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  • Image for #1960Now Atlanta/ Hell Talmbout/ Janelle Monae: Untitled

    #1960Now Atlanta/ Hell Talmbout/ Janelle Monae: Untitled

    A black-and-white photograph taken at a Black Lives Matter rally in Atlanta, Georgia. At center is musician Roman GianArthur. He stands with his arms by his sides, a tear rolling down his face. Next to and behind GianArthur are other women and men.
    Photograph by
    Bright, Sheila Pree, American, born 1967
    Subject of
    GianArthur, Roman, American, born 1988
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 12 × 12 in. (30.5 × 30.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 16 1/2 × 13 in. (41.9 × 33 cm)
    Type
    portraits
    inkjet prints
    Portfolio/Series
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place captured
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    2015
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph taken at a Black Lives Matter rally in Atlanta, Georgia. At center is musician Roman GianArthur. He stands with his arms by his sides, a tear rolling down his face. Next to and behind GianArthur are other women and men.
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Justice
    Musicians
    Photography
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Sheila Pree Bright
    Object number
    2016.44.20
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Sheila Pree Bright
  • Image for Untitled

    Untitled

    & it continues ::: #SayTheirNames #BlackLivesMatter ::: #Baltimore #DVNLLN - Devin Allen (@bydvnlln), Instagram, 08/09/2015.
    Photograph by
    Allen, Devin, American, born 1989
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Brown, Michael Jr., 1996 - 2014
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3264 pixels × 4928 pixels
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born digital
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place captured
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    August 9, 2015
    Caption
    & it continues ::: #SayTheirNames #BlackLivesMatter ::: #Baltimore #DVNLLN - Devin Allen (@bydvnlln), Instagram, 08/09/2015.
    Description
    A black-and-white digital photograph by Devin Allen of an unidentified Black Lives Matter protestor in Baltimore, Maryland. The man sits cross-legged on the sidewalk with his right hand resting below his chin. The top of his face and head are out of frame. In his left hand he holds the handle of a protest sign that lays on the sidewalk to his left. The sign has the words "BLACK / LIVES / MATTER" printed in black text and repeated once. The man wears a black t-shirt with a screen-printed image that reads "KNOW YOUR / RIGHTS / COP WATCH / PEOPLE'S POWER / ASSEMBLY". A crowd of people with raised fists is printed between the lines of the text "RIGHTS" and "COP WATCH."
    92.09 MB
    Topic
    Activism
    Communities
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Photography
    Race relations
    Resistance
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Devin Allen
    Object number
    2016.98.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Devin Allen
  • Image for Pinback button for Angela Davis Day

    Pinback button for Angela Davis Day

    An orange and black pinback button for Angela Davis Day, 1971. The button has black text that reads [Angela Davis Day / Free Angela / Bail Now / Central Park - September 25, 1971]. The text surrounds a picture of Angela Davis, found at the center of the button. The exterior edge of the button has the manufacture's name and stamp printed in black ink....
    Manufactured by
    N. G. Slater Corporation, American, founded 1936
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 1/8 × 2 1/8 × 3/8 in. (5.4 × 5.4 × 1 cm)
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
    Place depicted
    Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1971
    Description
    An orange and black pinback button for Angela Davis Day, 1971. The button has black text that reads [Angela Davis Day / Free Angela / Bail Now / Central Park - September 25, 1971]. The text surrounds a picture of Angela Davis, found at the center of the button. The exterior edge of the button has the manufacture's name and stamp printed in black ink. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Justice
    Politics (Practical)
    Prisons
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.25
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
  • Image for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Discussion with Police after Assault, SCLC Convention

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Discussion with Police after Assault, SCLC Convention

