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    Flyer advertising a protest against the sale of the Krugerrand

    Created by
    International Committee Against Racism, American, 1973 - 1996
    Date
    1977
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a protest against the sale of the Krugerrand, a South African gold coin. The flyer has browned with age and has a few liquid stains along the left edge. The title reads: [INCAR Says: SAME ENEMY, SAME FIGHT / STOP THE SALE OF THE KRUGERRAND]. There are several paragraphs of text describing effects of the Krugerrand. Protest information is given at the bottom of the page and reads [Assemble: 41 E. 42 ST, (between 5th & Madison) / at 12 Noon Saturday Dec. 10, 1977 / For more info: call 989-5499]. The other side repeats the same information in Spanish.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    South Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Anti-apartheid movements
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Business
    International affairs
    Multilingual communication
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.24
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5061239b6-6c52-450b-bb2e-5ec8903bf0e6
  • Flyer announcing a film showing and forum on Mozambique and Zimbabwe

    Created by
    ZANU Solidarity Committee, American
    Subject of
    Van Lierop, Robert, American
    Kangai, Tirivafi, Zimbabwean
    Date
    January 27,1978
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer announces a film showing and forum about Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The flyer is white with black text and features a photograph of Zimbabwean rebels sitting down with rifles. The title reads: [Mozambique-Zimbabwe / REVOLUTIONARY AFRICAN SOLIDARITY / FILM SHOWING AND FORUM]. A brief description of the film [O POVO ORGANIZADO] and the names of the forum speakers, [TIRIVAFI KANGAI] and [ROBERT VAN LIEROP], are given under the photograph. Location, date and event details are given at the bottom of the page. The back of the flyer is blank except for text in the bottom right corner that reads: [1978]
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Mozambique, Africa
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    Film
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.57
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56d46bd6e-2a55-4b14-94e1-d3588afcf8f8
  • Flyer urging readers to contact their congressional representatives

    Created by
    Committee to Stop the US-South Africa Alliance, American
    Subject of
    African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
    United States Congress, American, founded 1789
    President Carter, Jimmy, American, born 1924
    United Nations, founded 1945
    Date
    February 23, 1978
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer urges readers to contact their congressional representatives to demand the United States stop trade with South Africa. The flyer is yellow with black text. The top of the flyer reads: [U.S. ARMS SOUTH AFRICAN / BOSSES AGAINST OUR / FELLOW BLACK WORKERS]. Near the bottom of the page the flyer reads: [LET'S AID THE STRUGGLE OF / OUR FELLOW BLACK WORKERS / IN SOUTH AFRICA]. The back of the flyer is blank except for text written in the bottom left that reads: [Feb. 18(?) 1978].
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    South Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    International affairs
    Politics
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b82354bb-e7ce-4a02-917d-6204604d571a
  • Flyer announcing a forum and film showing on Namibia

    Created by
    Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
    Subject of
    Namibia 2, Namibian
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a forum and film to show solidarity with the Namibia 2 and the struggle for liberation in Namibia. The flyer is white with black text and features an illustration of an armed fighter with a raised fist. The top of the flyer reads: [In Solidarity with Namibia 2 / Documentary film produced by the South West African Peoples Organization (SWAPO)]. The word [F/ O/ R / U/ M] is spelled out going down the left edge of the flyer and the word [NAMIBIA] is bolded in all caps to the right. The back of the flyer is blank.
    Place used
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    Film
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.55
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd527e671ed-0056-4ae9-9009-852c112d40fd
  • Flyer advertising a silde presentation by Ole Gjerstad

    Created by
    Liberation Support Movement, American, 1969 - 1981
    Subject of
    People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola, Angolan, founded 1956
    Gjerstad, Ole, Norwegian
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    Date
    1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a slide presentation by Ole Gjersad program about the MPLA and the Angolan Revolution. The flyer is yellow with red text and features a photograph of a MPLA soldier. The title reads: [LIBERATION SUPPORTMOVEMENT Presents / ANGOLA /PEOPLE'S / POWER]. The program features a presentation by Ole Gjersad. The back of the flyer features an essay in brown text by Gjerstad called [Media Distorts Events in Angola / Liberation]. The date [1976] is handwritten in the bottom right corner.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    Angola, Central Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Photography
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.65
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd564eb52cc-eae9-4958-9f59-be569839c14f
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    Flyer for demonstration against Portuguese imperialism in Africa

