Created by
National Committee to Overturn the Bakke Decision, American, founded 1978
Subject of
Bakke, Allan, American, born 1940
Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
Created by
Unidentified
Date
1978
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
Description
This Spanish-language flier announces a march on Washington to overturn the Bakke Decision. The flier is white with black text and features a drawing of a crowd of protesters with a banner reading [LUCHE CONTRA EL RACISMO]. The flier reads [MARCHA PARA VOLCAR / EL FALLO BAKKE / 15 DE ABRIL / WASHINGTON D.C.]. The back of the flier has information about the Bakke Decision and includes a space for people to sign up and send donations. The back includes a long list of sponsors.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
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
Type
fliers (printed matter)
Topic
Activism
Education
Justice
Labor
Law
Multilingual communication
Race discrimination
Resistance
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.97.27.149
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55ee48a76-5947-450b-a78d-7852bdec7c35

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