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- Collection: Freedom Papers: Black Assertions from the Archives
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Black Gold Star Mothers (New York Times Article 1930)
The petition to President Hoover by 55 of 216 identified Black Gold Star Mothers forced the State Department to issue a public statement that guaranteed Black women “equal accommodation, care, and consideration.” The Black community’s public…
Baker Souvenir Program
Cabaret Music Hall, Paris France
Known as “Black Pearl," "Bronze Venus," and even the "Creole Goddess,” Baker was lead in this revue.
Known as “Black Pearl," "Bronze Venus," and even the "Creole Goddess,” Baker was lead in this revue.
Brooks Letters
Separated by WWII, Sergeant Billy Brooks and Lorraine Brooks wrote each other love letters that offer a glimpse into their interior life, desires, and aspirations.
Cinque Birney Pamphlet
Read or download the pamphlet
Curt Flood
Curt Flood. Baseball player, businessman, painter and author. His legal case opened the door for free agency in baseball.
Curt Flood Autobiography
In his autobiography, Curt Flood writes about inequalities and racism in baseball during the 1950’s and 1960’s.