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  • Pinback button of Malcolm X

    Pinback button of Malcolm X

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Oyewole, Abiodun, American, born 1948
    Subject of
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Medium
    plastic laminate , metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 1/4 in. (7.9 x 5.4 x 0.6 cm)
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Place collected
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    late 20th century
    Description
    Pin-back button featuring an image of Malcolm X. The rectangle-shaped button is vertically oriented and has a purple background. A black-and-white halftone image of Malcom X is centered underneath green type that reads [WATCH YOUR BACK]. Behind the image of Malcolm X there are a red and an off white line. The red line has an [X] at the edge of its right side.
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Politics (Practical)
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Abiodun and Last Poets Memorabilia
    Object number
    2011.46.21
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
  • Malcolm X on a plane

    Malcolm X on a plane

    Created by
    Parks, Gordon, American, 1912 - 2006
    Subject of
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and Sheet): 13 1/8 × 8 7/8 in. (33.3 × 22.5 cm)
    H x W (Mat): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Date
    1963
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Malcolm X on a plane, framed by the seats in the row in front of him, leaning his head forward on his left hand and reading a newspaper with the headline "Brothers of the Killers Selected to Judge!"
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Photography
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.107.30
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Gordon Parks Foundation. Permission required for use.
  • Pinback button featuring Malcolm X

    Pinback button featuring Malcolm X

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Owned by
    Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 1 3/4 × 1 7/8 × 3/16 in. (4.4 × 4.8 × 0.5 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
    Date
    after 1965
    Description
    Round pin-back button featuring a central black and white photograph of Malcolm X. White and black type surrounds center photograph and reads, [OUR BLACK SHINING PRINCE/MAY/19/1925/FEB/21/1965/"FREEDOM BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY"/MALCOLM X].
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Justice
    Politics (Practical)
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.201.1.35
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
  • Malcolm X Funeral

    Malcolm X Funeral

    Created by
    Adelman, Bob, American, born 1930
    Subject of
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 12 1/2 x 9 7/16 in. (31.8 x 24 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 14 1/8 x 10 15/16 in. (35.9 x 27.8 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1965; printed later
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Malcolm X in his casket, shrouded in accordance with Islamic tradition, as African American men and women file by at the funeral viewing.
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Funeral customs and rites
    Photography
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.107.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Bob Adelman. Permission required for use.
  • Pinback button memorializing Malcolm X

    Pinback button memorializing Malcolm X

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Owned by
    Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
    Medium
    ink on paper with plastic and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6 7/8 × 4 in. (17.5 × 10.2 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
    Date
    mid-20th century
    Description
    A pinback button memorializing Malcolm X.
    The black button has white text which reads [OUR BLACK SHINING PRINCE] curved around the top, [MAY / 19 / 1925] on the proper right side, [FEB. / 21 / 1965], on the proper left side, and [MALCOM X] curved at the bottom. The center of the button has a white circle with a black and white image of Malcom X. There is curved black text which reads ["FREEDOM BY ANY MEANS NECCESSARY"]. The back is silver and has a wire pin.
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.201.1.23.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions

  • Poster advertising Malcolm X memorial in Washington, D.C.

    Subject of
    X, Malcolm Memorial Committee, American
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Owned by
    Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
    Medium
    paper, ink
    Dimensions
    H x W: 18 1/4 × 12 in. (46.4 × 30.5 cm)
    Type
    posters
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    after 1965
    Description
    Poster with a black and white illustration of Malcolm X on a red, black, and green background. Malcolm X is seen left of center and looks to the right. Around his head are concentric, solid color outlines of Malcolm X's portrait in red, black, and green, respectively. Along the bottom fourth is a white band with text [A MEMORIAL TO BORTHER MALCOM X/MAY 18 - LINCOLN PARK/12 th & Massachusetts, N.E./May-19 MALCOM X MEMORIAL PARK/15 th & Euclid, N.W./AFRICAN DANCERS & DRUMMERS/PROMINENT SPEAKERS RALLIES/FASION SHOWS BLACK POETRY/MALCOM X MEMORIAL COMMITTEE/BOX 3188 COLUMBIA HTS. STATION/PHONE 561-5122/WASHINGTON, D.C. 20010].
    Topic
    Local and regional
    Mass media
    Politics (Practical)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.201.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions

  • Letterhead used by the Malcolm X memorial committee

    Attributed to
    X, Malcolm Memorial Committee, American
    Subject of
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Owned by
    Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
    Medium
    paper, ink
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Type
    letterheads
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1965 - 1970
    Description
    White letterhead with a black rectangle at the top margin. On the left side of the rectangle is a small black and white graphic of Malcolm X contained within a white circle bound inside a black box. The right of the graphic is black text [MALCOM X/MEMORIAL/COMMITTEE]. Attached to the rectangle is a smaller rectangle with the contact information [P.O. BOX 3188/WASHINGTON, D.C./PHONE 568-5125]. On the left side, below center is a small column of text listing the committee's members [Jan Bailey/Chairman/Jean Koko Hughes/Co-chairman/Ethel Minor/Communication Director/Doug Jones/Program Development/Elizabeth Foster/Secretary/Executive Committee/James A. Brown/Ava Edwards/Freddie Green/John E. Jones/Kwasi/Helen Leaks/Clarence Martin/Bill Moore/Fred Oja/Sylvia Oldham/Michael Olumba/James Shelby/Lolita Thorton/Danny Walker/Douglas Wright].
    Topic
    Communication
    Local and regional
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.201.7.1-2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Flyer advertising a commemoration of Malcolm X

    Flyer advertising a commemoration of Malcolm X

    Created by
    African Liberation Support Committee, American, founded 1972
    Subject of
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1977
    Description
    This flyer announces a program commemorating Malcolm X. The flyer is white with black typed text and features a photograph of Malcolm X near the bottom left corner. The top of the flyer reads: [AFRICAN LIBERATION SUPPORT COMMITTEE / CARIBBEAN STUDENT UNION MAY 4TH COALITION / PRESENTS: / COMMEMORATION / OF MALCOLM X]. A quote from Malcolm X is handwritten inside of a rectangle box to the right of his photograph. The top right corner of the flyer is torn. The bottom has text that encourages all Brooklyn College students to join in the African Liberation Day, Washington, D.C. march. The back of the flyer is blank except for text written in the bottom right that reads: [1977].
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Film
    International affairs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.72
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible

  • Handbill for Malcolm X film screening

    Produced by
    Pan African Commitee, American
    Subject of
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Owned by
    Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
    Medium
    paper, ink
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 × 8 1/2 in. (35.6 × 21.6 cm)
    Type
    handbills
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1972
    Description
    White flyer with a black and white illustration of Malcolm X inside a thick bordered box in the upper half. The illustration features Malcolm X in three-quarter profile view, looking to the right. Below the illustration is the handbill information, including the date and committee contact information [MALCOLM X/His own story on the screen as it/really happened.....See it/Opens Wednesday - May 24, 1972/AT THE/TIVOLI THEATER/14th Street & Park Road, NW/Present this HANDBILL for a reduced rate./Show Time 1:30, 3:25, 5:25, 7:25 & 9:25/GOOD FOR THE "MALCOLM X" FILM ONLY/SUPPORT AFRICAN/LIBERATION DAY MAY 27/call 462 3411/This handbill is produced and distributed by the Pan African Committee, P.O. Box3215 (sic)/Columbia Hgts. Station, Washington,D.C.(sic) 20010].
    Topic
    Communication
    Film
    Local and regional
    Politics (Practical)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.201.8.1-2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions

  • Malcolm X Speaks Again

    Published by
    Grand Records, American
    Recorded by
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Medium
    vinyl, cardboard, paper, ink
    Dimensions
    Diameter (disc): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
    H x W (cardboard sleeve): 12 3/8 x 12 3/8 in. (31.4 x 31.4 cm)
    Type
    long-playing records
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Date
    1966
    Description
    A 33 1/3 rpm LP record album titled "Malcolm X Speaks Again" by Malcolm X. The cover is black and red and features a photograph of Malcolm X. The back of the cover has three photographs down the center. The left side has information about the album the rights side has a list of the tracks. The album has a Grand Records label at center. Side one features: [Violence and Non Violence / Human Rights & Civil Rights]. Side two features: [Birmingham Sunday School Bombing / Ballot or Bullet / Black Nationalism].
    Topic
    Civil rights
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.88.4ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
  • Photograph of Malcolm X and Kenneth Kaunda

