Flier Advertising March on Washington Against the Bakke Decision
- Created by
- National Committee to Overturn the Bakke Decision, American, founded 1978
- Subject of
- Bakke, Allan, American, born 1940
- President Carter, Jimmy, American, born 1924
- Date
- 1978
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flier announces a March on Washington against the Bakke Decision. The flier is white with black text and features a drawing of a crowd of protesters on the center right. The heading at the top reads [Chelsea residents: / United Against Racism / Overturn the Bakke Decision] followed by a few paragraphs of background on the Supreme Court case. At center is large text reading [March on Wash.--April 15] followed by bullet points outlining the platform [Fight to overturn Bakke / Unite against racism and national oppression / Fight for full equality for women / Support and expand affirmative action on the job and in education]. A small text box provides details on transportation to the march and large text at the bottom reads [If Bakke wins, WE lose! / Reserve YOUR bus ticket NOW!] The back of the flier is blank except for the year [1978] written in the bottom right corner.
- 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
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Topic
- Activism
- Education
- Feminism
- Justice
- Labor
- Law
- Race discrimination
- Resistance
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.146
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.