    Created by
    Hunter College Black Student Union, American, founded 1970s
    Date
    November 1971
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a demonstration against Portuguese imperialism. It is white paper with black text and features a hand drawn outline of the African continent. The flyer reads: [DEMONSTRATION AGAINST / PORTUGUESE / IMPERIALISM / NOV. 24 / AT 1PM / AT THE PORTUGUESE / GOVERNMENT TOURIST / INFORMATION AGENCY / 570 5TH AVE. N.Y.C. / AT 48TH St. / BLACK STUDENT UNION / HUNTER COLLEGE]. The back of the flyer has information about Portuguese controlled countries in Africa. Hand written text in the bottom right corner reads [NOV 1971].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Angola, Central Africa, Africa
    Guinea-Bissau, West Africa, Africa
    Mozambique, Africa
    Portugal, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Colonialism
    International affairs
    Portuguese colonialism
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.38
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5627cf137-bdcb-4e03-8f2a-3a2784ff355a
  • Newsletter discussing events in Angola

    Created by
    MPLA Solidarity Committee, American, 1975 - 1976
    Subject of
    Kissinger, Henry Alfred, German, American, born 1923
    Burchett, Wilfred, Australian, 1911 - 1983
    The National Guardian, American, 1948 - 1992
    Nesbitt, Prexy, American
    Date
    March 11, 1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This newsletter discusses Henry Kissinger's foreign policy in Africa and the fight for liberation in Angola. The newsletter is white paper with black text and the words: [Angola News Summary] appear at the top of the page. This newsletter features articles from a number of other news outlets. The first several pages has been excerpted from the April 1976 edition of Southern Africa magazine. The article "How people's power works in Angola" has been excerpted from the National Guardian Newspaper. The article "Civilians were slaughtered in Angola retreat" has been excerpted from the Feb 29, 1976 edition of the London Observer. The last article is written by the Chicago Committee for the liberation of Angola, Mozambique and Guinea-bissau. The letter is five pages each double sided.
    Place depicted
    South Africa, Africa
    Angola, Central Africa, Africa
    Cuba, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Mozambique, Africa
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Guinea-Bissau, West Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    newsletters
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    International affairs
    Journalism
    Mass media
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.29
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Prexy Nesbitt, Jane Bergerol, Wilfred Burchett. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56bd6313b-c677-4c70-9d25-9e98819738bb
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    Flyer advertising the September 1977 issue of The People's Herald

    Created by
    The People's Herald, American, 1977 - 1979
    Subject of
    Young, Andrew Jackson, American, born 1932
    Date
    September 1977
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises the September 1977 issue of the People's Herald. The flyer is blue with black text that reads: [PEOPLE'S HERALD / This Month / RHODESIA/ / ZIMBABWE / Liberation in the Making / STATE OF BLACK AMERICA / What the Blackout brought to light / ON SALE HERE]. The other side of the flyer reads [LEGALIZED GAMBLING? / ANDREW / YOUNG: / A Trojan Horse for Africa / This Month in / People's Herald].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    advertisements
    Topic
    Activism
    Advertising
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Mass media
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5472d9245-42f0-4264-9877-ba523f38fd61
  • United States Department of State Distinguished Honor Award

