Printed by
Unidentified
Subject of
DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961
DJ Superior, American
Old Engine 12 Firehouse Restaurant, American, founded 2013
Teezy Money, American
GREDT A Diversitas Company, American, founded 1980
Million Man March, American, founded 1995
Date
2015
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 5 × 7 in. (12.7 × 17.8 cm)
Description
A postcard advertising the Million Man March Anniversary after party.
The image shows a crowd in front of the Capitol building and extending all the way down the mall towards the Washington Monument. The text is white with a red outline, white with a black outline, and red with a white outline. There also white text on a red background at the bottom. The postcard reads [OCTOBER 10, 2015], [THE OFFICIAL "PARTY WITH A PURPOSE" AFTERPARTY/FOLLOWING THE MILLION MAN MARCH], [WASHINGTON FIREHOUSE/1626 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001], [SPONSORED BY: GREDT A DIVERSITAS CO. & SNSW CO.], [A PERCENTAGE OF THE PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS HEROES HOUSE DC LLC & PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN].
On the proper right side there is a black circle with red and white text which gives the details about time and price, as well as special guests. In the proper top right corner there is a picture of the firehouse. On the proper left side there are pictures of musicians and the text [DJ JAZZY JAY/THE LEGEND] and [DJ SUPERIOR/THE T.O LEGEND] in white with a black outline.
The back of the postcard has an image of the firehouse as well as several images of musician. It gives information about the musical guest, special guest, hosts, and the address for the firehouse. There is a "Washington Firehouse Restaurant" logo on the left. On the right it reads [THE OFFICIAL/PARTY WITH/A PURPOSE/AFTERPARTY] in black. There is a small add for natural spring water on the bottom.
Place depicted
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Million Man March Anniversary Collection
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Movement
Black Lives Matter
Topic
Activism
Civil rights
Justice
Local and regional
Men
Musicians
Nightlife
U.S. History, 2001-
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.251.14.19
Restrictions & Rights
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5418b8b8c-c8fa-4c35-9119-f68cc31060da

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