    A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Reverend Ralph Abernathy in discussion with a Birmingham police officer. King sits in an armchair, against a cement-brick wall, wearing a dark suit and tie. His hands are clasped in his lap and he is looking directly at the police officer....
    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
    Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Birmingham Police Department, founded 1871
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2951pixels × 4596pixels
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place captured
    Birmingham, West Midlands County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1962
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Reverend Ralph Abernathy in discussion with a Birmingham police officer. King sits in an armchair, against a cement-brick wall, wearing a dark suit and tie. His hands are clasped in his lap and he is looking directly at the police officer. Abernathy sits on the arm of King's chair, wearing a dark suit and tie, also facing the officer. Both Abernathy and King have white badges on their jackets. The police officer, in uniform and cap, has his back to the viewer lifting his left arm. There is an additional man on the left of the image in a dark overcoat and hat.
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Hate crimes
    Justice
    Photography
    Political organizations
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales
    Object number
    2015.129.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
  • Image for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Discussion with His Attacker, SCLC Convention

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Discussion with His Attacker, SCLC Convention

    A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a discussion with Roy James surrounded by men and women. King and James are seated in the center of the image with a circle of standing people surrounding them. King is wearing a dark suit and tie with a name badge on his left jacket lapel. James is wearing a white collared shirt....
    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Birmingham Police Department, founded 1871
    James, Roy, American, born 1938
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3155pixels × 4584pixels
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place captured
    Birmingham, West Midlands County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1962
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a discussion with Roy James surrounded by men and women. King and James are seated in the center of the image with a circle of standing people surrounding them. King is wearing a dark suit and tie with a name badge on his left jacket lapel. James is wearing a white collared shirt. The image is taken from behind the group with half of the circle's back to the viewer.
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Hate crimes
    Justice
    Photography
    Political organizations
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales
    Object number
    2015.129.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
  • Image for Birmingham Police Escorting Rev. Ralph Abernathy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for Questioning

    Birmingham Police Escorting Rev. Ralph Abernathy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for Questioning

    A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Reverend Ralph Abernathy getting into a Birmingham police car surrounded by policemen. Abernathy is shown getting into the front seat of the police car, only his back is seen by the viewer. King is standing next to the open door, holding the open window. He is wearing a dark suit and tie with a badge on his left jacket lapel....
    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
    Birmingham Police Department, founded 1871
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3020pixels × 4555pixels
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place captured
    Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1962
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Reverend Ralph Abernathy getting into a Birmingham police car surrounded by policemen. Abernathy is shown getting into the front seat of the police car, only his back is seen by the viewer. King is standing next to the open door, holding the open window. He is wearing a dark suit and tie with a badge on his left jacket lapel. A man stands behind King in a dark suit and jacket. A policeman is in the center of the image, with his back to the viewer, watches Abernathy get into the car. A group of onlookers stands in the background, on the left of the image, behind the policemen. Behind, a brick building and a house can be seen.
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Justice
    Law
    Photography
    Resistance
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales
    Object number
    2015.129.28
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
  • Image for Arrest of Wyatt "Tee" Walker

    Arrest of Wyatt "Tee" Walker

    A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker and Martin Luther King, Jr. walking toward a Birmingham police car surrounded by policemen. Walker is featured mid-stride, facing the camera, walking forward wearing a dark suit, bowler hat, and badge on his jacket. King is walking behind Walker, on his right, wearing a dark suit and tie, looking at Walker....
    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Rev. Dr. Walker, Wyatt Tee, American, 1929 - 2018
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Birmingham Police Department, founded 1871
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3077pixels × 4530pixels
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place captured
    Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1962
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker and Martin Luther King, Jr. walking toward a Birmingham police car surrounded by policemen. Walker is featured mid-stride, facing the camera, walking forward wearing a dark suit, bowler hat, and badge on his jacket. King is walking behind Walker, on his right, wearing a dark suit and tie, looking at Walker. A group of policemen stand on Walker's left, including one officer ushering in a man and women into the police car. The policeman's hand is gripping the back of the man's pants. Another police officer is bending over into the open back car door of the police vehicle. Men and women can be seen walking around the central policemen.
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Justice
    Law
    Photography
    Resistance
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales
    Object number
    2015.129.29
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
  • Image for Da Judge

