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Maya April Moore (born June 11, 1989) is an American social justice advocate and former professional basketball player. Naming her their inaugural Performer of the Year in 2017, Sports Illustrated called Moore the "greatest winner in the history of women's…
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Dr. Maya Michelle Rockeymoore Cummings (born January 31, 1971) is an American political scientist, public health advocate, technology entrepreneur, and author. She is the founder and chief executive officer of HyperVigilant, a health technology company…
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Maya Rupert (born February 4, 1981) is an American political strategist, writer, and advocate. She was the campaign manager for Julian Castro in the 2020 presidential election and for Maya Wiley in the 2021 New York City Democratic mayoral primary. She…
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Maya D. Wiley (born January 2, 1964) is an American lawyer, professor, and civil rights activist. She has served as president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights since May 2022. Wiley served as counsel to New York City Mayor Bill…
1946–
Mayann Elizabeth Francis (born February 18, 1946) is a human rights advocate and public servant who served as the 31st Lieutenant Governor of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
1879–1953
Maymie de Mena (December 10, 1879 – October 23, 1953, also known as Maymie Aiken or Madame DeMena Aiken in her later career) was an American-born activist who became one of the highest-ranking officers in the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA).…
1938–2003
Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. (March 23, 1938 – June 23, 2003) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 54th mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, from 1974 to 1982, and again as the city's 56th mayor from 1990 to 1994. A member of the Democratic…
1970s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGChromogenic print mounted on foamcore of Maynard Jackson, the first elected African American mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. The photograph is signed by the photographer Charles Adams on the lower right corner in silver ink.
October 16, 1995
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis black-and-white photograph depicts Mayor Marion Barry, Jr. of Washington DC, flanked by his then wife, Cora Masters Barry on his left, and Dr. Betty Shabazz on his right. The three are sitting in a row beneath a banner that reads “[...] WASHINGTON,…
1930s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white photograph of Fiorello LaGuardia wearing a light suit at a Labor Day parade. His hat appears blurred above his head, as he moves it. In the background is a U.S. flag, a partially visible sign, and another partially visible flag.
1980
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white photograph Mayor Walter Washington outdoors speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a light-colored checked jacket and striped tie. Standing behind him to his right is Dr. Bennetta Bullock, Helen Seldon Brooke, Theresa Brown and David…
1987
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn election brochure from Mayor Harold Washington’s 1987 campaign. The front of the brochure has blue at the top and bottom. White text at the top reads “Mayor / Harold / Washington.” Black text at center left reads “The / Right / Choice / for / Chicago's…
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Mazi Melesa Pilip (born 1978 or 1979) is an American politician in the Nassau County Legislature representing the 10th district. A Republican, she is an Ethiopian Jew who immigrated to Israel when she was 12 years old, and later served as a gunsmith in the…
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Logan Jennings (born July 13, 1989), known professionally as Meatball, is an American drag queen, performer, and podcaster. She was a contestant on the first season of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, co-hosts the podcast Sloppy Seconds, and went viral for…
September 14, 1989
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGOne (1) Medal for Meritorious Service awarded to General Colin L. Powell. The bronze medal is in the shape of a five-pointed star with beveled edges and has two smaller stars within the larger, defined by incised outlines. In front of the lower part of the…
1925–1963
Evers investigated racial violence and organized voter registration and boycotts in Mississippi before being assassinated outside his home in 1963.
August 1, 1974
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white photograph of the gravestone of Medgar Evers in Arlington Cemetery. Other gravestones can be seen in the background. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped and inscribed on the back.
1939-1965
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white, medium sized suitcase with a luggage tag and tour tag belonging to Hazel Sinclair, owner of the Rock Rest Tourist Home. 2011.12.33.1a: A white, medium sized suitcase with a white and tan marbled exterior belonging to Clayton and Hazel Sinclair,…
1995; printed 1996
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA hardcover German edition of General Colin L. Powell’s autobiography, titled Mein Weg [My Way], originally published as My American Journey in the U.S. The white jacket cover features a color portrait of General Powell wearing eyeglasses and his military…
1945–1987
Melvin Boozer (June 21, 1945 – March 6, 1987) was an American university professor and activist for African American, LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS issues.
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Melvin Reynolds (born January 8, 1952) is an American politician from Illinois. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995. He resigned in October 1995 after a jury convicted him of sexual…
Biography
Mélanie Demers is a Canadian dancer and choreographer from Quebec, most noted as founder of the dance company MAYDAY. Formerly a dancer with the O Vertigo dance company, she launched MAYDAY in 2007. Works she has created with MAYDAY have included Les…
Biography
Melanie Hartzog is an American social services administrator and former government official serving as the president and CEO of the New York Foundling. Her previous roles in New York City government include Deputy Mayor of New York City for Health and…
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Melanie L. Campbell is an American activist and the president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, a national civil rights nonprofit organization. She is best known for her voting-rights activism.
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