    Issued by
    United States Department of State, American, founded 1789
    Received by
    Carter, William Beverly Jr., American, 1921 - 1982
    Date
    January 1981
    Medium
    gold with metal and silk (textile)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 15/16 × 1 7/16 × 3/8 in. (7.5 × 3.7 × 0.9 cm)
    Description
    A United States Department of State Distinguished Honor Award issued to Ambassador William Beverly Carter, Jr. This medal is a composite object: a bar pin with a safety catch, holding a white ribbon attached to a gold medal. The ribbon is looped over the front of the bar pin. The ribbon is white with three (3), thin, vertical, navy blue stripes. The bottom of the ribbon is threaded through the bail at the top of the medal. The medal is gold toned and roughly rounded. The obverse is dominated by the Great Seal of the United States: a bald eagle with its wings displayed, holding a bundle of thirteen (13) arrows in its left talon and an olive branch in its right talon. In its beak, the eagle clutches a scroll with the motto [E PLURIBUS] and [UNUM]. Over the eagle’s head there is a cluster of thirteen (13) five-pointed stars surrounded by a ring of circular clouds. A vertically striped shield covers the eagle's breast. The seal is framed by two relief concentric circles. Text between the circles reads, [DEPARTMENT OF STATE] at the top and [UNITED STATES OF AMERICA] at the bottom, separated by two five-pointed stars. Wrapped around the bottom of the circular frame, is a wreath and a scroll with stamped text that reads [DISTINGUISHED / HONOR AWARD]. On the reverse of the medal at the center is stamped text that reads [W. BEVERLY CERTER / JANUARY 1981]. At the bottom is a stamped maker’s mark and carat stamp [P / S / PROV] and [10KT].
    Place made
    Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa, Africa
    Tanzania, East Africa, Africa
    Collection title
    Archive of Ambassador W. Beverly Carter
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    commemorative medals
    Topic
    Africa
    Government
    International affairs
    Politics
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Ambassador William Beverly Carter, Jr.
    Object number
    A2019.45.1.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5133f8da5-5401-4b16-8b32-c5426b5ff1ab
  • Liberian Order of African Redemption star awarded to William Beverly Carter

    Issued by
    Republic of Liberia, Liberian, founded 1848
    Received by
    Carter, William Beverly Jr., American, 1921 - 1982
    Subject of
    President Tolbert, William, Liberian, 1913 - 1980
    Date
    ca. 1977
    Medium
    enamel on metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 1/8 × 3 1/8 × 5/8 in. (7.9 × 7.9 × 1.6 cm)
    Description
    The Liberian Order of African Redemption Grand Commander star awarded to Ambassador William Beverly Carter, Jr. by Liberian President William Richard Tolbert Jr. The medal is a five-pointed star, constructed from metal and detailed in gilt and enamel. It is a gold toned medal with a pin and a “C” clasp closure. Each point of the star is covered in white enamel and terminates with a gilt ball. Golden rays extend from between the arms. At the center of the star there is a roundel with two (2) figures with broken chains at their feet, kneeling at the base of a cross bearing the letters [INRI]. The figures, a male and a female, are depicted in profile facing the cross. The male’s hands are held up in a prayer pose, while the female’s proper left hand rests on the cross. The roundel is framed by two (2) circular bands, the outer band is small connected beads and the inner band a green and red enameled wreath of laurels and berries.
    Place used
    Liberia, West Africa, Africa
    Collection title
    Archive of Ambassador W. Beverly Carter
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    commemorative medals
    Topic
    Africa
    Government
    International affairs
    Politics
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Ambassador William Beverly Carter, Jr.
    Object number
    A2019.45.1.3.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58b03872e-565b-4dbc-ac2f-7ea971f9bd98
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    Flyer for Southern Africa: The Struggle for National Liberation conference

    Created by
    Yale- New Haven Southern Africa Solidarity Committee, American, founded 1976
    Subject of
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    United Nations, founded 1945
    National Anti-Imperialist Movement in Solidarity with African Liberation, American, 1978 - 1990
    Date
    April 9-10, 1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a conference entitled Southern Africa: The Struggle for National Liberation. The flyer is white paper with black text. The flyer reads: [SOUTHERN AFRICA: The Struggle for National Liberation / A Conference sponsored by / The Yale-New Haven Southern African Solidarity Committee / Yale University / April 9-10, 1976 / Friday, April 9, 7:30p.m. - 9:45p.m., Davies Auditorium (Prospect St. near Grove St.) / Saturday, April 10, 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m., Linsly Chittenden (Old Campus, Chapel & High St.)]. The back of the flyer details the schedule of events of the conference and information about the presenters.
    Place used
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Angola, Central Africa, Africa
    Namibia, Africa
    Guinea, Africa"&op=Search">West Africa, Africa
    South Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    Education
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56e46c964-039c-46f0-925a-47112228e7bc
  • Flyer advertising television program about liberation in Namibia