    Da Judge

    Da Judge - City Hall Basement, Brooklyn, New York, 1930's
    Photograph by
    Schwartz, Joe, American, 1913 - 2013
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and Sheet): 8 11/16 x 8 5/8 in. (22.1 x 21.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    Brooklyn City Hall, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1930s
    Caption
    Da Judge - City Hall Basement, Brooklyn, New York, 1930's
    Joe Schwartz, Folk Photography: Poems I've Never Written (2000), 28.
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of a New York judge sitting on the bench.
    Topic
    Justice
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joe Schwartz and Family
    Object number
    2010.74.29
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Joe Schwartz
  • Image for Young Segregationist Arrested

    Young Segregationist Arrested

    A black-and-white digital image of a young man being arrested in the middle of the street. The man stands in the center of the image with his hands behind his back. He is wearing a stripped t-shirt and jeans. The policeman stands directly behind the man, looking toward his hands, while reaching for an item on his belt. The policeman is wearing a white helmet and trench coat....
    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Alabama Highway Patrol, founded 1936
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3106pixels × 4579pixels
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place captured
    Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1965
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of a young man being arrested in the middle of the street. The man stands in the center of the image with his hands behind his back. He is wearing a stripped t-shirt and jeans. The policeman stands directly behind the man, looking toward his hands, while reaching for an item on his belt. The policeman is wearing a white helmet and trench coat. To the left of the image, a large group of people can be seen facing toward the rear of the photo and holding flags. Signs behind the group state [Coca-Cola CANTERBURRY'S Coca-Cola MARKET]. A motorcycle is parked right next to the policeman and one policeman can be seen running forward through the dashboard. Cars are parked along the right side of the road.
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Hate crimes
    Justice
    Law
    Photography
    Race relations
    Segregation
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales
    Object number
    2015.129.55
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
  • Image for Military Police and State Troopers Guarding the Alabama State Capitol

    Military Police and State Troopers Guarding the Alabama State Capitol

    A black-and-white digital image of the Military Police and Alabama Highway Patrol standing in front of the Alabama State Capitol. In the forefront of the image stands an Alabama Highway Patrolman looking toward the right, one hand resting on his gun and the other holding the strap across his chest. On the left of the image, a Military Policeman is featured mid-stride walking toward the left....
    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Military Police Corps, American, founded 1941
    Alabama Highway Patrol, founded 1936
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3912pixels × 5958pixels
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1965
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of the Military Police and Alabama Highway Patrol standing in front of the Alabama State Capitol. In the forefront of the image stands an Alabama Highway Patrolman looking toward the right, one hand resting on his gun and the other holding the strap across his chest. On the left of the image, a Military Policeman is featured mid-stride walking toward the left. A line of Patrolman are seen standing on the landing of the capitol steps. All are in full uniform and white helmets.
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Government
    Justice
    Photography
    Political organizations
    Resistance
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales
    Object number
    2015.129.90
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
  • Image for Lobby card for Lem Hawkins' Confession

    Lobby card for Lem Hawkins' Confession

    Lobby card for the film Lem Hawkins' Confession.
    Created by
    Micheaux Film and Book Company, American, 1918 - 1940
    Subject of
    Russell, Alice B., American, 1889 - 1984
    Oscar Micheaux, American, 1884 - 1951
    Brooks, Clarence, American, 1896 - 1969
    Van Engle, Dorothy, American, 1910 - 2004
    Alex Lovejoy, American, 1893 - 1946
    Bishop, Andrew S., American, 1894 - 1959
    Bowman, Laura, American, 1881 - 1957
    Managas, Lionel, Venezuelan, 1889 - 1945
    Burns, Sandy, American
    Freeman, Bee, American, 1899 - 1986
    Wilson, Eunice, American, 1911 - 1984
    Loveless, Henrietta, America, 1903 - 1934
    McClane, Lorenzo, American, 1897 - 1975
    Davis, Helen, American, 1881 - 1945
    Hannah, David
    Printed by
    New York Gravure Corp., American
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 9 3/4 × 12 1/2 in. (24.8 × 31.8 cm)
    H x W (sheet): 11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
    Type
    lobby cards
    Collection title
    A Cinema Apart: African American Film Memorabilia (Larry Richards Collection)
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1935
    Description
    Lobby card for the film Lem Hawkins' Confession.
    This lobby card features a colored image from the film of a man (Alec Lovejoy as Lem Hawkins) kneeling over the body of a woman on the floor. The man wears blue denim overalls and a checked shirt. Above the scene is written [A. BURTON RUSSELL / presents / "LEM HAWKINS' CONFESSION" / Based on the Sensational / "Stanfield / Murder / Case" / Written and Directed by / OSCAR MICHEAUX] in blue, black and red text. On the right side of the card is a black box with the cast members listed. At bottom right corner, in white, is written [COPYRIGHT / MCMXXV by / MICHEAUX PICTURES CORP. / N.Y.C.]. In the bottom right corner of the card, beneath the image, is written [NEW YORK GRAVURE CORP. MADE IN U.S.A.].
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Topic
    Actors
    Advertising
    Film
    Justice
    Law
    Race films
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.118.122.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
  • Image for Plywood panel from a mural at Resurrection City

