The mural centers an image of Mother Nature as a Black woman. In the foreground of the center panel, the artist stands in front of the towering female figure. On either side of Turner, men are weighed down by heavy irons. On the right, an embryo is gestating in a womb within a gear.
A newspaper article by Lieutenant of Health of the Corona Branch, NY chapter of the Black Panther Party, Diahnne Jenkins, from The Black Panther about the Black Panther programs such as free breakfast, free health care, and free clothing drives. She writes that these programs are all a part of organizing and educating the masses.
Dr. Arthur L. Britt was an artist and educator from Cuthbert, GA. Society Wheels is an abstraction that uses black and white to enact visual chaos and composition. The inclusion of "KKK" positions it as a critique of American race relations and racial violence.
The Soldier's Handbook, U.S.A., revised in 1898, is a vital historical document designed to guide soldiers in military conduct, tactics, and survival techniques during the Spanish-American War. Featuring practical advice and regulations, it reflects the military culture of the era.
This drawing by Prinston Nnanna shows a Black baby sitting on a pile of books. Behind the baby, there is a collection of various political newspaper clippings and headlines, which may be provoking the child's saddened disposition.
Charles White was a painter, printmaker, muralist, and educator known for his stylistic approach to African American subjects from Chicago, IL. Solid as a Rock is a print of the profile of a robed Black man. The barefoot man is holding on to his robe with his left and hides his right hand.
Joseph D. Atkinson, Jr., was an artist from Atlanta, GA. Solitude depicts a white woman posing in front of a mirror, illuminating her with a lamp. The woman stands slightly profiled while facing the viewer; her right hand is raised, and the left is in a fruit bowl.
An essay about the Black Liberation Army (BLA) and the need for politically mobilizing an armed populace toward the collective goal of Marxism-Socialism-Leninism in America. The author writes that the BLA must do a better job of organizing the Black working class to achieve liberation and socialism.
An essay from an unknown author sharing thoughts about the idea of an upcoming guerilla war in the United States and the tactics that would be necessary. The author writes that the years after 1970 could see a rise in political assassinations, bombings, and sabotage of power plants and technological systems.
Charles W. Stallings was a painter, printmaker, sculptor, and educator from Springfield, MO. Soothsayer is a marble sculpture of a psychic medium. The smooth texture of the face contrasts with the rougher texture depicting the hair.
Charles W. Stallings was a painter, printmaker, sculptor, and educator from Gary, IN. Sorrowing Woman is a print depicting a woman with a sad expression. Stallings overlays two images of the woman: in the foreground, her expression is contemplative as she looks upward, and in the background, she wears a solemn expression.
A letter from Chaplain to Rev. Ralph Abernathy expressing his regret that he will not be able to be the guest speaker for First Baptist Church nintieth celebration.
A program detailing the events of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference being held in Tallahassee, FL during May 13-14 1959. Dr. King is inviting people who are interested in hearing and learning about the practices of non-violence to attend the conference hosted by the Tallahassee Civic Association.
The Southern Cross of Honor "Deo Vindice" medal was awarded to Confederate veterans for their service during the Civil War. Bearing the Latin phrase "God will vindicate," it symbolizes the Lost Cause ideology and Southern pride. This medal, bestowed by the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
This 1948 abstract by Walter White is on the Southern Regional College Plan, a proposal meant to address the “total denial of professional and graduate training to Negroes in Southern tax-supported universities,” in the wake of new legislation proposed by Congress that appears to create segregated Negro schools.
In 1946, nearly 100 Black and white leaders gathered at a Presbyterian church for the first Florida Division meeting of the Southern Regional Council. Under Dr. Gray’s leadership as divisional chairman, they adopted bylaws that would shape future efforts for regional cooperation, justice, and social change.
This 1913 Confederate Reunion medal, a souvenir from the United Confederate Veterans (UCV) gathering in Chattanooga, commemorates veterans of the Civil War. The medal features Confederate symbols and celebrates the reunion of former soldiers.
A final report from the Special Master Hearing on Rosewood, outlining the Civil Rights Office's pursuit of $7.2 million in compensation. The report addresses claims of loss of enjoyment of life, references past Congressional cases, and argues the incalculable value owed to descendants after the devastating events.
A speech by Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) about police in the community. She recalls interactions with the police that she has witnessed and contrasts what the police claim to be with what she sees. There is an outline for a portion of her speech about Black women leading the fight for liberation. She notes that the speech will contain poems.
A speech by Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) about the Black Panthers delivered to the Community Self-Defense Program. She addresses the goals of the revolution, the actions of government agencies against them, and her motivation for joining the Party. With handwritten edits.
Outline of a speech by Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). Her speech is about the Black Panther Party's history, preserving it, and the power of information.
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 1946 newspaper article from the Topeka Daily Capital about a program calling for a tax levy of not more than $2 million dollars for school improvements in Topeka.
This sculpture’s form resembles a sphinx, with its humanlike face and animal body parts. The body is covered in ornamental embellishments, especially spirals. These decorations are a key characteristic of the terracotta sculptures created by the students of Professor Carroll Harris Simms, with spirals as a key motif.
In the summer of 1979, Director of the Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center and Museum, James Eaton, discovered Spike Lee’s grandfather was a graduate of Florida A&M and served as the second bandmaster in the early 1920s. After Eaton shared this with him, Lee returned to FAMU to give an address to students.
Mark Hewitt was an artist from Boston, MA. Spirit of 366th depicts a portrait of a young Black man from the 366th infantry in an Army uniform. The soldier looks into the distance of a shining light while dark-hued clouds of brown, black, and purple gather overhead.
An essay by an unknown woman writing about her different experiences in the South and New York and how those experiences have shaped her personality and worldview. She writes, “I guess I have two personalities. One is my real personality (my Southern upbringing) and the other is the personality the people of New York have forced upon me.”
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. Printed spreadsheets containing detailed census reports for the state of Kansas from April 1982 through April 1983.
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. Typed spreadsheets of changes in Topeka Schools from 1950-1980. The types of changes include classroom additions, new construction, natural disasters, 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. Spreadsheets showing the racial makeup of Topeka Public School students, by school, from 1966-1980. Labeled as deposition exhibit 6.
Gilbert H. Hatcher was a painter from Augusta, GA. Spring Folic is an abstract painting with a green background. The color palette includes hues of yellow, red, orange, green, white, and black. Gestural strokes of paint are layered to create a feeling of nature and springtime.
