Taylor offers a snapshot of Houston’s Third Ward in the mid-20th century. Growing up in Third Ward, Taylor saw it grow and change. The scene is a busy one and depicts various storefronts and residents of the neighborhood. Taylor named the pool hall in the lower left corner after himself.
A newspaper article from The New York Times about the FBI assigning 400 agents to help eliminate a backlog of Freedom of Information requests. The agents will have a $6.5 million budget and it will take about 6 months to clear the thousands of requests that the FBI had received, causing the backlog of paperwork.
Graham Allen, Ronald Reagan, Martin Luther King Jr., and Carl Rowan discussed the role of institutions like Tuskegee University in shaping leaders, the importance of addressing justice and equality, education, and understanding to overcome systemic racism and social divisions.
Ambassador John J. Akar from Sierra Leone on "what is the relevance of Black institutions in a land which we like it or not can not chose to led the inevitability of its multiracism?"
Dr. Bernard C. Watson discussed the historical significance of Tuskegee Institute and its commitment to excellence, while emphasizing the importance of accountability and responsibility for the institution's future.
The 1940 Census Report included data on student enrollment in majors like engineering, law, and pharmacy across all 50 states. It also featured financial details of Baker House dining services, including expenses and net profit, along with grants for Negro land-grant colleges, denoting funding support for these institutions.
A program created by the Tuskegee Civic Association governing board to show the rest of the organization and community of the accomplishments of Mrs. M.E. Tilly.
A calendar from October (year unknown). Picture of Zimbabwe liberation fighters on the front. The calendar marks the dates of the People's Republic of China's founding, the formation of the Patriotic Front (Zimbabwe), and the USSR October Revolution.
A handmade flier with a picture of prisoners behind bars. The pictures of Herman Bell, Albert Washington, and Anthony Bottom have been blacked out. The three men, known as the New York 3, were Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army (BLA) members who were arrested and convicted of the May 21, 1971, killing of two police officers in Harlem.
On the card is a picture of Eldridge Cleaver with the quote "Revolution in our lifetime." The sender stresses the need for a movement to start immediately that will instill love and self-determination in the people. They explain that it is out of their love for the People that they fight as a revolutionary, and that they will win.
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. Pages 202-253 of a 1954 centennial history of the Topeka Public School System created by retired teachers of the Topeka Public School System
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. Pages 1-201 of a 1954 centennial history of the Topeka Public School System created by retired teachers of the Topeka Public School System
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. The documents about 1974-1975 school closings and renovations include a tentative plan, a note to parents from the Board of Education, boundary maps, and more.
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. These documents from the Topeka Schools v. Kansas Department of Health, Education, and Welfare case concern compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. Miscellaneous documents and paperwork pertaining to annexation activities within the Topeka Public School District.
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. Handwritten analysis and notes and a draft of a report on Topeka Junior High Schools by William Lamson. Some original pages and some photocopied pages.
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. Handwritten analysis and notes by William Lamson, including incomplete drafts of reports using the analyzed data.
For FAMU’s 1965-66 academic year, President Gore gathered over 10 notes and clippings to shape proposals on budgets, National Science Foundation funding, and manpower training, guiding his faculty and administration team’s strategic efforts.
A collection of over 14 clippings featuring personal poems written by President Gore, alongside works by other poets, including some unnamed. While many of the poems have holiday themes, the overall message emphasizes bravery, hope, and faith, capturing a spirit of resilience and inspiration.
A Collection of Republic of New Africa Documents intended to persuade the United Nations to recognize the Republic of New Africa (RNA). The RNA was founded in 1968 as a Black nationalist and Black separatist movement. The documents include maps of the RNA, a memorandum to the United Nations, and a letter to President Gerald Ford.
A collection of The Republic of New Afrika documents: a memo titled “Now We Have a Nation!” explaining the necessity of a new nation for Black people in the United States; The New Afrikan Creed, a 15 point list of beliefs of the Republic of New Afrika; and a rewriting of the Declaration of Independence for the Republic of New Afrika.
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. A court document listing documents to be used in the Brown III court proceedings. The list includes the title of the documents as well as the date received.
A page of a draft of Margaret Walker’s biography of Richard Wright with edits. She writes about Wright’s Natchez years.. After exhaustive research and extended legal battle, Margaret Walker published her biography of famed novelist Richard Wright. She titled the biography, “Richard Wright Daemonic Genius,” published by Warner Books in 1988.
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. The fact sheet covers key developments in the investigation of Topeka Schools, starting with the notice of investigation through the rejection of a long-term plan.
This flier announces a Child Development Group of Mississippi (CDGM) public meeting at the College Park Auditorium at Jackson State College on Saturday Oct. 8, 1966, at 10am. The purpose of the meeting was to bring the community together to discuss ways to save CDGM from being overtaken by the state and federal governments.
The Tenth Annual Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Convention, held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1948, featured a four-day schedule from Tuesday to Friday. The journal guided guests, executive council, and members through events like recreational festivities, national reports, early registrations, the opening session, and business meetings.
12-page document reprinted from Missionary Review of the World. Contains an informational table on the economic, educational, and religious progress of African Americans from 1866 and 1922. Also includes photos and an informational map depicting Black population and education.
Case Data and Exhibits for Brown III, a relitigation of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954) that corrected resegregation issues caused by open enrollment school choice in 1992. Handwritten notes by William Lamson titled “Questions about Topeka.” Lamson lists 38 questions about Topeka as part of his preparation for the Brown III case.
