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A Virginia Railway Station, 1882. Creator: Unknown
A Virginia Railway Station, 1882

Miss Jennie Johnson; Evangelist; Dresden, Ont. 1907. Creator: Unknown
Miss Jennie Johnson; Evangelist; Dresden, Ont. 1907

W. T. Vernon; Register of the United States Treasury, 1908. Creator: Unknown
W. T. Vernon; Register of the United States Treasury, 1908

Prof. Geo. W. Carver, M. Ag. 1902. Creator: Unknown
Prof. Geo. W. Carver, M. Ag. 1902

A furniture and repair shop at Snow Hill, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
A furniture and repair shop at Snow Hill, 1904

Mill house, engine and boiler room, Emma Brick Works, Emma, N. C. 1902. Creator: Unknown
Mill house, engine and boiler room, Emma Brick Works, Emma, N. C. 1902

Studio portrait of young woman wearing chain necklace, c1880-c1889. Creator: Unknown
Studio portrait of young woman wearing chain necklace, c1880-c1889

Portrait of Slam Stewart, Three Deuces(?), New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Slam Stewart, Three Deuces(?), New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Thelonious Monk, Minton's Playhouse, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Thelonious Monk, Minton's Playhouse, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Erroll Garner, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Erroll Garner, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Arnett Cobb, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Arnett Cobb, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Wesley Prince, Nat King Cole, and Freddie Moore, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Netting terrapins, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Netting terrapins, 1882

Servants office in an American hotel; [Mount Vernon Hotel, Baltimore, MD], 1882. Creator: Unknown
Servants office in an American hotel; [Mount Vernon Hotel, Baltimore, MD], 1882

Passengers dining in a Pullman parlour railway car, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Passengers dining in a Pullman parlour railway car, 1882

The Devil's garden, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Devil's garden, 1898

Beaten biscuit, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Beaten biscuit, 1898

Too late, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Too late, 1898

Mr. And Mrs. Gaskin and family; Benton Harbor, Mich.; Earnest workers in the A. M. E. Church, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mr. And Mrs. Gaskin and family; Benton Harbor, Mich.; Earnest workers in the A. M. E. Church, 1907

Paul Lawrence Dunbar; The favorite Poet of the race, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Paul Lawrence Dunbar; The favorite Poet of the race, 1907

Master Leroy Johnson; Son of James Johnson, Chicago, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Master Leroy Johnson; Son of James Johnson, Chicago, 1907

Rev. Mary Hill, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Rev. Mary Hill, 1907

H. C. Tinsley, M. D.; Georgetown, Ky. 1907. Creator: Unknown
H. C. Tinsley, M. D.; Georgetown, Ky. 1907

Rev. Page; Of the Baptist Church, Cincinnati, O.; A successful pastor, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Rev. Page; Of the Baptist Church, Cincinnati, O.; A successful pastor, 1907

The wife of Rev. J. W. Early; Lectured and taught school through the south... Tenn. 1907. Creator: Unknown
The wife of Rev. J. W. Early; Lectured and taught school through the south; Has a beautiful home in Nashville, Tenn. 1907

Thomas Geyder, Batavia, Ill.; A prosperous farmer, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Thomas Geyder, Batavia, Ill.; A prosperous farmer, 1907

Mrs. Anna Nemor; A great business woman, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Anna Nemor; A great business woman, 1907

Mrs. James Bennett; A great church worker, Chicago, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. James Bennett; A great church worker, Chicago, 1907

Rev. John F. Thomas, D.D.; Ex-Chaplain 8th Regiment I. N. G.; Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist... 1907. Creator: Unknown
Rev. John F. Thomas, D.D.; Ex-Chaplain 8th Regiment I. N. G.; Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church; Oldest preacher in the city of Chicago, 1907

Mrs. Mary E. Minnard; A great church worker at Springfield, Ill. 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Mary E. Minnard; A great church worker at Springfield, Ill. 1907

Mr. C. Hood; Grocer; Columbus, O.; Employs 15 clerks, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mr. C. Hood; Grocer; Columbus, O.; Employs 15 clerks, 1907

Mr. Ampey, Commander of the John Brown Post, No. 50, of the Grand Army of the Republic, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Ampey, Commander of the John Brown Post, No. 50, of the Grand Army of the Republic, 1907