    Plywood panel from a mural at Resurrection City

    Second (2) of twelve (12) painted plywood panels from the Resurrection City mural that was created and displayed in the encampment on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. during the summer of 1968....
    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
    Medium
    oil paint and ink on plywood
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 48 x 96 x 1/2 in. (121.9 x 243.8 x 1.3 cm)
    Type
    mural paintings
    Classification
    Visual Arts
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1968
    Description
    Second (2) of twelve (12) painted plywood panels from the Resurrection City mural that was created and displayed in the encampment on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. during the summer of 1968. Depicted on this panel is the continuation of the phrase "HUNGER'S WALL" from the panel to the left, along with other text in red, black and yellow paint, including "AMERICA - BREAK DOWN YOUR WALL", "Cosmic Brotherhood (High Frequency)", "Peace Brother", "MESTIZO", "LATINOS UNIDOS PARA SIEMPRE", and " Blackness for Blacks." This segment is from the upper row of panels, second from the left.
    Topic
    Activism
    Art
    Black power
    Freedom
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Men
    Poverty
    Race relations
    Resistance
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Vincent DeForest
    Object number
    2012.110.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
  • Image for Lobby card for Intruder in the Dust

    Lobby card for Intruder in the Dust

    The lobby card depicts three men in a room. The man to the far left is sitting and appearing to be getting either dressed or undressed. The man in the middle is kneeling in front of the fireplace in the room. The third man is standing to the far right and making eye contact with the sitting man. He wears blue overalls over a red shirt....
    Distributed by
    National Screen Service, American, 1920 - 2000
    Produced by
    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., founded 1924
    Subject of
    Brian, David, 1914 - 1993
    Jarman, Claude Jr., born 1934
    Juano Hernández, 1896 - 1970
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 13/16 × 12 7/8 in. (25 × 32.7 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.5 cm)
    Type
    lobby cards
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1949
    Description
    The lobby card depicts three men in a room. The man to the far left is sitting and appearing to be getting either dressed or undressed. The man in the middle is kneeling in front of the fireplace in the room. The third man is standing to the far right and making eye contact with the sitting man. He wears blue overalls over a red shirt. The lobby card has text in the bottom left corner that reads "M.G.M. presents/ Intruder/ In the Dust/ Starring David Brian - Claude Jarman Jr. / Juano Hernandez/ A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture."
    Topic
    Actors
    American South
    Hollywood (Film)
    Justice
    Race discrimination
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.118.117.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1949 Loew's Incorporated. Permission required for use.
  • Image for Pinback button featuring Nelson Mandela