    Created by
    Brath, Elombe, American, 1936 - 2014
    Subject of
    Nujoma, Sam, Namibian, born 1929
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a television program about liberation in Namibia featuring an interview with Sam Nujoma. The flyer is white and features a photograph of Sam Nujoma. All text is centered on the page and reads: [NAMIBIA / FOCUS ON A LIBERATION STRUGGLE / Sunday, Dec. 21st, 12:30pm / LIKE IT IS/WABC-TV / Featuring An Exclusive Interview With / SWAPO President Sam Nujoma / A Program Produced by Elombe Brath]. The back of the flyer is blank.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Mass media
    Television
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.71
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50deb1149-7498-4205-92c9-eabe5d3407c4
  • Articles detailing the trial of South African activists

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    South African Student Organization, South African, 1968 - 1977
    Myeza, Justice
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    These articles detail the trial of South African activists. The first page of the article has an image of activists in the top right and bottom left corners. The image in the top right corner is of a silhouette of an activist behind bars. The image in the bottom left is of an activist identified as [Mr. Justice Myeza]. The document contains eight pages of white paper with black ink and each page is single sided.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    South Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    articles
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    International affairs
    Law
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ca12c51c-8782-4324-b2e4-4cbd296707a0
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    Flyer advertising a protest against slaughter in Rhodesia

    Created by
    Youth Against War & Fascism, American, founded 1961
    Date
    January 29, 1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a protest against the slaughter in Rhodesia. The flyer is white with black text. The title, subtitles, and location information are bolded in all caps. The title, [PROTEST THE SLAUGHTER / IN RHODESIA], is centered on the page as are the subtitles [FASCIST TERROR MOUNTS AGAINST ZIMBABWE], [5,000,000 AFRICANS TO 250,000 WHITES, BUT...], [RHODESIA HANDED TO RACISTS BY U.S. & BRITAIN], and [AFRICAN MASSES RESIST]. The back of the flyer is blank except for handwritten text in the bottom left that reads: [JAN / 1972].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.66
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5444c1aee-3700-418c-9466-b33c0c9b5578
  • Africa News Vol. VI Number 19

    Published by
    African News Inc., American
    Subject of
    Kissinger, Henry Alfred, German, American, born 1923
    Date
    May 10,1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 8 1/2 × 7 in. (21.6 × 17.8 cm)
    Description
    This edition of Africa News discusses Henry Kissinger's policies, Ethiopia, and South African and Rhodesian responses to activism. The publication is square shaped and is printed on brown paper with black text. The title reads [Africa News / A WEEKLY DIGEST OF AFRICAN AFFAIRS]. The back of the paper has the continuation of a story and publication information.
    Place made
    Durham, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    South Africa, Africa
    Ethiopia, Africa
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Somalia, Africa
    Djibouti, Africa
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    newspapers
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Colonialism
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Journalism
    Mass media
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.25
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Africa News Service, Inc. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51b2ffd5c-1011-4649-9fc1-ee2c736596fb
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    Flyer advertising "Afrika Night & Dance" benefit for a free Zimbabwe