War Garden Commission, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. War Garden Commission, between 1910 and 1920
War Garden Commission, between 1910 and 1920

Mr. G. W. Nemor; One of the great business men of Chicago; Supports the church; Highest... 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mr. G. W. Nemor; One of the great business men of Chicago; Supports the church; Highest respect for his pastor, J. F. Thomas, 1907

Miss Maude E. Williams; The author's reviewer, Chicago, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Miss Maude E. Williams; The author's reviewer, Chicago, 1907

Mrs. Mary E. Scott; Composer of the introduction, Chicago, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Mary E. Scott; Composer of the introduction, Chicago, 1907

Rev. D. D. Buck. 1907. Creator: Unknown
Rev. D. D. Buck. 1907

The late Rev. J.W. Early; Born June 17, 1814; First Methodist preacher in the State of Tenn... 1907 Creator: Unknown
The late Rev. J.W. Early; Born June 17, 1814; First Methodist preacher in the State of Tennessee, 1907

Miss Ida B. Wells, [Frontispiece], (1894?). Creator: Unknown
Miss Ida B. Wells, [Frontispiece], (1894?)

Mr. G. H. Smith and family, Dresden, Ont.; Marine cook for thirty-five years, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mr. G. H. Smith and family, Dresden, Ont.; Marine cook for thirty-five years, 1907

Rev. S. H. Lynn; Pastor of the Union Baptist Church in Dresden, Ont... 1907. Creator: Unknown
Rev. S. H. Lynn; Pastor of the Union Baptist Church in Dresden, Ont.; Oldest colored preacher holding a charge in Canada, 1907

Migratory cotton picker with her baby, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Migratory cotton picker with her baby, 1939

Migratory cotton workers, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Migratory cotton workers, 1939

Poro College; Partial view of the lobby; Information Bureau located in lobby, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Poro College; Partial view of the lobby; Information Bureau located in lobby, 1922

Mr. Caleb Walton and Family, Basket Station, Ky.; This is his home, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Caleb Walton and Family, Basket Station, Ky.; This is his home, 1907

Team of Mr. Madock; Has business at Harvey, Ill. 1907. Creator: Unknown
Team of Mr. Madock; Has business at Harvey, Ill. 1907

Sixth Missionary Baptist Church, E. Nashville, Tenn.; Rev. J. T. Tunstill; Pastor, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Sixth Missionary Baptist Church, E. Nashville, Tenn.; Rev. J. T. Tunstill; Pastor, 1907

Mr. and Mrs. F Posey; Baskets, Ky.; A prosperous farmer, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mr. and Mrs. F Posey; Baskets, Ky.; A prosperous farmer, 1907

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"African American Icons: Celebrating Strength, Resilience, and Cultural Influence" The Olympic Games of 1968 witnessed a powerful moment when American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos boldly raised their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Australian Peter Norman stood beside them, wearing an OPHR badge in solidarity. In 1970, the legendary Jimi Hendrix mesmerized audiences with his electrifying guitar skills during a concert at Berkeley, California. His music transcended boundaries and left an indelible mark on rock history. Sam Cooke's soulful voice captivated listeners until his untimely death in 1964. As an African American soul singer, he paved the way for future generations to express themselves through music. Malcolm X was not only a religious leader but also a political figure who fearlessly fought for equal rights and justice. His legacy continues to inspire countless individuals today. Even The Beatles couldn't resist clowning around with boxing legend Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) at his training camp in Miami Beach before his historic fight against Sonny Liston in 1964. Jackie Robinson shattered racial barriers as he stole home under the tag of catcher Andy Seminick during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in 1950. This iconic moment marked a significant step forward for African Americans in professional sports. Rosa Parks became an emblematic figure of civil rights advocacy when she defiantly sat at the front of a public bus designated for white passengers only. Her act of resistance sparked nationwide change and inspired others to stand up against segregation. Hattie McDaniel made history by becoming the first African American actress to win an Academy Award for her role as Mammy in "Gone with the Wind" (1939). Despite facing adversity, she broke barriers and opened doors for future generations of black actors and actresses. Satchel Paige showcased extraordinary talent on baseball fields, defying racial barriers and becoming one of the greatest pitchers in history.