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Oscar Land, 1950s. Creator: UnknownVentriloquists dummy owned by African-American actor and stand-up and TV comedian Stewart Byron " Stu" Gilliam (1933-2013). A male ventriloquist doll made of wood
Flight suit worn by Charles F. Bolden during his first spaceflight, 1986African-American astronaut Charles Frank Bolden Jr. (born 1946) flew on four Space Shuttle missions. He was also a NASA administrator and a United States Marine Corps Major General
Leather leggings worn by Peter L. Robinson, Sr. during World War I, ca. 1917Peter L. Robinson was an African-American who served in the First World War. A pair of brown leather leggings with leather strap and two buckle fasteners
Pilot flight suit and gear owned by Charles F. Bolden, ca. 2000. Creator: UnknownAfrican-American astronaut Charles Frank Bolden Jr. (born 1946) flew on four Space Shuttle missions. He was also a NASA administrator and a United States Marine Corps Major General
Building brick from Bethune-Cookman Universitys White Hall, ca. 1916. Creator: UnknownA clay brick that was once part of the structure of Bethune-Cookman Universitys White Hall. BCU is a private historically black university in Daytona Beach, Florida
Hot comb from a travel hair care kit used by Anna Mae Queen Holmes, mid 20th centuryA hot comb, also known as a pressing comb or straightening comb, used to straighten hair. The teeth of the comb are brass and the handle is wood
Baton used by Dr. Issac Greggs with The Human Jukebox marching band, ca. 2000A baton used by Dr. Issac Ben Greggs, the Director of the Southern University - Baton Rouge marching band nicknamed " the Human Jukebox." The baton has a white plastic stick
Straw hat worn during the 1966 March Against Fear, 1966. Creator: UnknownThe March Against Fear demonstration during the period of the Civil Rights Movement in the USA, was a walk by African-American activist James Meredith from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson
Toe shoe and tights worn by Ingrid Silva of Dance Theatre of Harlem, 2013-2014Brazilian ballet dancer Ingrid Silva (born c1988) performs with the Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York City. Skin tone pointe shoes for black
Pair of red and black Air Jordan I high top sneakers made by Nike, 1985. Creator: NikePair of trainers worn by African-American professional basketball player Michael Jordan (born 1963), who played 15 seasons in the NBA, winning six championships with the Chicago Bulls
Chef jacket worn by Leah Chase, ca. 2012. Creator: ChefwearLeah Chase (1923-2019) was and African-American chef, author and television personality based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine
Pinback button promoting reparations for the Tulsa Race Massacre, ca. 2001On 31 May-1 June 1 1921, mobs of White residents, many of them deputised and given weapons by city officials, attacked Black residents and destroyed homes
Sticker for the American Tennis Association owned by Althea Gibson, late 20th centuryIn 1956 Althea Gibson (1927-2003) became the first African-American to win a Grand Slam title (the French Championships). The following year she won both Wimbledon and the US Nationals
Leather Masonic apron owned by H. C. Anderson, mid 20th century. Creator: UnknownReverend Henry Clay Anderson was an African-American pastor, teacher, veteran, and photographer, best known for capturing the lives of the black middle class of Greenville
Costume worn by Cindy Herron in "Giving Him Something He Can Feel"video, 1992Elbow-length black gloves, part of a costume worn by African-American singer-songwriter, model and actor Cindy Herron (born 1961), a founding member of the R&B/pop group En Vogue
Member badge for the House of Ruth belonging to Josephine B. Tate, 20th centuryThe Household of Ruth " shall be composed of financial members of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and their wives, widowed mothers, unmarried daughters, sisters, widows
Sign for the Booker T. Motel, ca. 1950. Creator: UnknownMotel sign from Humboldt, Tennessee, named for Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), an African-American educator, author and orator. Colored indicates that the motel was for African-Americans only
Stanley Clarke Signature Standard 4 String Bass, after 1990. Creators: Gotoh Gut CoBass guitar owned by African-American musician Stanley Clarke (born 1951), founding member of Return to Forever, one of the first jazz fusion bands
Pinback button promoting African Liberation Day, 1977. Creator: UnknownThe All-African Peoples Revolutionary Party, a socialist political party founded by Kwame Nkrumah in 1968, expanded to the United States in 1972
Off-white oxford shoes worn by Cab Calloway, mid 20th-late 20th century. Creator: CapezioA pair of off-white mens oxford shoes worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor
Conductors baton owned by Cab Calloway, mid 20th-late 20th century. Creator: UnknownWooden conductors baton used by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor. The black painted handle is larger than the white painted tapered shaft
M1917 Revolver issued by US Army during WWI to Charles H. Houston, Jan 2018African-American lawyer Charles Hamilton Houston (1895-1951) graduated from Amherst College and Harvard Law School. He was Dean of Howard University Law School and Litigation Director of the NaCP
Tin of Murrays Superior Hair Dressing Pomade, 2014. Creator: Murray sAfrican-American barber C.D. Murray invented Murrays Superior Hair Dressing Pomade and began to sell it out of his Chicago barbershop. He founded Murrays Superior Products Co