    Photograph of Malcolm X and Kenneth Kaunda

    Photograph by
    Yearwood, Lloyd W., American, 1925 - 2011
    Subject of
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Kaunda, Kenneth David, Zambian, born 1924
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image) = 9 11/16 x 7 ½ in (24.60 x 19.05 cm)
    H x W (sheet) = 10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.32 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1960
    Description
    This black and white photograph depicts Malcolm X standing next to Kenneth Kaunda. Malcolm X wears a trench coat, a dark tie and light shirt, and dark fedora. Kaunda standing to his left wears a jacket and tie. The back of the photograph has a Lloyd Yearwood stamp.
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Photography
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.150.2.17
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of Lloyd W. Yearwood
  • Photograph of Malcolm X and Kenneth Kaunda

    Photograph of Malcolm X and Kenneth Kaunda

    Photograph by
    Yearwood, Lloyd W., American, 1925 - 2011
    Subject of
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Kaunda, Kenneth David, Zambian, born 1924
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image) = 9 ½ x 7 ½ in (24.13 x 19.05 cm)
    H x W (sheet) = 10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.32 cm)
    Type
    photomechanical prints
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1960
    Description
    This black and white photograph depicts Malcolm X standing next to Kenneth Kaunda. Malcolm X wears a double breasted, dark colored trench coat and dark fedora. On his right, Kenneth Kaunda wears a light over coat with a shirt and dark tie. Both men gaze directly at the viewer. The back of the photograph has an identifying inscription and a Lloyd Yearwood label.
    Topic
    Africa
    Civil rights
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    United States--History--1953-1961
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.150.7.56
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of Lloyd W. Yearwood
  • Malcolm X, 369th Armory, Harlem

    Malcolm X, 369th Armory, Harlem

    Created by
    Draper, Louis H., American, 1935 - 2002
    Subject of
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 8 11/16 x 13 in. (22.1 x 33 cm)
    H x W (Image and Sheet): 11 x 13 7/8 in. (27.9 x 35.3 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1964
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of Malcolm X speaking in front of the 369th Regiment Armory. Malcolm X is visible through the dark silhouettes of the people standing between him and the photographer.
    Topic
    Oratory
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nell Draper-Winston
    Object number
    2013.66.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © The Louis Draper Archive

  • The Wisdom of Malcolm X

    Published by
    Mo' Soul records, American, founded 1967
    Recorded by
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Subject of
    Evers, Medgar, American, 1925 - 1963
    Young, Whitney Moore Jr., American, 1921 - 1971
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Medium
    vinyl, cardboard, paper, ink
    Dimensions
    Diameter (discs): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
    H x W (booklet): 11 x 11 in. (27.9 x 27.9 cm)
    H x W (cardboard sleeve): 12 3/8 x 12 3/8 in. (31.4 x 31.4 cm)
    Type
    long-playing records
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Date
    1971
    Description
    A 33 1/3 rpm LP record album titled "The Wisdom of Malcolm X" by Malcolm X. The front cover features an image of Malcolm X and the Mo'Soul logo. The back of the cover features images of Malcolm X, Medgar Evers, Whitney M. Young, Jr., and Martin Luther King, Jr. The record contains three albums. The albums have a Mo'Soul yellow label with black text. The record also has a sleeve that contains images of Malcolm X and Ossie Davies eulogy of Malcolm X.
    Topic
    Civil rights
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.88.10a-e
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible

  • Malcolm X Talks to Young People

    Published by
    Douglas International Music Corporation, American, 1975
    Recorded by
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Medium
    vinyl, cardboard, paper, ink
    Dimensions
    Diameter (disc): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
    H x W (cardboard sleeve): 12 3/8 x 12 3/8 in. (31.4 x 31.4 cm)
    Type
    long-playing records
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Place made
    New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1968
    Description
    A 33 1/3 rpm LP record album titled "Malcolm X Talks to Young People" by Malcolm X. The cover is a black and white cover that has [MALCOLM X] around the boarder. The center of the cover features a photograph of Malcolm X. The back of the cover has the same boarder as the front and contains information about the recording and a quote from Malcolm X at center. The record album has a Douglas International Corporation label at the center on each side. The label is maroon with off-white text.
    Topic
    Civil rights
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.88.5ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
  • Pinback button promoting Malcolm-X Day

