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  • Blackthink: My Life As Black Man and White Man

    Published by
    William Morrow and Company, Inc., founded 1926
    Written by
    Owens, Jesse, American, 1913 - 1980
    Neimark, Paul G.
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (closed): 8 1/4 × 5 3/4 in. (21 × 14.6 cm)
    H x W (opened): 8 1/4 × 12 3/4 in. (21 × 32.4 cm)
    Type
    books
    Place printed
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970
    Description
    A copy of the book, Blackthink: My Life As Black Man and White Man, written by Jessie Owens with Paul G. Neimark. The cover is black background with white text of the title and the authors. The interior consist of 215 pages. The back cover features a black and white photograph of Jesse Owens at the starting mark in a crouched position. White text under the photograph reads: [Jesse Owens in 1935].
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Olympics
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2016.66.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1970 Jesse Owens and Paul G. Neimark. Permission required for use.
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  • Sports Illustrated, Vol. 29, No. 14

    Published by
    Time Inc., American, founded 1922
    Signed by
    Edwards, Harry, American, born 1942
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 1/8 × 8 3/8 in. (28.3 × 21.3 cm)
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Date
    September 30, 1968
    Description
    A copy of Sports Illustrated from September 30, 1968. The front cover has a rainbow colored background. Gold lettering at the top of the cover reads: [Sports Illustrated / September 30, 1968 50 CENTS]. Black and white text under the magazine title reads: [MEXICO 68 / THE PROBLEM OLYMPICS]. Below the text are three circles with three different images. The front cover design continues onto the interior cover. and has two other images. There is also black text above the images that reads: [Boycotts and Riots / Embattled Brundage / Ryun and Keino]. The interior consists of 112 pages. The back cover features an advertisement for Marlboro cigarettes.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    International affairs
    Olympics
    Race discrimination
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2016.66.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1968 Time, Inc. Permission required for use.
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  • Revolt of the Black Athlete

    Published by
    Free Press, American, 1947 - 2012
    Written by
    Edwards, Harry, American, born 1942
    Subject of
    Olympic Project for Human Rights, American, 1967 - 1968
    International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (closed): 8 1/2 × 5 3/4 in. (21.6 × 14.6 cm)
    H x W (opened): 8 1/2 × 12 7/16 in. (21.6 × 31.6 cm)
    Type
    books
    Place printed
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1969
    Description
    A copy of the book, The Revolt of the Black Athlete, written by Harry Edwards. The front cover of the book features an image of Tommie Smith and Juan Carlos raising their fists in the air at the medal ceremony during the 1968 Summer Olympics. Text above the image reads: [Harry Edwards / The Revolt Of The Black Athlete]. The book consists of 202 pages of text and photographs. The title page has several library inscriptions and a library sticker. The back of the last page has a library card slip. The back of the book has a photograph taken by Ted Streshinsky of Harry Edwards and an unidentified man. The photograph features the two men talking. Only the back of the man to the right of the image is visible. Edwards, the man at center, wears a dark jacket with pins and a dark beret and sunglasses. He is holding a cigarette with his proper right hand. Under the photograph white text reads: [Harry Edwards / Photo by Ted Streshinsky - PIX / 90900].
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Athletes
    International affairs
    Olympics
    Race discrimination
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2016.66.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1969 The Free Press. Permission required for use.
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  • Sociology of Sport

    Published by
    Dorsey Press, American
    Written by
    Edwards, Harry, American, born 1942
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (closed): 9 1/4 × 6 1/8 in. (23.5 × 15.6 cm)
    H x W (opened): 9 1/4 × 13 5/8 in. (23.5 × 34.6 cm)
    Type
    books
    Place used
    Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Place printed
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1973
    Description
    A hardcover book titled Sociology of Sport. The book, written by Harry Edwards contains 395 pages and includes text and photographs. The cover of the book is white, gray, black and red. The title is in black print in the upper right of the cover and Edwards name is in white ink in the bottom left. The back cover of the book is white with black text at the bottom that reads: [1710001 /ISBN 0-256-01415-9]. The bottom edge and top edge of the book have a red stamp from the Miami-Dade Junior College Library. There are additional stamps from the library on the first two pages of the book. There is an alphanumeric inscription in the top left corner of the copyright page. The back interior cover of the book has a slip holder and two stickers from the library.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Sports
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2016.66.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    © The Dorsey Press 1973. Permission required for use.
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  • Time Vol. 188 No. 13