    Created by
    Zimbabwe Relief and Development Fund, INC., American, founded 1970
    Subject of
    Innis, Roy, American, born 1934
    Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
    Jordan, Vernon, American, born 1935
    Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981
    Logan, Jomo, American
    Kenneth A. Gibson, American, born 1932
    Francis, Ennis, American
    Wingate, Livingston, American
    Johns, Alma, American
    Rangle, Charles Bernard, American, born 1930
    Sutton, Percy Ellis, American, 1920 - 2009
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Date
    March 1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises the second annual Afrika Night & Dance of the Zimbabwe Relief and Development Fund Inc. The flyer is white with black text that reads [Zimbabwe Relief and Development Fund Inc. / PRESENTS ITS SECOND ANNUAL / AFRIKA NIGHT & DANCE / BENEFIT FOR / A FREE ZIMBABWE (Rhodesia) / A NIGHT especially dedicated to the Struggle for FREEDOM / IN ZIMBABWE. / Our brothers and sisters in ZIMBABWE have an avowed deter- / mination to fight it out until they become FREE. You can help / them help themselves still MORE. / AFRIKA NIGHT and DANCE has been organization for you just / for this purpose. It is NOT just another affair...It is THE / AFFAIR --For A Cause! / Let's Weld Our Brotherhood With ACTION At: / CONCOURSE PLAZA GRAND BALLROOM / Grand Concourse at 161 Street Bronx, N.Y. / SATURDAY, MARCH 4th, 1972 / 10 P.M. - 3 A.M. / CHA-CHA-CHA!! -AFRIKAN HIGHLIFE CALYPSO RHYTHMS / AFRIKAN- AMERICN HITS / Presenting the Fantastic Afrikan Band: / MENSAH and EKOW BOTCHEY / DONATION: $6.00 Dress Optional Packages Permitted / Tickets Information: / Leorna Barzey: 893-7905 (eve.) / Mhezi Gutu: 283-3780 / Evelyn Kaonza: 749-0700 x216 / Mashoko Chinhenzwah: 281-0754 (eve.) / SislyeMahlahla: 887-2402 (Eve.) / Invited Guests of Honor Include: / African Ambassadors to the United Nations / Honorable Kenneth A. Gibson --Mayor of Newark / Percy Sutton --Borough President of Manhattan / Congressman Charles Rangel / Roy Wilkins--Executive Director NAACP / Alma Johns--WWRL Commentator / Vernon Jordan, Jr. --Exec. Dir. N.A.T. Urban League / Livingston Wingate--Director of N. Y. C. Urban / League / Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm / Roy Innis / Ennis Francis--International Commission on Africa / Jomo Logan].
    The back of the flyer is blank except for the text written in the bottom left corner that reads [MARCH 1972].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Afrobeat (Music)
    Black power
    Calypso (Music)
    Dance
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Music
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.49
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50de62389-185a-4114-acdd-0cc8a20bd93b
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    Pamphlet for the 1977 March on the White House for African Liberation

    Created by
    African Liberation Day Coalition, American
    Subject of
    Zimbabwe African National Union, Zimbabwean, 1963 - 1987
    Pan Africanist Congress, South African, founded 1959
    Date
    1977
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 1/4 × 8 5/8 in. (28.6 × 21.9 cm)
    Description
    This pamphlet announces a march on the White House for African liberation. The flyer is white but has browned with age, has black text and features a photograph of people protesting. The text on the cover reads: [Victory to the People / of Southern Africa!] [MARCH ON / THE WHITE HOUSE / AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY / SAT., MAY 28 / There will be speakers from ZANU Zimbabwe African Nationalist Union / and PAC Pan Africanist Congress / AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY COALITION]. The interior pages, two in total, contain information about different political and activist movements in Africa and has the title [FIGHT IMPERIALISM AND NATIONAL OPRRESION / FROM THE USA TO THE USA!]. The back of the pamphlet has additional information about the sponsors of the march and where to meet to start on the day of the march.
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Africa
    South Africa, Africa
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    pamphlets
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f0530cc9-5a27-48e0-911f-929929b85a4c
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    Flyer advertising an event entitled Angola: From Liberation to Reconstruction

