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Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of Kappa Alpha Psi members, 1937-1938. Creator: Dexheimer-Carlon Studios

Photograph of Kappa Alpha Psi members, 1937-1938. Creator: Dexheimer-Carlon Studios
Members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity in front of the Alpha Chapter house during the North Central Province regional meeting

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Pan African flag used at the Million Man March 20th Anniversary, 2015. Creator: Unknown

Pan African flag used at the Million Man March 20th Anniversary, 2015. Creator: Unknown
The Million Man March - a large gathering of African-American men in Washington, D.C. took place on 16 October 1995

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: The Captive Slave, 1827. Creator: John Simpson

The Captive Slave, 1827. Creator: John Simpson
The Captive Slave, 1827

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph album page with three photographs of women in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1920s

Photograph album page with three photographs of women in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1920s
A collection of three black-and-white photographs of Tulsa women mounted on black construction paper.; 2013.79.20a

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph album page with three photographs, before 1921. Creator: Unknown

Photograph album page with three photographs, before 1921. Creator: Unknown
On one side of the paper there are two photographs showing people on a bridge, and people standing next to a building. On the other side of the paper is a photograph of a street view

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of people standing in a line on a street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ca. 1920

Photograph of people standing in a line on a street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ca. 1920
A black-and-white photograph that depicts a large group of people standing in a line on a street with one car in the center of the photograph

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of Hall Johnson and the Negro String Quartet, ca. 1923. Creator: S. Tarr

Photograph of Hall Johnson and the Negro String Quartet, ca. 1923. Creator: S. Tarr
A photograph of the Negro String Quartet. The photograph features four men sitting in chairs positioned in a semi circle around two music stands. The men are all dressed in suits

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of an unidentified man holding a saber, ca. 1920. Creator: Unknown

Photograph of an unidentified man holding a saber, ca. 1920. Creator: Unknown
This photographic print depicts an unidentified man standing in a wooded field wearing a checked three-piece suit, striped shirt, polka dot necktie, bell crown hat

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of theatre production with blackface actors and Oliver Howard Horner, ca. 1910

Photograph of theatre production with blackface actors and Oliver Howard Horner, ca. 1910
On the proper right side a boy is sitting in a chair. He is wearing a suit and tie. His legs are crossed at the ankles and his hands are on his lap. There is a boy standing behind him

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard of Oscar Calmeise, ca. 1918. Creator: Unknown

Photographic postcard of Oscar Calmeise, ca. 1918. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photographic postcard of a group of soldiers, including, Oscar Calmeise (center right) who served during WWI

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Framed photograph of an unidentified WWI sailor, 1917-1918. Creator: Unknown

Framed photograph of an unidentified WWI sailor, 1917-1918. Creator: Unknown
Framed black and white photograph of an unidentified WWI sailor standing with his arms behind his back. The sailor is wearing his uniform, cap, and scarf

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of World War I soldiers, 1918. Creator: Unknown

Photograph of World War I soldiers, 1918. Creator: Unknown
In this photograph a group of soldiers stand in front of tents and a wooden building. The soldiers are in uniform with their arms at their sides

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic print of 4 women sitting in front of a sofa, early 20th century

Photographic print of 4 women sitting in front of a sofa, early 20th century
A black-and-white photograph of a group of four (4) young women. The women are sitting on the floor and leaning against a sofa or settee that is draped with a fringed, patterned rug

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic print of 8 people in front of a building, 1904-1918. Creator: Unknown

Photographic print of 8 people in front of a building, 1904-1918. Creator: Unknown
A black-and-white real photograph postcard of two (2) young men and six (6) women and girls standing and sitting in a row on the steps of a brick building

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic portrait of a man wearing hat and gun holster, early 20th century

Photographic portrait of a man wearing hat and gun holster, early 20th century
This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a man wearing a hat and gun holster. The man is wearing a long sleeve shirt, pants and a scarf around his neck

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of a woman standing on the porch of a house, early 20th century

Photograph of a woman standing on the porch of a house, early 20th century
This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a woman standing on the porch of a house. The entire home is visible in the photo

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph portrait of a man dressed as a cowboy, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Photograph portrait of a man dressed as a cowboy, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a man in cowboy attire

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard portrait of Margarette Davenport in costume, early 20th century

Photographic postcard portrait of Margarette Davenport in costume, early 20th century
This real photo postcard features an image of Margarette Davenport posing for a portrait. She is dressed in cowgirl attire consisting of a wide-brimmed hat, light-colored blouse and fur chaps