    Pinback button featuring Nelson Mandela

    Round pin-back button featuring a black and white photograph of Nelson Mandela. Surrounding the photograph on three sides is yellow and green type. Yellow and green type reads, [NELSON/MANDELA/THE STRUGGLE IS MY LIFE]. White type along bottom edge, [DONNELLY COLT CUSTOMPRINTING, BOX 188 HAMPTON, CT. 06247 203-455-9621].
    Manufactured by
    Donnelly/Colt Progressive Resources, American, founded 1975
    Subject of
    Mandela, Nelson, South African, 1918 - 2013
    Owned by
    Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 2 1/4 × 3/8 in. (5.7 × 1 cm)
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Date
    after 1975
    Description
    Round pin-back button featuring a black and white photograph of Nelson Mandela. Surrounding the photograph on three sides is yellow and green type. Yellow and green type reads, [NELSON/MANDELA/THE STRUGGLE IS MY LIFE]. White type along bottom edge, [DONNELLY COLT CUSTOMPRINTING, BOX 188 HAMPTON, CT. 06247 203-455-9621].
    Topic
    Africa
    International affairs
    Justice
    Politics (Practical)
    Prisons
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.201.1.32
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
  • Image for Pinback button promoting the Housing Now! National March

    Pinback button promoting the Housing Now! National March

    Round pin-back button featuring blue and red type against a white background. Type reads, [HOUSING/NOW!/NATIONAL MARCH/OCTOBER 7, 1989/U.S. CAPITOL].
    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 2 1/4 × 3/8 in. (5.7 × 1 cm)
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1989
    Description
    Round pin-back button featuring blue and red type against a white background. Type reads, [HOUSING/NOW!/NATIONAL MARCH/OCTOBER 7, 1989/U.S. CAPITOL].
    Topic
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Politics (Practical)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.201.1.51
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Cabinet card of Sojourner Truth

    Cabinet card of Sojourner Truth

    Cabinet card depicting Sojourner Truth seated, wearing a dark dress and a white shawl and cap. Her right arm is folded at the waist, her left arm is resting on a small table. She holds knitting in her left hand. On the table are a book and a vase of flowers....
    Created by
    Truth, Sojourner, American, 1797 - 1883
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Truth, Sojourner, American, 1797 - 1883
    Medium
    albumen and silver on photographic paper on cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 5 1/2 x 4 in. (14 x 10.2 cm)
    H x W (card): 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (16.5 x 10.8 cm)
    Type
    cabinet photographs
    albumen prints
    portraits
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Media Arts-Photography
    Exhibition
    Slavery and Freedom
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053
    Place purchased
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1864
    Description
    Cabinet card depicting Sojourner Truth seated, wearing a dark dress and a white shawl and cap. Her right arm is folded at the waist, her left arm is resting on a small table. She holds knitting in her left hand. On the table are a book and a vase of flowers. Beneath her image is a printed caption that reads "I sell the shadow to support the substance/ Sojourner Truth." On the back in the center is a block of printed text that reads "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1864, by SOJOURNER TRUTH, in the clerk's office, of the U.S. District Court, for the Eastern District of Michigan."
    Topic
    Antislavery
    Identity
    Justice
    Slavery
    Social reform
    United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.207.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
  • Image for Handmade sign from a rally after the killing of VonDerrit Myers in St. Louis, MO

    Handmade sign from a rally after the killing of VonDerrit Myers in St. Louis, MO

    A handmade sign used at a demonstration led by a Unitarian Church in south St. Louis, Missouri located on the corner of Hampton Avenue and Chippewa Street, following the killing of VonDerrit Myers. The white, posterboard sign has text written in blue ink on the front that reads, [RACIST INJUSTICE / HURTS EVERYONE / SPEAK OUT!]....
    Created by
    Griesbach, Sarah, American
    Subject of
    VonDerrit Myers Jr., American, 1996 - 2014
    Medium
    ink, paper and pressure-sensitive tape on Fome-Cor (TM)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 × 35 13/16 × 3/16 in. (30.5 × 91 × 0.5 cm)
    Type
    signs
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Place used
    Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    2014
    Description
    A handmade sign used at a demonstration led by a Unitarian Church in south St. Louis, Missouri located on the corner of Hampton Avenue and Chippewa Street, following the killing of VonDerrit Myers. The white, posterboard sign has text written in blue ink on the front that reads, [RACIST INJUSTICE / HURTS EVERYONE / SPEAK OUT!]. On the back are three photocopied articles related to Larry Fiquette, the former Reader's Advocate columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, that have been affixed to the sign using pieces of clear adhesive tape.
    Topic
    Activism
    Communities
    Justice
    Race discrimination
    Race relations
    Resistance
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Darian Wigfall and Sarah Griesbach
    Object number
    2015.110
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Darian Wigfall/Sarah Griesbach
  • Image for T-shirt with "I Can't Breathe" worn and signed by Derrick Rose during warm-ups