    Created by
    Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
    Subject of
    Youth Against War & Fascism, American, founded 1961
    Asian Youth Movement, British, 1970 - 1989
    People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola, Angolan, founded 1956
    Brath, Elombe, American, 1936 - 2014
    Smith, Melba, American
    Edmunds, Mimi, Americans
    Holmes, Larry, American, born 1949
    Patrice Lumumba Coalition, American, founded 1975
    Date
    March 1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a two-day seminar about reconstruction in Angola. The flyer is white paper with black text and features a photograph Angolan activists. The flyer reads: [ANGOLA: FROM LIBERATION TO RECONSTRUCTION / A 2-DAY SEMINAR ON / THE UM SO POVO PRO- / GRAM OF RECONCILIATION / AND RECONSTRUCTION IN / ANGOLA / PLACE: HIGHER GROUND CINEMA / 26 W. 20 STREET N.Y.C / TIME: / 8:00 P.M. / MON-TUE MARCH 15-16 / HEAR / Melba Smith, MPLA Solidarity Ctee. / Mimi Edmunds, MPLA Solidarity Ctee. / Larry Holmes, YAWF. (Delegate to the recent / seminar in Havana with MPLA Officials). / Elombe Brath, Patrice Lumumba Coalition, / (Recently returned from an official trip to / the People's Republic of Angola). / SEE / "ANGOLA: 2nd. WAR OF LIBERATION," a film made / by the MPLA. / DONATION / $1.00 / Sponsored by PASOA, YAWF, AYM, (partial list) / For info call 280-3992, 989-3602, AL5-8033 / APARTHEID OUT OF ANGOLA." FREE THE SASO 9!]. The back of the flyer lists the March programs of the Pan African Students Organization in the Americas.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Angola, Central Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Anti-apartheid movements
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Associations and institutions
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.67
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e5eff263-5a84-4b32-a25e-69f320dc41f6
  • General Colin L. Powell Oral History Interview

    Created by
    National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003
    Recorded by
    Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American
    Interview of
    General Powell, Colin L., American, born 1937
    Interviewed by
    Bunch, Lonnie G. III, American, born 1952
    Subject of
    President Bush, George W., American, born 1946
    United States Army, American, founded 1775
    Date
    August 2016
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    Duration (2016.129.15.1a): 57.2 minutes
    Duration (2016.129.15.2a): 56.4 minutes
    Description
    The oral history consists of 2016.129.15.1a and 2016.129.15.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.
    93.98498 GB
    General Colin Powell was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. General Powell donated several items including a uniform that is on display to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
    In this interview conducted by National Museum of African American History and Culture Director Lonnie Bunch, General Colin Powell discusses his early life as the son of Jamaican immigrants and the journey to a long and distinguished military career that culminated in being appointed the first African American Secretary of State under President George W. Bush.
    Place collected
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Collection Donor Oral History Project
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    video recordings
    oral histories
    digital media - born digital
    Topic
    Immigration
    International affairs
    Military
    Museums
    Politics
    Race relations
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Vietnam War, 1961-1975
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.129.15.1a-.2a
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5617891af-ab5b-4d50-b64b-225690b03f38
  • Revolution

    Published by
    African National Council-Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean, 1971 - 1974
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Title
    Newsletter about liberating Zimbabwe through armed struggle
    Description
    This newsletter from the African National Counceil of Zimbabwe discusses the liberation of Zimbabwe through armed struggle. The front cover of the newsletter is tan with black text and features a drawing of Zimbabwe that reads: [OUR / ZIMBABWE / We love / & Cherish]. The title is typed and reads: [REVOLUTION / IN REVOLUTION UNITY IS POWER]. The names of surrounding countires are written around the drawing: [Zambia] to the north, [Mozambique] to the east, [S. Africa] to the south, and [Botswana] to the west. The bottom of the front page reads: [OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE / Unite to liberate Zimbabwe through armed struggle / REGISTERED AT THE GPO AS A NEWSPAPER]. The interior consists of articles, images, and illustrations. The back cover is blank.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    South Africa, Africa
    Botswana, Africa
    Zambia, Africa
    Mozambique, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    newsletters
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.48
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd538e3fc6e-c39c-4c9a-b3f3-a1caec5f6d57

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