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of a young couple in Texas, ca. 1920s. Creator: Unknown

Photograph of a young couple in Texas, ca. 1920s. Creator: Unknown
A gelatin silver photograph of a young woman holding a pistol. Seated on the grass by a mature tree, a man and woman, both wearing brimmed hats, are captured leaning against one another

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard of soliders in World War One at Verdun, July 2018. Creator: Unknown

Photographic postcard of soliders in World War One at Verdun, July 2018. Creator: Unknown
A photographic postcard of Oscar Calmeise (far right) and five other unidentified soldiers during World War One. The group is posed sitting atop a pile of stones in Verdun, France

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic portrait of Lt. Charles J. Blackwood, 1914-1918

Photographic portrait of Lt. Charles J. Blackwood, 1914-1918
Photographic portrait of Lt. Charles J. Blackwood during World War I in full military dress. The photograph is taken in a studio and has a neutral background

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of the 25th anniversary of the founding of Tuskegee Institute, 1906

Photograph of the 25th anniversary of the founding of Tuskegee Institute, 1906
A black-and-white photograph taken at the 25th anniversary of the founding of Tuskegee University

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Framed photograph of unidentified WWI soldier, 1917-1918. Creator: Unknown

Framed photograph of unidentified WWI soldier, 1917-1918. Creator: Unknown
Framed black and white photograph of an unidentified WWI Soldier. The soldier is seated in a studio wearing a full military uniform and cap

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of two men linking arms, 1910s - 1920s. Creator: The Bell Studio

Photograph of two men linking arms, 1910s - 1920s. Creator: The Bell Studio
A black and white photograph of two men linking arms.; The two men are pictured standing in the center of the image. Both men wear light colored three piece suits with flat caps

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of a hunting party, ca. 1903. Creator: Unknown

Photograph of a hunting party, ca. 1903. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photograph of a hunting party. There are three seated men holding game and rifles with two dogs lying at the feet of the men in the foreground

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of schoolchildren and teachers, ca. 1913. Creator: Unknown

Photograph of schoolchildren and teachers, ca. 1913. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photograph of school children and a teacher, posing in five rows, in front of a buildingl

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of Dr. William H. Conner and family outside their home, ca. 1910

Photograph of Dr. William H. Conner and family outside their home, ca. 1910
Dr. William H. Conner and family. In the photograph are two men, three women and two young boys standing in front of a brick townhouse

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of Senator Henry Hall Falkener and family, ca. 1906. Creator: Unknown

Photograph of Senator Henry Hall Falkener and family, ca. 1906. Creator: Unknown
A black and white, formal family portrait photograph of Senator Henry Hall Falkener and his family in a black, paper mat

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic print of Westley Williams, ca. 1920. Creator: Unknown

Photographic print of Westley Williams, ca. 1920. Creator: Unknown
A black-and-white photograph of Westley Williams standing in front of a dark-colored automobile

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic print of men and women in front of Vernon AME Church, Tulsa, ca. 1919

Photographic print of men and women in front of Vernon AME Church, Tulsa, ca. 1919
A black-and-white photograph of a group of fifty (50) women, men and children standing in front of a church, possibly Vernon Chapel AME Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic print of men gathered for State Funeral Directors meeting, 1926

Photographic print of men gathered for State Funeral Directors meeting, 1926
A black-and-white photograph of a group of men at the State Funeral Directors and Embalmers Meeting held in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic print of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and another woman in front of car, 1926

Photographic print of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and another woman in front of car, 1926
Two women and a man standing in front of a dark-colored, 4-door automobile

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of men, women, and children in a yard, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Photograph of men, women, and children in a yard, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a group of people standing outside

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of a man and woman sitting outside of a storefront, early 20th century

Photograph of a man and woman sitting outside of a storefront, early 20th century
This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a man and woman sitting on a bench in front of a store

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of a man and woman standing on a sidewalk, early 20th century

Photograph of a man and woman standing on a sidewalk, early 20th century
This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a man and woman standing on a sidewalk. The woman is standing on the left and is wearing a dress with short sleeves

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Postcard of a man posing in a Western scene in a photography studio, early 20th century

Postcard of a man posing in a Western scene in a photography studio, early 20th century
This real photo postcard depicts a man in a cowboy costume posing with a fake horse

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard portrait of a man wearing a hat and overalls, early 20th century

Photographic postcard portrait of a man wearing a hat and overalls, early 20th century
This real photo postcard features an image of a man in western attire. He is wearing a long sleeve shirt, overalls, a hat and has two scarves around his neck and a fake mustache

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard portrait of two men in Western attire, early 20th century

Photographic postcard portrait of two men in Western attire, early 20th century
This real photo postcard features a black and white image of two men dressed in Western attire

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Pinback button stating 'Black Lives Matter Everyday', from MMM 20th Anniversary

Pinback button stating "Black Lives Matter Everyday", from MMM 20th Anniversary
The Million Man March - a large gathering of African-American men in Washington, D.C. took place on 16 October 1995

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Pinback button stating 'Justice Or Else 10-10-2015', from MMM 20th Anniversary

Pinback button stating "Justice Or Else 10-10-2015", from MMM 20th Anniversary
The Million Man March - a large gathering of African-American men in Washington, D.C. took place on 16 October 1995

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: 1968 Olympic warm-up suit jacket worn by Tommie Smith, 1968

1968 Olympic warm-up suit jacket worn by Tommie Smith, 1968
A warm up tack suit jacket worn by Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of B. C. Franklin, I. H. Spears, and Effie Thompson, June 6, 1921

Photograph of B. C. Franklin, I. H. Spears, and Effie Thompson, June 6, 1921
A black and white photograph of B.C. Franklin (right) and I. H. Spears (left), with Secretary Effie Thompson (center), in their temporary tent office after the Tulsa Race Riot, 1921

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic portrait of a man and woman on floral paper backing, early 20th century

Photographic portrait of a man and woman on floral paper backing, early 20th century
This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a man and woman outside. The man is sitting in a chair and is wearing a hat, shirt, tie, jacket and pants

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Pinback button promoting reparations for the Tulsa Race Massacre, ca. 2001

Pinback button promoting reparations for the Tulsa Race Massacre, ca. 2001
On 31 May-1 June 1 1921, mobs of White residents, many of them deputised and given weapons by city officials

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Black t-shirt for 300 Men March worn at a rally after the death of Freddie Gray, 2015

Black t-shirt for 300 Men March worn at a rally after the death of Freddie Gray, 2015
Freddie Gray (1990-2015) was a young African-American man who died after being arrested by the Baltimore Police Department

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Gas mask with filter canister worn at demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, 2014

Gas mask with filter canister worn at demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, 2014
Gas mask worn by African-American writer and journalist Dr. Jelani Cobb at a protest held after a young black man, Michael Brown, was shot dead by white police officer Darren Wilson

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Evidence of Intimidation & Fascist Crimes by USA: The War on the Black Panther Party

Evidence of Intimidation & Fascist Crimes by USA: The War on the Black Panther Party
Timeline poster about violence and killings against Black Panther members by the police

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard of Pullman Porter, Omer Ester and his wife Jean, ca. 1930s

Photographic postcard of Pullman Porter, Omer Ester and his wife Jean, ca. 1930s
Black-and-white photographic postcard that was never stamped and mailed but has written in pencil on the back the name " Omer Ester"

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of a man and woman in front of car, ca. 1921. Creator: Unknown

Photograph of a man and woman in front of car, ca. 1921. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photograph of a man and a woman standing in front of an automobile

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Broom used by the community members to clean-up after Baltimore protests, ca. 2015

Broom used by the community members to clean-up after Baltimore protests, ca. 2015
Wood and straw broom used in clean up efforts after the Baltimore Riots of 2015 at North and Pennsylvania Avenues

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard of a boy wearing a double-breasted jacket and breeches

Photographic postcard of a boy wearing a double-breasted jacket and breeches
A photographic postcard of a young boy wearing a bowler hat, double-breasted jacket, breeches, and boots. He is standing outdoors on ground strewn with branches and fallen leaves

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic print of an unidentified child, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Photographic print of an unidentified child, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photograph of an unidentified child sitting on a decorative bench. The child is wearing a light gown, light tights, and dark shoes

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic print of a young boy, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Photographic print of a young boy, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photograph of a young boy. The boy is featured from the chest up and is looking straight at the camera. He is wearing a stripped collared button-down shirt

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic print of a woman on a brick wall, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Photographic print of a woman on a brick wall, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A photographic print of an unidentified woman. The woman is pictured holding on to a pole and leaning against a brick wall. The back of the photograph has [39] printed in black ink

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph folder from the Ubangi Club, ca. 1942. Creator: Unknown

