. At the bottom of the spine is the Modern Library logo of a runner with a torch. The back cover lists other titles by the publisher. The book jacket flaps have text summarizing the novel and a brief summary of the author. The reverse of the book jacket lists authors and book titles with the heading [WHICH OF THESE OUTSTANDING BOOKS DO YOU WANT TO READ?]. The binding of the hardcover book is dark blue and is embossed with the Modern Library logo. The spine reads [INVISIBLE MAN / RALPH ELLISON] in gold-colored text. The book has inscriptions and is signed.
    Topic
    African American
    Identity
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.26.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Ralph Ellison. Permission required for use.
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