Nikki Giovanni, a highly awarded African American poet, visited the campus of Florida A&M University in 1975. In these images, Giovanni is seen being gifted a corsage by students, walking around campus, and speaking on a stage.
In this rare photograph, Nina Simone stands with A. Poole (as inscribed on the back of the photo) and another unidentified Black male. The trio is posing in the middle of what appears to be a Florida A&M event banquet, as people eat around them while others dance in the background. It’s unclear when this was taken.
A newspaper article from The Star Ledger about Superior Court Judge John C. Demos denying a motion to move the murder trial of Assata Shakur (JoAnne Chesimard) for the 1973 killing of a state trooper out of Middlesex County because of the defense's inability to show that an unbiased jury couldn't be selected.
An article from an unknown newspaper about the closing of the dilapidated Pierce School building and the end of the Pierce Common School district after its unification with the Topeka Public School System.
Nolan Tate began his involvement with Head Start in 1964 when he was recruited by Charles Mosley to the Child Development Group of Mississippi (CDGM). He started out as head of supplies and transportation. He talks about his work during the Civil Rights Movement including working with Medgar Evers in getting people registered to vote.
A newspaper article from the Asbury Park Press about Attorney General William F. Hyland ruling that the Executive Commission on Ethical Standards can close its meetings to the public on certain occasions. This article pertains to hearings in the trial of Assata Shakur (JoAnne Chesimard) for the 1973 killing of a state trooper.
A letter from Chaplain Wynn to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. congratulating him on his article Nonviolence and Racial Justice in the Christian Century Newspaper. Chaplain Wynn also reminded Dr. King that, he is expected to serve in Religious Emphasis Week in 1958.
Caldwell’s painting reflects a comical scene from an art museum. An elderly woman walks past the artworks exhibited, glaring with a dubious expression on her face. Her posture and facial expression suggest disapproval and criticism. The leftmost piece pictured in Caldwell’s painting is “Landscape” by Marrion Cole, a textile piece from Texas Southern’s permanent collection. This is one example of how art students interact with TSU’s art legacy.
A note from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to her husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who was sentenced to prison in 1975 for a 1971 Black Liberation Army (BLA) connected shooting of police officers in New York. The note outlines some points to a conversation she wants to have with him about their life, their love, their beliefs, and the struggle.
Three pages of notes about internal and external factors that led to the development of the Black Panther Party. Some of those factors included indecent housing, poor healthcare, and police brutality and harassment.
Notes and a draft of a speech by Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) reflecting on the Black Panther Movement. Page one outlines an opening to the speech and its purpose. The second page explores the use of education in the fight for liberation. The last pages cover government agencies and the decline of the Party.
A newspaper article from the Clarion Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi) providing historical context to the Clinton Project Oral History Collection. The article pinpoints the location of the former POW camp and talks about the treatment of prisoners there.
The 1994 Notice of Hearings from the state of Florida proposed $7.2 million in compensation for the destruction of Rosewood, a Black community subjected to a violent, racial attack. The hearings aimed to address the lasting impact of the massacre and sought justice and acknowledgment for the survivors and their families.
Biggers and Harvey Johnson, a former TSU art professor and student of Dr. Biggers, painted this mural in the lobby of the Jesse H. Jones School of Business. It speaks to the history of commerce and the wealth of Africa. NUBIA is full of visual symbols drawn from African art, including ceremonial combs, gold weights, and several meaningful animals, like the hippo, buzzard, sacred ibis, double crocodile, spider, tortoise, and more.
The red and orange-hued apocalyptic scene shows the moments after an explosion. In the middle, a dying woman’s soul leaves her body. The mural appears to have been left unfinished, as the baby, one hand, and parts of the foreground and background are not painted in.
President Gore’s speech at Lincoln High School outlined his vision for a Diversified Cooperative Training (DCT) program. He detailed plans to expand practical education for young workers statewide, emphasizing innovation, opportunity, and the power of education to transform Florida’s workforce.
President Gore’s handwritten speeches from 1961 to 1963 encompass remarks delivered at various meetings and convocations. These speeches reflect his vision for Florida A&M University, emphasizing academic growth, community involvement, and the university’s ongoing commitment to excellence during a pivotal period in its history.
Obituaries from descendants of Rosewood used to verify the death of family members and prevent false claims. These obituaries honor those who survived the massacre by detailing their contributions to the community and preserving the legacy of resilience and strength endured through generations.
Two-page obituary or press release from Tuskegee regarding the life and death of Monroe N. Work. Includes information on scheduled funeral services, rites, and internment for Dr. Work.
This large, oblong ceramic plate created by Carroll Harris Simms has a red glaze. This piece is among those that Professor Simms chose to feature in the 1976 book he co-authored with Dr. Biggers and John Edward Weems, Black Art in Houston: The Texas Southern Experience.
A copy of the Black Panther Party Ten Point Program. The Ten Point Program was created in 1966 by the founders of the Black Panther Party, Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. It serves as both the ideological underpinning of the Party as well as a day-to-day guide to living for members.
Onyeiwu's painting depicts a smiling woman wearing a green dress with geometric designs, against a blue background. The artist is a Texas Southern alumnus and current art professor, teaching painting, drawing, and murals courses. Much of his work highlights the beauty of Black women.
Geraldine McCullough was a renowned painter and sculptor from Kingston, AR. Of Hope depicts three figures picking flowers along a picket fence. In the foreground are two women and a man; one of the women is bent over in a red dress and holds a yellow flower. In the background is an urban skyline.
John Arterberry was an artist who worked in the art department at Langston University from Tallahassee, Florida. Of the Soil is a print depicting two farmers working the land. The two workers, dressed in overalls and straw hats, are bent over, picking crops to place in their wagons.
Florida A&M School for Negroes embossing stamp is a significant artifact from the institution's early history, representing the legacy of African American education in Florida. This brass stamp, used for official documentation, embodies the resilience and determination of the community in pursuit of educational opportunities.
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 legend marks all elementary schools, trade schools, junior high schools, and high schools, as well as block boundaries in Topeka and the surrounding vicinity.
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 legend marks all trade schools, junior high schools, and high schools in Topeka and the surrounding vicinity.
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 map legend marks trade schools, junior high schools, and high schools as well as railroads, streams, and several boundaries and section lines.
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 legend marks all elementary schools, trade schools, junior high schools, and high schools, as well as corporate limits in Topeka and the surrounding vicinity.
