Published by
Freedomways Associates, Inc., American, 1961 - 1985
Edited by
Clarke, John Henrik, American, 1915 - 1998
O'Dell, Jack, American, 1923 - 2019
Kaiser, Ernest D., American, born 1916
Jackson, Esther Cooper, American, born 1917
Devine, John
Written by
Foster, E. C., American, born 1939
Hairston, Loyle, American, 1926 - 2009
Crockett, George W. Jr., American, 1909 - 1997
Boullata, Kamal, Palestinian, 1942 - 2019
Charlot, Michel, French
Thomas, Tim
McMillan, Charles B.
Illustrated by
Méndez, Leopoldo, Mexican, 1902 - 1969
Subject of
Robeson, Paul, American, 1898 - 1976
Southern University at New Orleans, American, founded 1956
Dr. Woodson, Carter G., American, 1875 - 1950
Date
1973
Medium
ink on paper with metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 9 × 6 1/16 × 5/16 in. (22.9 × 15.4 × 0.8 cm)
Caption
Freedomways magazine ran for twenty-five years from 1961 to 1985. Released quarterly during that time, Freedomways was a leading African American theoretical, cultural, and political journal tackling major social and political issues, especially the Civil Rights Movement. The journal’s founders, led by editor Esther Jackson, included Louis Burnham, Edward Strong, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Shirley Graham Du Bois. Under Jackson’s direction, Freedomways became the leading radical Black left publication that gave a platform to veteran and newer writers, thinkers, activists, artists, and educators. The periodical ran their works and tackled issues of progressive politics, civil rights, colonialism, Pan-Africanism, prison and justice reform, education activism, art, literature, poetry, and urban decay.
Description
An issue of Freedomways magazine, Volume 13, Number 1, for First Quarter 1973.
The front cover has a bright red background with white type at the top that reads: [Freedomways / A QUARTERLY REVIEW OF THE FREEDOM MOVEMENT]. The cover features a mural of Paul Robeson by Leopoldo Méndez. In the left sidebar of the cover is black type that lists the featured articles in this issue: [Black Colleges, / Black Studies / E. C. Foster / The Student / Movement at / Southern / University / Time Thomas / French / Imperialism / and the / Developing / Countries / Michel Charlot / Is Black Writing / American / Literature? / Loyle Hairston / PAUL ROBESON: TRUE REVOLUTIONARY / Judge George W. Crockett / POETRY / BOOK REVIEWS / READERS’ FORUM / Vol. 13, No. 1, 1973 (First Quarter) $1.25].
The interior pages, numbered 4-96, are white paper with black ink. The pages consist of articles, poetry, illustrations, book reviews, and advertisements.
The back of the magazine has an off-white and grey background that features an advertisement for the autobiographical work “HERE I STAND” by Paul Robeson. Price and ordering information are printed in red and black type in the bottom half of the cover.
Place printed
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted
Palestine, Asia
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Type
magazines (periodicals)
Topic
Activism
Art
Black Press
Civil rights
Education
French colonialism
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
International affairs
Language
Literature
Poetry
Politics
Slavery
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Maurice Jackson
Object number
2021.20.13
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5abe75799-9bf0-4aa9-b75b-0baf70d88a09

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

Share this page