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Politics & Public Life

Wayne R. Bryant

1947–

Wayne R. Bryant (born November 7, 1947) is an American Democratic Party politician, who served in the New Jersey State Senate from 1995 to 2008, where he represented the 5th Legislative District. He was also convicted of corruption. Before entering the…

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Books and Published Materials

We Charge Genocide: The Historic Petition to the United Nations for Relief from a Crime of the United States Government Against the Negro People

1951

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A paperback publication by the Civil Rights Congress. The cover is off-white with a black-and-white image of a hand pointing down on the cover. The title is across the front in red and black text: [WE CHARGE / GENOCIDE / THE CRIME OF GOVERNMENT / AGAINST…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.158.8
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Record Albums

We Insist! Max Roach's - Freedom Now Suite

1960; re-released 2013

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An LP vinyl record (2015.103.3a) and jacket (2015.103.3b) of the "We Insist-Freedom Now Suite" performed by jazz percussionist, drummer and composer Max Roach. The LP vinyl record (2015.103.3a) has a black-and-white label, with white writing set against a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.103.3ab
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Record Albums

We Shall Overcome

1963

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A 33 1/3 long playing vinyl record (a) with album jacket (b) titled "We Shall Overcome" by The Freedom Singers chorus group. The vinyl record has a red center label with black and white text and a Mercury Records logo at the top. The front cover of the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.197.12ab
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Politics

Webster Barnaby

1959–

Webster Barnaby (born December 9, 1959) is a British–American politician who has served as the State Representative for Florida's 29th district since 2022. Prior to redistricting, he served in the 27th district from 2020 to 2022. He is a member of the…

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negatives

Wedding Ceremony, Bride about to Walk Down the Aisle

1948 - 1970s

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Wedding Ceremony, Bride about to Walk Down the Aisle.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.4.46.D
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negatives

Wedding Ceremony, Bride & Groom at the Altar

1948 - 1970s

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Wedding Ceremony, Bride & Groom at the Altar.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.4.47.C
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negatives

Wedding Ceremony, Bride Walking down the Aisle

1948 - 1970s

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Wedding Ceremony, Bride Walking down the Aisle.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.13.1.B
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Wedding Ceremony of the Bride Walking to the Altar

1948 - 1970s

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Wedding Ceremony of the Bride Walking to the Altar.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.4.32.A
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Wedding Group Shot, Bride & Groom, Family

1948 - 1970s

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Wedding Group Shot, Bride & Groom, Family.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.4.39.C
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Wedding Group Shot of Bride and Groom with Wedding Cake

1948 - 1970s

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Wedding Group Shot of Bride and Groom with Wedding Cake.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.4.47.A
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Wedding Group Shot of Bride & Groom

1948 - 1970s

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Wedding Group Shot of Bride & Groom.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.4.13.A
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Wedding Group Shot of Bride, Groom and Family

1948 - 1970s

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Wedding Group Shot of Bride, Groom and Family.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.4.20.C
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Wedding Group Shot of the Bride and Groom, Parnell Diggs

1948 - 1970s

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Wedding Group Shot of the Bride and Groom, Parnell Diggs.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.4.17.A
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Wedding Group Shot of the Bride, Groom and Family

1948 - 1970s

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Wedding Group Shot of the Bride, Groom and Family.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.4.17.D
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Wedding invitation received by Stacey Abrams

ca. 2019

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A white paper/envelope October 2019 wedding invitation from Adriana Heffley and Akshay Pendharkar, addressed to Stacey Abrams. The invitation which folds three times, depicts elaborate color floral arrangements and yellow-bellied birds throughout. A white…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.7.13
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