    T-shirt with "I Can't Breathe" worn and signed by Derrick Rose during warm-ups

    Before the Chicago Bulls' December 6, 2014 game against the Golden State Warriors, Derrick Rose came out of the tunnel for warm-ups wearing this shirt that read "I Can't Breathe." It was a reference to the non-indictment of a New York City police officer in the choking death of Eric Garner a week prior.
    Manufactured by
    Fruit of the Loom, founded 1851
    Worn by
    Derrick Rose, American, born 1988
    Subject of
    Garner, Eric, 1970 - 2014
    Chicago Bulls, American, founded 1966
    Medium
    cotton, metallic ink
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (on form): 31 × 26 1/2 × 12 in. (78.7 × 67.3 × 30.5 cm)
    H x W x D (flat): 32 × 37 × 1/8 in. (81.3 × 94 × 0.3 cm)
    Type
    T-shirts
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    December 6, 2014
    Caption
    Before the Chicago Bulls' December 6, 2014 game against the Golden State Warriors, Derrick Rose came out of the tunnel for warm-ups wearing this shirt that read "I Can't Breathe." It was a reference to the non-indictment of a New York City police officer in the choking death of Eric Garner a week prior.
    Description
    A black t-shirt worn by NBA basketball player Derrick Rose during warm-ups before a game when he played with the Chicago Bulls. The shirt has the text "I / CAN'T / BREATHE" printed across the front in white text that fades out from top proper right to bottom proper left. Rose signed the shirt, including his number 1, in silver metallic ink on the proper left front shoulder. A Fruit of the Loom manufacturer's label with fiber content, size, style, and care information is sewn at the interior center back neck.
    Topic
    Activism
    Basketball
    Clothing and dress
    Justice
    Race relations
    Resistance
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous gift
    Object number
    2015.121
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Photograph of B.C. Franklin and unidentified men in Ardmore, Oklahoma

    Photograph of B.C. Franklin and unidentified men in Ardmore, Oklahoma

    A photograph of lawyer B.C. Franklin (far right) and three unidentified men in Ardmore, Oklahoma, 1910. The men are pictured standing in front of the building that housed Franklin's law office. A horse drawn buggy is on the street in front of the men. The photograph is mounted on black paper....
    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    B. C. Franklin, American, 1879 - 1960
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 × 9 in. (17.8 × 22.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1910
    Description
    A photograph of lawyer B.C. Franklin (far right) and three unidentified men in Ardmore, Oklahoma, 1910. The men are pictured standing in front of the building that housed Franklin's law office. A horse drawn buggy is on the street in front of the men. The photograph is mounted on black paper. A handwritten description of the photograph is located on the bottom of the photograph and runs onto the mount.
    Topic
    American South
    American West
    Justice
    Law
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Tulsa Friends and John W. and Karen R. Franklin
    Object number
    2015.176.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
  • Image for Rake used by community members to clean-up after Baltimore protests

    Rake used by community members to clean-up after Baltimore protests

    A red plastic fan rake with a wood handle used in clean up efforts after the Baltimore riots in 2015. The wood handle inserts into the plastic head of the rake. the tines are curved. A label is still adhered to the head.
    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Newborn Community of Faith Church, Inc., American, founded 1982
    Subject of
    Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
    Medium
    wood and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 61 3/4 × 24 × 3 1/8 in. (156.8 × 61 × 8 cm)
    Type
    rakes
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment
    Place used
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 2015
    Description
    A red plastic fan rake with a wood handle used in clean up efforts after the Baltimore riots in 2015. The wood handle inserts into the plastic head of the rake. the tines are curved. A label is still adhered to the head.
    Topic
    Communities
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Race relations
    Urban life
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Newborn Community of Faith Church
    Object number
    2015.210.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions