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Pan African flags used at the Million Man March 20th Anniversary
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- polyester, wood, and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W (2015.251.8.1): 24 × 17 1/2 in. (61 × 44.5 cm)
- H x W (2015.251.8.2): 24 × 18 in. (61 × 45.7 cm)
- Description
- Two Pan-African flags.
- Rectangular flag with a tan, thin, wooden, rounded pole and a gold plastic pointed finial at the top. There is white fabric around the pole. The rest of the flag has three horizontal stripes, red, black, and green (from top to bottom).
- Each pole has a white rectangular sticker that reads [MADE IN CHINA] in black.
- 2015.251.8.1 has some red stitching in the green section at the bottom.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Pan Africanism
- Type
- flags
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.8.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Sign stating "End Racist Terror!" used at Million Man March 20th Anniversary
- Created by
- Workers World Party (WWP), American, founded 1959
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink, paper, poster board, metal, duct tape, and medium density fiberboard
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Overall height and width of sign): 55 × 17 1/2 in. (139.7 × 44.5 cm)
- H x W (Width of handle): 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
- Description
- A sign protesting police terror.
- It is made of white rectangular pieces of paper stapled onto white poster board. The two pieces of poster board are stapled together as well. There is a cylindrical brown MDF handle in between the front and back sides of the sign. There is an opening at the top center of the two pieces of poster board where the top of the handle can be seen. The sign is also stapled to the handle.
- The sign reads [Ferguson/to/Charleston/End/Racist/Terror!] in black. Below the text there is a black rectangle with white text reading [Workers World Party/workers.org].
- The back of the sign has a black rectangle at the top. Inside of the rectangle there is white text which reads [Stonewall/Ferguson/Baltimore]. Below the rectangle there is black text which reads [Uprisings/Against/Police/Terror]. There is another black rectangle at the bottom with white text inside that reads [Workers World Party/workers.org].
- The sign is folded and wrinkled in several places. There are many staples on the sign. The fronts and backs of staples can be seen on either side of the poster. There is silver duct tape wrapped around the bottom of the handle. It is not wrapped evenly- some pieces are higher up on the handle than others. There are also some small brown stains on the tape.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- signs
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- LGBTQ
- Local and regional
- Men
- Race relations
- Sexuality
- Social reform
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Violence
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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T-shirt stating "Justice...or Else!", worn at MMM 20th Anniversary
- Manufactured by
- Delta Apparel Inc., American, founded 2000
- Subject of
- Justice or Else, American, founded 2015
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on cotton
- Dimensions
- H x W: 30 × 32 in. (76.2 × 81.3 cm)
- Description
- A white "Justice or Else" t-shirt.
- At the top it reads [20th Anniversary] in white script with a black outline and a yellow outline. Below that it reads [MILLION/MAN/MARCH] in bold black text with a white outline and a yellow outline. In smaller letters, written on top of "Million Man March" it reads [JUSTICE/OR/ELSE] in bold white text with a black outline and a yellow outline. To the proper left of the word "Man" There is a sepia tone image of thousands of people standing in front of the reflecting pool. The Washington monument is in the background. Below the word "March" there is a sepia tone photo of a crowd of men raising their fists. Below the photo it reads [WASHINGTON, DC] in bold white text with a black outline and a yellow outline. Underneath it reads [OCTOBER 10 2015] in thin black text.
- The back of the shirt is solid white.
- There are two (2) white tags inside of the t-shirt near the neckline. The tag on top is shorter. It has a navy triangle with a red circle around it. Above the triangle and inside the circle it reads [DELTA] in navy. Cutting through the middle of the circle and the triangle there is text which reads [PRO WEIGHT ®]. The back of the tag has the address, telephone number, and website for Delta Apparel, Inc. The tag below is longer. It reads [100% PRESHRUNK COTTON/ADULT ADULTO ADULTE/MADE IN HONDURAS]. Above "100% Preshrunk Cotton" the tag has [100% PRESHRUNK COTTON/MADE IN HONDURAS] typed in two different languages. Below "Made in Honduras" at the bottom there is a chart with six (6) rectangles. In the top three (3) rectangles are the words "SIZE", "TALLA", and "TAILLE". The bottom three (3) rectangles say "L", "G", and "G". The back of the longer tag has laundry instructions printed on it.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- T-shirts
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Clothing and dress
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Men
- Race relations
- Social reform
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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T-shirt stating "All Roads Lead to Washington, DC", worn at MMM 20th Anniversary
- Manufactured by
- Delta Apparel Inc., American, founded 2000
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on cotton
- Dimensions
- H x W: 30 1/2 × 36 1/2 in. (77.5 × 92.7 cm)
- Description
- A royal blue "20th Anniversary" t-shirt.