Photograph folder from the Ubangi Club, ca. 1942. Creator: Unknown
A photograph folder from the Ubangi Club. The folder holds a sepia toned photograph (2013.46.25.66.1). The front of the folder features red and blue text and design

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of Erskine Hawkins, 1938-1993. Creator: Unknown

Photograph of Erskine Hawkins, 1938-1993. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photographic portrait of Erskine Hawkins in a striped suit. He is holding a trumpet in his right hand with his left hand resting on top of his right

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photograph of Jimmie Lunceford, 1936. Creator: Unknown

Photograph of Jimmie Lunceford, 1936. Creator: Unknown
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Jimmie Lunceford. He is depicted in three quarters profile, in bust pose, looking towards the right side of the image

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Placard for the 300 Men March, 2015. Creator: COR Health Institute

Placard for the 300 Men March, 2015. Creator: COR Health Institute
In August 2015, the 300 Men March, an anti-violence group based in Baltimore, marched all night from Baltimore to Washington DC to protest against violent crime

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: A sign protesting police terror used at Million Man March 20th Anniversary, 2015

A sign protesting police terror used at Million Man March 20th Anniversary, 2015
The Stonewall riots - spontaneous demonstrations by members of the gay community - took place after a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, New York City in June 1969

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard of Pullman Porter, T. R. Joseph, ca. 1930s. Creator: Unknown

Photographic postcard of Pullman Porter, T. R. Joseph, ca. 1930s. Creator: Unknown
Black-and-white photographic postcard that was never stamped and mailed but has written in pencil on the back the name " T.R. Joseph". The image on the postcard is of Pullman Porter, T.R

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard of a military marching band, ca. 1917. Creator: Unknown

Photographic postcard of a military marching band, ca. 1917. Creator: Unknown
A photographic postcard of a military marching band. The band is marching in an open field. Another group of men is marching behind them. A building is visible in the background

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard of Dovie Wright Jordan, ca. 1917. Creator: Unknown

Photographic postcard of Dovie Wright Jordan, ca. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Black and white photographic postcard depicting a woman standing beside a wooden chair. The chair is plain with a rounded backrest and a back made of wooden slats

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic print of an unidentified woman, 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Photographic print of an unidentified woman, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
2013. 46.29.120a: A black and white photograph of an unidentified woman. She is featured sitting, facing the camera, with her hands in her lap. She is wearing a dress and coat

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard of an unidentified man in a suit, 1926-1940s. Creator: Unknown

Photographic postcard of an unidentified man in a suit, 1926-1940s. Creator: Unknown
A photographic postcard of an unidentified man in a suit. The man is standing in front of a painted background of a staircase and flowers

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard of Mr. Robinson, 1918-1930. Creator: Unknown

Photographic postcard of Mr. Robinson, 1918-1930. Creator: Unknown
Photographic postcard of a man identified as Mr. Robinson. Robinson is pictured holding a hat and leaning on a small column

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard of a woman, 1918-1930. Creator: The Rex Photo Studio

Photographic postcard of a woman, 1918-1930. Creator: The Rex Photo Studio
A photographic postcard of a woman standing with her hand atop a vase

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard of a woman standing next to a wooden chair, 1918-1930

Photographic postcard of a woman standing next to a wooden chair, 1918-1930
A photographic postcard of a woman standing next to a wooden chair with decorative carving. The woman is wearing a jumpsuit with calf-length boots and a cap. Her right hand rests on the chair back

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic postcard with image of a small child, 1918-1930. Creator: Unknown

Photographic postcard with image of a small child, 1918-1930. Creator: Unknown
A photographic postcard of an unidentified small child. The child is sitting on a chair and wearing a hat that says [America] on the band

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Photographic print of two unidentified men outdoors, 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Photographic print of two unidentified men outdoors, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photograph of two unidentified men standing in a wooded area. The men are standing to the left of the photograph

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Poster reading 'Race is not a crime'used at Baltimore protests, April 2015

Poster reading "Race is not a crime"used at Baltimore protests, April 2015
This protest poster is white and has text that reads [Race / is not / a crime]. The text is handwritten in black marker and there is a brown stain on the bottom of the poster just left of center

Background imageBlack Lives Matter Collection: Prop from dance recital performance 'Dance to Glory'by Studio A, 2015

Prop from dance recital performance "Dance to Glory"by Studio A, 2015
This cardboard sign is a rectangular piece of cardboard with handwritten text in black marker. The text reads " Liberty/ And/ Justice". The back is blank


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