Pinback button for Kennedy - Johnson 1960 presidential campaign, 1960A 1960 presidential campaign pinback button with the faces of John F. Kennedy and running mate Lyndon B. Johnson. Kennedy ran as a candidate of the Democratic Party
Miniature Black Madonna, 1914-1918. Creator: UnknownA trench art sculpture featuring a Black Madonna figurine with outstretched arms in the hollow interior of a bullet casing
Amplifier used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Yamaha CorporationA Yamaha F1030 amplifier used by Angelo T. King. The front of the amplifier is all black with off-white text. The text at the top center reads: [YAMAHA / FREQUENCY DIVIDING NETWORK / MODEL F1030]
Bronze Medal honoring the 371st Infantry, 1918. Creator: Henri TetergerA commemorative Bronze Medal, produced in France in 1918, honoring the United States 371st Infantry Regiment. The 371st and 372nd U.S
Folding tab button for Kennedy - Johnson 1960 presidential campaign, 1960Folding tab, metal button with the names of John F. Kennedy and running mate Lyndon B. Johnson of the Democratic Party. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States in January
Pen used by Michele A. Roberts to sign NBPAs 2017 agreement with the NBA, January 19Michele A. Roberts (born 1956) is an African-American woman, and is the executive director of the National Basketball Players Association
French Army canteen, 1914-1918. Creator: UnknownCanteen made by the French army and used by French and American troops during World War I. The canteen has two spouts, a smaller one and a larger one that has a wooden cork
Black tail coat with white pocket handkerchief worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995A black swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor
Reproduction patch with Red Hand emblem, late 20th century. Creator: UnknownThe 371st and 372nd U.S. Infantry Regiments were segregated African American regiments, nominally a part of the 93rd Division, that served in World War I under French Army command
Track suit for the TSU Tigerbelles worn by Chandra Cheeseborough, 1977African-American athlete and sprinter Chandra Cheeseborough (born 1959) won two gold medals at the 1975 Pan American Games at the age of 16
Black t-shirt for 300 Men March worn at a rally after the death of Freddie Gray, 2015Freddie Gray (1990-2015) was a young African-American man who died after being arrested by the Baltimore Police Department
Robe and trunks worn by Denzel Washington as Rubin Carter in The Hurricane, 1999A robe (.1ab) and a pair of boxing trunks (.2) worn by actor Denzel Washington as Rubin Hurricane Carter in the 1999 biopic, " The Hurricane"
Sign from segregated railroad station, ca. 1930s. Creator: UnknownUnder segregation in the United States, Black people were prohibited from using the same facilities as whites. They were forced to use separate and often inferior services such as housing
Gas mask with filter canister worn at demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, 2014Gas 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
Red Starfleet uniform worn by Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Uhura on Star Trek, 1966-1967Starfleet uniform worn by African-American actor Nichelle Nichols (born 1932) as the character Lt. Uhura on the television show Star Trek
Evidence of Intimidation & Fascist Crimes by USA: The War on the Black Panther PartyTimeline poster about violence and killings against Black Panther members by the police. Originally named Black Panther Party for Self-Defense
Umpire mask worn by Emmett Ashford, ca. 1965. Creator: UnknownEmmett Ashford was the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball (MLB). Ashford umped from 1966-1970 and was known for his animated calls and dress
Radio owned by Herman and Minnie Roundtree, 1948. Creator: UnknownThis radio belonged to Herman and Minnie Roundtree. Minnie Jones Roundtree loved to play baseball with the boys when she was growing up
Necklace worn by Jessie Greer, gifted to her by George J. Jones, ca. 1919Jesse Greer was gifted this necklace on her 17th birthday by George J. Jones, who would become her husband. A yellow gold, pearl, and ruby necklace owned by Jessie Greer Jones
Light grey wool dress designed by Arthur McGee, mid 20th-late 20th centuryLight grey wool dress designed by Arthur McGee. The body of the dress is cut straight with seams at the center front and center back
Banjo created for Charles P. Stinson, late19th centruy. Creator: John H. BuckbeeCharles P. Stinsons minstrel credits include working with Callinders Georgia Minstrels, the Worlds Minstrels, and Harvey and Frohmans Minstrel Companies as a banjo player, actor, and drum major
Nautical clock gifted from Pres. Theodore Roosevelt to William L. Houston, 1905-1919William LePre Houston (1870-1953) was a prominent Washington, DC attorney who was active in the Republican Party and worked for African American labor organizations
Taupe wool skirt designed by Arthur McGee, mid 20th-late 20th centuryTaupe wool twill skirt designed by Arthur McGee. The skirt is made from two (2) pieces of fabric cut in the same asymmetric shape and then sewn together
Pocket watch likely carried by Matthew Henson in 1908-9 Arctic expedition, 1888-1889An engraved watch that is believed to be the watch carried by African-American Matthew Henson (1866-1955) on his exploration of the North Pole along with Adm. Robert E
Lavender tweed swing coat designed by Arthur McGee, mid 20th-late 20th centuryLavender wool tweed swing coat designed by Arthur McGee. The fabric has multi-colored wool woven flecks. The coat has a spread collar, full-length flared sleeves, and falls just below the knee