    Time Vol. 188 No. 13

    Issue of Time Magazine signed by Colin Kaepernick
    Published by
    Time Warner, Inc., American, founded 1990
    Issued by
    Time Inc., American, founded 1922
    Subject of
    Kaepernick, Colin Rand, American, born 1987
    Signed by
    Kaepernick, Colin Rand, American, born 1987
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 1/2 × 8 in. (26.7 × 20.3 cm)
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 2016
    Description
    A newsstand issue of Time Magazine published October 3, 2016. Cover features an image of Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem over a black background. The cover story by Sean Gregory is titled "The Perilous Fight: National anthem protests led by Colin Kaepernick are fueling a debate about priviledge, pride and patriotism." Issue is signed in silver ink at center right: Col. / Kap / 7].
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Athletes
    Football
    Mass media
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2017.10.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Time Inc. Permission required for use.
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  • Brotherman No. 1

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • Newsweek Vol. CXXIII, No. 26

    Newsweek Vol. CXXIII, No. 26

    Published by
    Newsweek, Inc., American, founded 1933
    Subject of
    Simpson, O. J., American, born 1947
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (closed): 10 1/2 × 8 in. (26.7 × 20.3 cm)
    H x W (open): 10 1/2 × 15 7/8 in. (26.7 × 40.3 cm)
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    June 27, 1994
    Description
    An issue of Newsweek, Vol. CXXIII, No. 26. The front cover features a mugshot of OJ Simpson. Simpson is depicted staring in to the camera and is shown wearing a white shirt and dark jacket. In front of his chest is the prison number from the Los Angeles Police Department. Red type over the image reads: [TRAIL OF / BLOOD]. Black type along top edge of front cover reads: [HEALTH CARE: Who's Afraid / of 'Rationing"? / GAYS: / Tony Kushner / on Stonewall 25]. A barcode is featured in the bottom right corner of the cover. The interior consists of sixty-two pages. The back cover of the magazine features and advertisement for Absolut vodka.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Football
    Law
    Mass media
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1994 Newsweek, Inc. Permission required for use.
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  • White Supremacy and Negro Subordination; Or, Negroes A Subordinate Race, And (So-Called) Slavery its Normal Condition.

    White Supremacy and Negro Subordination; Or, Negroes A Subordinate Race, And (So-Called) Slavery its Normal Condition.

    Written by
    Dr. Van Evrie, John H., American, 1814 - 1896
    Published by
    Van Evrie, Horton & Co., American, 1860 - 1870
    Printed by
    Smith & McDougal, American, 1860 - 1884
    Medium
    ink on paper, with leather
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 1/2 × 5 1/4 × 1 5/16 in. (19.1 × 13.3 × 3.3 cm)
    H x W x D (Open): 7 1/2 × 7 3/8 × 3 3/4 in. (19.1 × 18.7 × 9.5 cm)
    Type
    books
    Place printed
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1867; Printed 1868
    Description
    A second edition of White Supremacy and Negro Subordination, by J. H. Van Evrie, a hardbound book covered in blue leather. The cover itself is blank, the spine of the book has the title [WHITE / SUPREMACY / and / NEGRO / SUBORDINATION / VAN EVRIE] in gold lettering with a makers stamp on the bottom that state [VE&Co]. There are approximately 410 pages. The stated intention of the book is to demonstrate “that the so-called slavery of the South was the Negro’s normal or natural condition.” Evrie cites phrenology, physical anthropology, comparative anatomy, and biological determinism in support of the argument that the enslaved were absolutely dependent on their masters. The work begins with a page of four illustrated figures and page numbers. Throughout the book, there are six colored lithographs depicting stereotypical figures of different races. The first illustration on page 16 is a man standing on a colorful tiled floor with Washington, D.C. in the background and is titled [CAUCASIAN]. The other lithographs are not titled. On page 67, an African figure is pictured wearing a loose white garment with swords tucked into a red sash. Behind the individual is a desert background. The third illustration, on page 89, is a color plate depicting an Asian indvidual holding a smoking pipe with a long shaft, standing next to a bamboo table, with mountains and a pagoda in the background. On page 221, an American Indian figure is depicted wearing a beaded and feathered headdress and animal skin leggings with a blanket wrapped around his shoulders. He carries a spear and stands on a rock. An Eskimo figure is shown on page 269. He is depicted wearing fur garments and holding an ice fishing spear, with snow covered mountains in the background. The last illustration plate on page 308 depicts a black man seated and smoking a pipe. He wears red striped pants that are soiled and torn at the knee, a white shirt and tan vest. He is barefoot. The tall masts of ships are visible in the background. The back of the book includes pages of advertisements for other works including those published by Van Evrie, Horton & Co.
    Topic
    African American
    Literature
    Race discrimination
    Race relations
    Reconstruction (United States History, 1865-1877)
    Slavery
    Stereotypes
    White supremacy movements
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Thomas P. Steward
    Object number
    2017.37
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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  • Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 2

    Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 2

    Published by
    Tuesday Publications, Inc., American, 1965 - 1970s
    Edited by
    Evans, William Leonard Jr., American, 1914 - 2007
    Subject of
    Simpson, O. J., American, born 1947
    Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel, British, 1875 - 1912
    Owned by
    Robinson, Avis Collins, American, born 1954
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 1/8 × 10 7/8 in. (33.3 × 27.6 cm)
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Place printed
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Mexico, North and Central America
    Date
    October 1968
    Description
    Edition of Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 2. The cover has black printed text at the top and graphics below. The text reads [NATIONAL / EDITION Tuesday / -ZINE] with [OCTOBER 1968 · ISSUED MONTHLY] in the upper right corner. A list of topics discussed in the magazine is below this [O. J. SIMPSON / FOOTBALL’S LATEST ‘GREATEST’ / THE NEGRO IN WORLD HISTORY / SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR / IN MEXICO / THE OLYMPICS GO ON]. The images on the cover, illustrated by Dennis Luczak, show two (2) women dressed in pink and purple outfits over images of four (4) different cars. The lower right corner reads [SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE SECTION: THE LOOK OF 1969/PAGE 12]. There are various articles and advertisements in the issue. The back cover has a Chevrolet advertisement. The magazine has forty-eight (48) pages.
    Topic
    African American
    Advertising
    Athletes
    Business
    Football
    Mass media
    Sports
    Transportation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2018.17.11.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Tuesday Publications, Inc, 1968. Permission required for use.
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  • Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 5

    Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 5

    Published by
    Tuesday Publications, Inc., American, 1965 - 1970s
    Edited by
    Evans, William Leonard Jr., American, 1914 - 2007
    Subject of
    Tanner, Henry Ossawa, American, 1859 - 1937
    Illustrated by
    Eakins, Thomas, American, 1844 - 1916
    Owned by
    Robinson, Avis Collins, American, born 1954
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 1/8 × 10 7/8 in. (33.3 × 27.6 cm)
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Place printed
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    January 1971
    Description
    Edition of Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 5. The cover has black printed text at the top and graphics below. The text reads [NATIONAL / EDITION Tuesday / MAGAZINE] with [JANUARY 1971 · ISSUED MONTHLY] in the upper right corner. A list of topics discussed in the magazine is below this [THE BLACK TRAVELER: / GOING PLACES IN ’71 / MULTI-MEDIA EDUCATION IN / EAST HARLEM / SUNDAY BREAKFAST FOR / TWO OR TWENTY]. The front cover has an image of the painting “Portrait of Henry O. Tanner” by Thomas Eakins. Tanner is turned slightly to the left. He is wearing glass, a black coat, and a red patterned cravat. The lower right corner reads [THE NEGRO IN WORLD HSTORY: HENRY OSSAWA TANNER/THE LIFE & WORKS OF A GREAT ARTIST/PAGE 10]. There are various articles and advertisements in the issue. The back cover has a Coca-Cola advertisement. The magazine has twenty-four (24) pages.
    Topic
    African American
    Advertising
    Art
    Business
    Education
    Mass media
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2018.17.11.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Tuesday Publications, Inc, 1971. Permission required for use.
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