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Phyllis Terrell Langston (April 2, 1898 – August 21, 1989) was a suffragist and civil rights activist. She worked alongside her mother, Mary Church Terrell, in the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs and the White House pickets during…
1968
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white photograph of a woman playing a piano with a crowd of people during the Poor People's Campaign. The image depicts a woman in a white sleeveless dress playing the piano. The piano is situated outside, at the base of a set of wide, tiered…
ca. 1975
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Pickrick Drumstick signed by Lester Maddox. The wooden axe handle has printed type in blue ink that reads: [LESTER MADDOX'S / PICKRICK DRUMSTICK]. Next to the printing is the signature [Lester Maddox] in black ink. Lester Maddox's Pickrick Drumstick from…
ca. 1964
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Pickrick Drumstick signed by Lester Maddox. The wooden stick has printed type in blue ink that reads: [LESTER MADDOX'S / PICKRICK DRUMSTICK]. A note written to Media Access Project by hand in black ink is featured on one side of the object.
Loading image…1955–2024
Piedad Esneda Córdoba Ruiz (25 January 1955 – 20 January 2024) was a Colombian lawyer and politician who served as a senator from 1994 to 2010. A Liberal Party politician, she also served as a member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia for…
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Pierce Freelon is an American musician, educator, author and politician. He is a Grammy-nominated family music artist and former Durham City Council Member. Freelon is the founder of Blackspace, an Afrofuturist digital makerspace.
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Pierre Caliste Landry (April 19, 1841 – December 22, 1921) was an American born into slavery, who went on to become an attorney, Methodist Episcopal minister, mayor, newspaper editor, and state legislator in Louisiana. He was elected in 1868 as mayor of…
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Pierre George Deslondes, last name sometimes spelled Deslonde (born c. 1825), was an African-American sugar planter who served as Secretary of State of Louisiana during the Reconstruction era. He was a wealthy freeman. He served as secretary of state from…
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Pierre Wilbert Orelus is a researcher and author on topics including multiculturalism, gender, neocolonialism, language, and race. He has authored and co-authored several books, and has written numerous articles since completing his doctorate from the…
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Pierre Thomas is an American journalist. He serves as senior justice correspondent at ABC News. He has twice won an Emmy, as well as winning a Peabody Award and Dupont Award and been named “Journalist of the Year” by the National Association of Black…
2003
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA square metal lapel pin featuring the flag of Denver. The flag appears in the center of the pin and features two red peaks bordered by a white band. Above the peaks is a blue field with a yellow circle between the peaks, representing the sun. [1991 2003]…
1896-1954
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPin from the National Association of Colored Women’s Club (NACWC). The pin has an oval border with an image of the NACWC emblem. There are two (2) girls helping each other climb. On the right side is a white and purple enamel banner that has gold-colored…
after 1953
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA non-uniform "U. S. A." pin worn by Lt. Louise Lomax, Army Nurse Corps. The pin is gold with a clasped backing and in the shape of the letters: [U.S.A]. It has a metal lieutenant bar hanging from the letters by two small chains.
2020
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA copy of PIN-UP Magazine, Issue 29, Fall/Winter 2020-2021, a special issue on the 2021 Museum of Modern Art exhibition “Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America.” The magazine has a bright blue cover and the interior edge has a zig-zag cut…
2020
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA copy of PIN-UP Magazine, Issue 29, Fall/Winter 2020-2021, a special issue on the 2021 Museum of Modern Art exhibition “Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America.” The magazine has a bright blue cover and the interior edge has a zig-zag cut…
1943-1953
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGLouise Lomax joined the Army Nurse Corps (ANC) as a 2nd Lieutenant in March 1943 with the help of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN) and trained as a psychiatric nurse at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C. By September…
1943-1953
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDuring World War II, Louise Lomax joined the Army Nurse Corps (ANC) as a 2nd Lieutenant in March 1943 with the help of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses and trained as a psychiatric nurse at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C. By…
1950-2000
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pinback button advocating to prevent child abuse. The background of the button is black and white text throughout reads [A Person Who Cares Can Prevent Child Abuse]. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
1950-2000
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pinback button with and anti-drug message. The background of the button is black. Yellow text throughout reads [Drugs Are A Cop-Out]. The exterior edge of the button has the manufacturer's information printed in yellow ink. The back of the button has…
ca. 1973
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pinback button advocating for the boycott of Portuguese products. The background of the button is white. Black text at the top and bottom of the button reads [Boycott / Products of Portugal]. At center, is an image of two Portuguese wines, Lancers and…
ca. 1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pinback button advocating for a Civilian Review Board, likely for a police oversight agency. The background of the button is white and black. The text throughout the button reads [Don't Let Them Destroy The Civilian Review Board / Vote No!]. The exterior…
1971-1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pinback button advocating for Angela Davis's release from prison. The button has an orange background with black text that reads [Free Angela] at center. The exterior edge of the button has the manufacturer's information. The back of the button has a…
1950-2000
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pinback button advocating quality education in Harlem. The button has a white background with black text throughout that reads [Harlem For Quality Education]. The exterior edge of the button has a manufacturer's stamp printed in black ink. The back of…
before 1973
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pinback button with a white background and black text throughout that reads [Home Rule Now]. The exterior edge of the button has an illegible manufacturer's stamp. The back of the button has a metal pin without a clasp.
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