    Pinback button promoting Malcolm-X Day

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Organization of Afro-American Unity, American, 1965 - 1965
    Medium
    metal, ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in. (4.4 x 4.4 x 0.6 cm)
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Date
    1971
    Description
    A white pin back button with a black and white image of Malcolm X. Malcolm X is seen from the shoulders up and is looking to the right of the pin. He is wearing a suit, tie, and shirt. Around the image, in an arc, is black text that includes the date of the event. The text reads: [ORGANIZATION OF AFRO-AMERICAN UNITY, INC. / MAY 19 / MALCOLM-X DAY]. On the reverse are two small, round stickers with the numbers [65] and [1124]. The back of the button has a metal fastener and clasp.
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Politics (Practical)
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.159.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
  • Tape recorder used by Malcolm X at Mosque #7

    Tape recorder used by Malcolm X at Mosque #7

    Created by
    Wollensak, American, 1899 - 1972
    Used by
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Owned by
    Mosque No. 7, American, founded 1946
    Medium
    metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6 1/2 x 12 x 10 5/8 in. (16.5 x 30.5 x 27 cm)
    Type
    audio equipment
    machine-readable artifacts
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
    Exhibition
    Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1960
    Description
    Wollensak Stereo-tape magnetic recorder, Model T-1515. Beige plastic with silver metal. The front of the recorder has several beige buttons to play, record and stop as well as volume and tone controls. There is a counter to track the time of the recording to the left of the buttons. The lid of the recorder lifts off so that tape reels can be placed inside for recording. The lid of the recorder has the words [3M WOLLENSAK]. The handle on the side of the recorder also includes the word [WOLLENSAK].
    Topic
    Mass media
    Politics (Practical)
    Religious groups
    Social reform
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.53
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions

  • Message to the Grass Roots from Malcolm X

    Published by
    Charisma Records, founded 1969
    Recorded by
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Medium
    vinyl, cardboard, paper, ink
    Dimensions
    Diameter (disc): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
    H x W (cardboard sleeve): 12 3/8 x 12 3/8 in. (31.4 x 31.4 cm)
    Type
    long-playing records
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Place made
    Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970
    Description
    A 33 1/3 rpm LP record album titled "Message to the Grass Roots from Malcolm X" by Malcolm X. The album cover has a photograph of Malcolm X at center on the front. The back of the cover has three photographs down the center and information about the album on either side. The album record has a green Charisma Record label with black text. Side one and two contain "Excerpts from an address delivered at King Solomon's Baptist Church, Detroit, Michigan, November 10, 1963 to the Northern Grass Roots Leadership Conference." The record was part of the Charisma Record set MX 100, The Best of Malcolm X.
    Topic
    Civil rights
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.88.6ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible

  • Message to the Grass Roots from Malcolm X

    Recorded by
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Published by
    Afro Records
    Medium
    vinyl, cardboard, paper, ink
    Dimensions
    Diameter (disc): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
    H x W (cardboard sleeve): 12 3/8 x 12 3/8 in. (31.4 x 31.4 cm)
    Type
    long-playing records
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Place depicted
    Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1965
    Description
    A 33 1/3 rpm LP record album titled "Message to the Grass Roots from Malcolm X" by Malcolm X. The front of the cover is red with white and black text. At the center of the cover there is a black and white image of Malcolm X. The back of the cover has three images of Malcolm X down the middle and information about the album on either side of the images. There is an inscription of a name [Mateo] in the upper left corner. The album has an Afro Records green label on both sides. Both sides feature excerpts from an address delivered at King Solomon's Baptist Church, Detroit, Michigan, November 10, 1963 to the Northern Grass Roots Leadership Conference and the name Mateo scratched out on the label.
    Topic
    Civil rights
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.88.7ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
  • Pinback button which reads

    Pinback button which reads "Malcolm X Speaks For Me"

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Owned by
    Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (3.8 × 0.6 cm)
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Date
    1960-1970
    Description
    Round pin-back button featuring black type set against a white background. Black type reads, [MALCOLM X/SPEAKS/FOR ME].
    Topic
    Identity
    Politics (Practical)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.201.1.37
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions