Published by
Broadside Press, founded 1965
Written by
Knight, Etheridge, American, 1931 - 1991
Date
1968
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
Description
A collection of poems titled "2 Poems For Black Relocation Centers" written by Etheridge Knight and published by Broadside Press as Broadside No. 21. The poem is printed on white paper in blue ink. The copyright, broadside number, and publisher information is printed at the bottom of the page. The back side of the page is blank.
Statement
Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
Place printed
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Movement
BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
Type
poems
Topic
Black Press
Literature
Military
Poetry
Poverty
Race discrimination
Race relations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.154.10
Restrictions & Rights
© 1968 Etheridge Knight
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5980380ac-5029-4d77-b281-e0316342d9f8

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