- At the top in the center it reads [20TH ANNIVERSARY] in white text with a black outline and a yellow outline. Below that there is a rectangular color photo of thousands of people standing on the National Mall with the Washington monument in the background. Below the photo it reads [MMM] in thick, bold text. The three (3) letters have the image of a waving American flag inside. The letters do not have an outline. On top of the "MMM" it reads [ALL ROADS LEAD TO/ WASHINGTON, DC] with the top line in thin black text with a white outline and a yellow outline, and the bottom line in bold white text with a black outline and a yellow outline. Below the "MMM" There is a greyscale rectangular photo of people with their fists raised in front of the US Capitol building. The top of the Capitol extends out of the rectangle and covers part of the middle "M". Over the photo it reads [MILLION MAN MARCH] in bold white text with a black outline. Below the photo in the center it reads [OCTOBER 10 2015] in thin black text with a white outline and a yellow outline.
- The back of the shirt is solid blue.
- There are two (2) white tags inside of the t-shirt near the neckline. The tag on top is shorter. It has a navy triangle with a red circle around it. Above the triangle and inside the circle it reads [DELTA] in navy. Cutting through the middle of the circle and the triangle there is text which reads [PRO WEIGHT ®]. The tag below is longer. It reads [100% PRESHRUNK COTTON/ADULT ADULTO ADULTE/MADE IN HONDURAS]. Above "100% Preshrunk Cotton" the tag has [100% PRESHRUNK COTTON/MADE IN HONDURAS] typed in two different languages. Below "Made in Honduras" at the bottom there is a chart with six (6) rectangles. In the top three (3) rectangles are the words "SIZE", "TALLA", and "TAILLE". The bottom three (3) rectangles say "XL", "XG", and "TG". The back of the longer tag has laundry instructions printed on it.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- T-shirts
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Clothing and dress
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Men
- Race relations
- Social reform
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Posters stating "Stop Poilce Terror", distributed at MMM 20th Anniversary
- Printed by
- Rise Up October, American, 2015
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 22 × 17 in. (55.9 × 43.2 cm)
- Description
- Three "Stop Police Terror" posters.
- A black and white poster with a white background. There is a black rectangle at the top with text inside. On the proper right side it reads [STOP/POLICE TERROR/October 24, 2015] in white, with "police terror" in grey. The proper left side reads [#RiseUpOctober/Which Side Are You On?/New York City/11 AM: Washington Square Park • 1PM: March] in white. There is a thin black line across the bottom which reads [These are some of the thousands killed by police nationwide] in white. There are two thinner lines going down the sides of the poster. Inside the black border there are fifty-two (52) portraits of victims of police terror. The photos are arranged in six (6) horizontal lines. Each photo has the name, age, cause of death, and date of death underneath.
- One example of the text is
- [Joel Acevedo, 22,/unarmed, murdered by/Anaheim police, 7/22/12].
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- posters
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.12.1-.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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The Final Call
- Distributed by
- Justice or Else, American, founded 2015
- Subject of
- The Final Call, American, founded 1979
- Farrakhan, Louis, American, born 1933
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- October 10, 2015
- Medium
- ink on newsprint
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 7/8 × 10 3/4 in. (30.2 × 27.3 cm)
- Description
- A copy of "The Final Call" from October 10, 2015.
- The top center of the newspaper reads [The Final Call] in a bold, black, fancy font. There is a color drawing of a trumpet on the proper right side with lines coming out of it. To the left of the words there are symbols for Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Above the title there is a box with text. It reads ['ALL ROADS LEAD TO WASHINGTON'/An invitation to join the Justice Or Else! Gathering. Oct. 10, 2015/By the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan- Page 20], with a color photo of Louis Farrkhan on the proper right.
- Under "The Final Call" three websites are listed. Below the websites it reads [SPECIAL EDITION OCTOBER 10, 2015 U.S. $2.00]. Below that there is a black line with the text [JUSTICEORELSE.COM 10.10.15 JUSTICE...OR ELSE!] in white, with the date in the center in yellow.
- Below it there is a collage of photos in color. The photos show groups of people marching and holding signs that include slogans such as "Black Lives Matter" and "Justice for Black, Brown, Red & Poor!", as well as some in Spanish. In the center there is a black and white "Justice...or Else!" logo.
- The logo has the shape of the U.S. Capitol building at the top. There is a line drawing of the Capitol in white. Below it there is a white rectangle. Inside it reads [JUSTICE.../OR/ELSE!] in white. There is a line between "Justice" and "Else" and the "Or" is in the center inside of a square. The "!" makes up a part of the rectangle that is around the words.
- Below the rectangle it reads [20th ANNIVERSARY/THE MILLION MAN MARCH] in white.
- The back of the newspaper features ads for Louis Farrakhan interview DVDs and ads for merchandise from the march.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- newspapers
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Mass media
- Men
- Race relations
- Social reform
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- © FCN Publishing. Permission required for use.
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Pinback button stating "20 Years Later...We Stand", from MMM 20th Anniversary
- Distributed by
- Justice or Else, American, founded 2015
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper with plastic laminate and metal
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
- Description
- A black pinback button.
- It reads [20 YEARS LATER...WE STAND/ Justice, OR ELSE.] in white. In between the two lines of text is a large "2015" with a picture of a crowd on the National Mall in front of the Capitol Building. The image is inside of the numbers.
- There are several small scratches on the pin. The back is metal and does not have anything on it other than a pin at the top.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Men
- Race relations
- Social reform
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Broadside stating "Image is Everything", from the MMM 20th Anniversary
- Designed by
- ePrintWorksPlus, LLC, American
- Created by
- Tevis, W. Michael
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
- Description
- A broadside for "Image is Everything".
- It is a white rectangular piece of paper with black text. The proper right top corner has black silhouettes of the busts of a woman and a man. The woman is in front of the man. Below, in white and grey text with a black outline it reads [Image is/Everything]. Below that there is copyright and contact information for the artist. The proper left top corner reads [This is Who We Are!] in bold letters with a series of statements underneath.
- In the middle of the broadside there is a large outline of a triangle. On the outside of the triangle, going down the proper left side, is the word [EMPOWERING]. Inside the triangle there are words and phrases in grey and white letters with black outlines. They are [THINK] (typed vertically), [BE COMMITTED TO], [BE], [HAVE], [KNOW], [GET], and [LEARN TO]. Under each main theme there is a series of bullet pointed words and phrases. One example is [BE/Great• Second to None• Motivated• Black and Proud].
- After "Learn To" and the words underneath, there is a thin, vertical black line. Underneath there are lists of Positive Images of Blacks (After Slavery), Great African American Women, Great African American Men, Black Inventions, etc.
- The back of the broadside is solid white. The paper is thin and the words and images on the front can be seen from the back.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- broadsides
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- © W. Michael Tevis. Permission required for use.
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Broadside stating "Image is Everything", from the MMM 20th Anniversary
- Designed by
- ePrintWorksPlus, LLC, American
- Created by
- Tevis, W. Michael
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
- Description
- A broadside for "Image is Everything".
- It is a white rectangular piece of paper with black text. The proper right top corner has black silhouettes of the busts of a woman and a man. The woman is in front of the man. Below, in white and grey text with a black outline it reads [Image is/Everything]. Below that there is copyright and contact information for the artist. The proper left top corner reads [This is Who We Are!] in bold letters with a series of statements underneath.
- In the middle of the broadside there is a large outline of a triangle. On the outside of the triangle, going down the proper left side, is the word [EMPOWERING]. Inside the triangle there are words and phrases in grey and white letters with black outlines. They are [THINK] (typed vertically), [BE COMMITTED TO], [BE], [HAVE], [KNOW], [GET], and [LEARN TO]. Under each main theme there is a series of bullet pointed words and phrases. One example is [BE/Great• Second to None• Motivated• Black and Proud].
- After "Learn To" and the words underneath, there is a thin, vertical black line. Underneath there are lists of Positive Images of Blacks (After Slavery), Great African American Women, Great African American Men, Black Inventions, etc.
- The back of the broadside is solid white. The paper is thin and the words and images on the front can be seen from the back.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- broadsides
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- © W. Michael Tevis. Permission required for use.
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Postcard calling for "Statehood or Else" in DC
- Distributed by
- Stand Up for Democracy DC, American, founded 1997
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 × 6 in. (10.2 × 15.2 cm)
- Description
- A postcard for "Statehood Or Else" in DC.
- The postcard has an image of the Supreme Court building at night. There are nine (9) people standing in front of it. Most of them are wearing red. They are holding up black signs that read [STATEHOOD/OR ELSE]. Each letter has its own sign. The letters appear to be purple and look like they are made of strings of lights. There is an outline of a red circle in the top proper right corner. The inside of the circle reads [FREE D.C./STATEHOOD] in red. "Free D.C." is in an arc at the top of the circle and "Statehood" is typed in a horizontal line. In between the words there is an image of a metal chain.
- The back of the postcard is royal blue with white text. The majority is made up of different statements. The top reads [TELL YOUR CONGRESS MEMBER TO MAKE DC THE 51st STATE!!/Congress treats the more than 655,000 DC residents like POLITICAL SLAVES!] and the bottom reads [DC must have "STATEHOOD OR ELSE"/U.S. DEMOCRACY is HYPOCRISY!]. Below that it reads [Stand Up! for Democracy in DC (Free DC) with an address, a website, a phone number, and links for social media accounts. On the right side in the bottom corner there is an image of an American flag. On the left side in the bottom corner there is a white circle with a red circle inside. Inside the circle are the words [FREE D.C./STATEHOOD/NOW]. The words are in red except for "Now" which is in black. "Free D.C." is in an arc at the top of the circle and "Statehood" and "Now" are typed in horizontal lines. Under "Free D.C." There is an image of a metal chain.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- flyers
- Topic
- Activism
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Race relations
- Social reform
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Postcard calling for "Statehood or Else" in DC
- Distributed by
- Stand Up for Democracy DC, American, founded 1997
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 × 6 in. (10.2 × 15.2 cm)
- Description
- A postcard for "Statehood Or Else" in DC.
- The postcard has an image of the Supreme Court building at night. There are nine (9) people standing in front of it. Most of them are wearing red. They are holding up black signs that read [STATEHOOD/OR ELSE]. Each letter has its own sign. The letters appear to be purple and look like they are made of strings of lights. There is an outline of a red circle in the top proper right corner. The inside of the circle reads [FREE D.C./STATEHOOD] in red. "Free D.C." is in an arc at the top of the circle and "Statehood" is typed in a horizontal line. In between the words there is an image of a metal chain.
- The back of the postcard is royal blue with white text. The majority is made up of different statements. The top reads [TELL YOUR CONGRESS MEMBER TO MAKE DC THE 51st STATE!!/Congress treats the more than 655,000 DC residents like POLITICAL SLAVES!] and the bottom reads [DC must have "STATEHOOD OR ELSE"/U.S. DEMOCRACY is HYPOCRISY!]. Below that it reads [Stand Up! for Democracy in DC (Free DC) with an address, a website, a phone number, and links for social media accounts. On the right side in the bottom corner there is an image of an American flag. On the left side in the bottom corner there is a white circle with a red circle inside. Inside the circle are the words [FREE D.C./STATEHOOD/NOW]. The words are in red except for "Now" which is in black. "Free D.C." is in an arc at the top of the circle and "Statehood" and "Now" are typed in horizontal lines. Under "Free D.C." There is an image of a metal chain.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- flyers
- Topic
- Activism
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Race relations
- Social reform
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Postcard for the National March to Stop Police Terror
- Distributed by
- Rise Up October, American, 2015
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 × 6 in. (10.2 × 15.2 cm)
- Description
- A postcard promoting a NYC march protesting "police terror" to be held on October 24, 2015.
- The postcard features three (3) rows of colored portraits. There are ten (10) portraits in each row, totaling 30 portraits. The top of the postcard is black with white text reading [NATIONAL MARCH to/STOP POLICE TERROR] and yellow text underneath reading [Saturday, October 24 in NYC]. The bottom of the postcard is red and reads [Which Side Are You On?] in white with a black drop shadow. To the proper left it reads [faces of people/murdered by police] in yellow.
- The top of the back of the postcard is black with yellow text asking people to come together to change history. Below that on a white background there is red text which reads [STOP POLICE/TERROR & MURDER]. The middle of the postcard is black with yellow text and reads [NATIONAL MARCH NYC/Saturday, October 24]. Below that there is a thin red line going across the postcard with [#RISEUPOCTOBER] in white. Below the hashtag, on a white background, there is red and black text in three columns. The first column is for [SATURDAY OCTOBER 24] and lists times and events. The second column is for [THURSDAY/OCTOBER 22] and describes a National Day of Protest. The third column is for [FRIDAY/OCTOBER 23] and mentions non-violent direct action. There is a drawing of several hands raise, all of different sizes and skin colors. The bottom is black with yellow text and lists two websites and a phone number.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- flyers
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Postcard for the National March to Stop Police Terror
- Distributed by
- Rise Up October, American, 2015
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 × 6 in. (10.2 × 15.2 cm)
- Description
- A postcard advertising a stop to police terror.
- The postcard features three (3) rows of colored portraits. There are ten (10) portraits in each row, totaling 30 portraits. The top of the postcard is black with white text reading [NATIONAL MARCH to/STOP POLICE TERROR] and yellow text underneath reading [Saturday, October 24 in NYC]. The bottom of the postcard is red and reads [Which Side Are You On?] in white with a black drop shadow. To the proper left it reads [faces of people/murdered by police] in yellow.
- The top of the back of the postcard is black with yellow text asking people to come together to change history. Below that on a white background there is red text which reads [STOP POLICE/TERROR & MURDER]. The middle of the postcard is black with yellow text and reads [NATIONAL MARCH NYC/Saturday, October 24]. Below that there is a thin red line going across the postcard with [#RISEUPOCTOBER] in white. Below the hashtag, on a white background, there is red and black text in three columns. The first column is for [SATURDAY OCTOBER 24] and lists times and events. The second column is for [THURSDAY/OCTOBER 22] and describes a National Day of Protest. The third column is for [FRIDAY/OCTOBER 23] and mentions non-violent direct action. There is a drawing of several hands raise, all in different sizes and skin colors. The bottom is black with yellow text and lists two websites and a phone number.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- flyers
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.17
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Postcard for The Official "Party With A Purpose" Afterparty, MMM 20th Anniv.
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961
- DJ Superior, American
- Old Engine 12 Firehouse Restaurant, American, founded 2013
- Teezy Money, American
- GREDT A Diversitas Company, American, founded 1980
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 × 7 in. (12.7 × 17.8 cm)
- Description
- A postcard advertising the Million Man March Anniversary after party.
- The image shows a crowd in front of the Capitol building and extending all the way down the mall towards the Washington Monument. The text is white with a red outline, white with a black outline, and red with a white outline. There also white text on a red background at the bottom. The postcard reads [OCTOBER 10, 2015], [THE OFFICIAL "PARTY WITH A PURPOSE" AFTERPARTY/FOLLOWING THE MILLION MAN MARCH], [WASHINGTON FIREHOUSE/1626 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001], [SPONSORED BY: GREDT A DIVERSITAS CO. & SNSW CO.], [A PERCENTAGE OF THE PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS HEROES HOUSE DC LLC & PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN].
- On the proper right side there is a black circle with red and white text which gives the details about time and price, as well as special guests. In the proper top right corner there is a picture of the firehouse. On the proper left side there are pictures of musicians and the text [DJ JAZZY JAY/THE LEGEND] and [DJ SUPERIOR/THE T.O LEGEND] in white with a black outline.
- The back of the postcard has an image of the firehouse as well as several images of musician. It gives information about the musical guest, special guest, hosts, and the address for the firehouse. There is a "Washington Firehouse Restaurant" logo on the left. On the right it reads [THE OFFICIAL/PARTY WITH/A PURPOSE/AFTERPARTY] in black. There is a small add for natural spring water on the bottom.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- flyers
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Men
- Musicians
- Nightlife
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Postcard for The Official "Party With A Purpose" Afterparty, MMM 20th Anniv.
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961
- DJ Superior, American
- Old Engine 12 Firehouse Restaurant, American, founded 2013
- Teezy Money, American
- GREDT A Diversitas Company, American, founded 1980
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 × 7 in. (12.7 × 17.8 cm)
- Description
- A postcard advertising the Million Man March Anniversary after party.
- The image shows a crowd in front of the Capitol building and extending all the way down the mall towards the Washington Monument. The text is white with a red outline, white with a black outline, and red with a white outline. There also white text on a red background at the bottom. The postcard reads [OCTOBER 10, 2015], [THE OFFICIAL "PARTY WITH A PURPOSE" AFTERPARTY/FOLLOWING THE MILLION MAN MARCH], [WASHINGTON FIREHOUSE/1626 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001], [SPONSORED BY: GREDT A DIVERSITAS CO. & SNSW CO.], [A PERCENTAGE OF THE PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS HEROES HOUSE DC LLC & PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN].
- On the proper right side there is a black circle with red and white text which gives the details about time and price, as well as special guests. In the proper top right corner there is a picture of the firehouse. On the proper left side there are pictures of musicians and the text [DJ JAZZY JAY/THE LEGEND] and [DJ SUPERIOR/THE T.O LEGEND] in white with a black outline.
- The back of the postcard has an image of the firehouse as well as several images of musician. It gives information about the musical guest, special guest, hosts, and the address for the firehouse. There is a "Washington Firehouse Restaurant" logo on the left. On the right it reads [THE OFFICIAL/PARTY WITH/A PURPOSE/AFTERPARTY] in black. There is a small add for natural spring water on the bottom.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- flyers
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Men
- Musicians
- Nightlife
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.19
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
CC0
Pinback button stating "Black Lives Matter Everyday", from MMM 20th Anniversary
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper with plastic laminate and metal
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)
- Description
- A black pinback button.
- It reads [BLACK/LIVES/MATTER/everyday] in white.
- There are several small scratches on the pin. The back is metal and does not have anything on it other than a pin at the top.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
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
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 6 × 8 in. (15.2 × 20.3 cm)
- 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.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- flyers
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Men
- Race relations
- Social reform
- U.S. 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
-
Message
- Printed by
- Message, American, founded 1898
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/2 × 8 in. (26.7 × 20.3 cm)
- Description
- The November/December 2015 issue of Message Magazine.
- The front cover features a black and white photo of an African American man in a jail cell. He is standing behind bars with his hands gripped around the bars in front of him. He is wearing a white, long-sleeve, button down shirt and a tie. There is another man in the background, standing behind his proper right shoulder.
- At the top of the magazine there is a rectangle with vertical stripes in red and orange. There are headlines typed in yellow. Below, there is a thin grey rectangle that reads [NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015] in white. Below the rectangle, and partially going over the man's face, it reads [MESSAGE] in large white letters.
- Headlines on the proper right side of the magazine include [Weight Of/INJUSTICE/Coming to terms with/America's Past] and [The/HONOR of/Healing/Toward a fix for the/Troubled Black Heart], typed in various sizes and colors. In the proper right bottom corner there is a white box with black text, including a barcode. In the proper bottom left corner there is an orange plus sign inside of a red circle next to the text [THE EXPERIENCE/SPECTATOR].
- The back of the magazine is white and has an advertisement on the back. There is a red headline that reads [THANKS FOR GIVING!]. There is a fruit basket pictured along with a phone number, the logo for "Edible Arrangements" and other information.
- The magazine has 32 pages.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Topic
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Mass media
- Men
- Race relations
- Religion
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.21
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 2017 MESSAGE MAGAZINE. Permission required for use.
-
Message
- Printed by
- Message, American, founded 1898
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/2 × 8 in. (26.7 × 20.3 cm)
- Description
- The November/December 2015 issue of Message Magazine.
- The front cover features a black and white photo of an African American man in a jail cell. He is standing behind bars with his hands gripped around the bars in front of him. He is wearing a white, long-sleeve, button down shirt and a tie. There is another man in the background, standing behind his proper right shoulder.
- At the top of the magazine there is a rectangle with vertical stripes in red and orange. There are headlines typed in yellow. Below, there is a thin grey rectangle that reads [NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015] in white. Below the rectangle, and partially going over the man's face, it reads [MESSAGE] in large white letters.
- Headlines on the proper right side of the magazine include [Weight Of/INJUSTICE/Coming to terms with/America's Past] and [The/HONOR of/Healing/Toward a fix for the/Troubled Black Heart], typed in various sizes and colors. In the proper right bottom corner there is a white box with black text, including a barcode. In the proper bottom left corner there is an orange plus sign inside of a red circle next to the text [THE EXPERIENCE/SPECTATOR].
- The back of the magazine is white and has an advertisement on the back. There is a red headline that reads [THANKS FOR GIVING!]. There is a fruit basket pictured along with a phone number, the logo for "Edible Arrangements" and other information.
- The magazine has 32 pages.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Topic
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Mass media
- Men
- Race relations
- Religion
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.22
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 2017 MESSAGE MAGAZINE. Permission required for use.
-
CC0
Pinback button stating "Justice Or Else 10-10-2015", from MMM 20th Anniversary
- Distributed by
- Justice or Else, American, founded 2015
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper with plastic laminate and metal
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)
- Description
- A white pinback button.
- It has thick, black text. It reads [JUSTICE], curved along the top, [OR] in the center, and [ELSE], curved along the bottom. Under "or" in thinner text it reads [10-10-2015] in black.
- The back is metal and does not have anything on it other than a pin at the top.
- There is contact information for the button company along the bottom edge of the button.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Men
- Race relations
- Social reform
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.14.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain