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"African American Icons: Celebrating Strength, Resilience

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African American Collection: LARRY DOBY (1923-2003). American baseball player, and first black player in the American League
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African American Collection: (1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. At the March on Washington, 28 August 1963
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African American Collection: Left to right: NaCP attorneys George E. C. Hayes, Thurgood Marshall and James Nabrit, Jr
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African American Collection: VIRGINIA: SALT MINE, 1857. Salt mine at Saltville, Virginia. Wood engraving, American, 1857
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African American Collection: ELLA FITZGERALD (1917-1996). American singer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1940
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African American Collection: SCOTT JOPLIN (1868-1917). American composer. Photographed c1908
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African American Collection: MUHAMMED ALI (b. 1942)
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African American Collection: CONFEDERATE CAMP, 1861. Confederate troops from Mississippi practicing with the Bowie knife in camp
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African American Collection: ELLA FITZGERALD (1917-1996). American singer. Performing on stage with Dizzy Gillespie, 1947
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African American Collection: TED WILLIAMS (1918-2002). Theodore Samuel Williams. American baseball player
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African American Collection: Portrait of a blacksmith at work, town of Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region
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African American Collection: Washington DC, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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African American Collection: Bootsy Collins style star-shaped mirrored lens sunglasses, 1993-2013. Creator: elope, inc
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African American Collection: Muhammad Ali under friendly arrest of two London Police officers who were at the training
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African American Collection: A group of African American men sitting on the porch of a country store
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African American Collection: Drum major baton, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
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African American Collection: Uniform cap worn by Pullman Porter Philip Henry Logan, 1966. Creator: Unknown
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African American Collection: Skinning the Lamb, c1910
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African American Collection: MISSISSIPPI: LABOR, 1940. Cotton picking in the vicinity of Clarksdale, Mississippi
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African American Collection: BLACK JEWS IN HARLEM, 1929. Photographed in 1929
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African American Collection: THE BAMBOULA, 1885. Drawing, 1885, by Edward Windsor Kemble
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African American Collection: Moses Weinberger (center) with bartenders Mack O Brien (left)
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African American Collection: (1875-1955). American educator. Mary McLeod Bethune, center holding flowers
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African American Collection: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (left), American cleric and civil rights leader
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African American Collection: Muhammad Ali at his training camp, Concord Hotel, Catskill Mountains
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African American Collection: Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) outside the Flamingo Jazz Club in Wardour Street
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African American Collection: CHICAGO: MOVIE THEATER. Children lined up to see the Easter Sunday matinee at a
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African American Collection: PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1972. Poster for Shirley Chisholms campaign for the nomination
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African American Collection: FOUR WOMEN, 19th CENTURY. A late 19th century photograph of four African-American women
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African American Collection: Three dancers dancing the Harlem conga, a blend of the lindy hop
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African American Collection: Leader of the Nation of Islam. Photograph, mid 20th century
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African American Collection: LANGSTON HUGHES (1902-1967). American writer. Oil over a photograph, 1939, by Carl Van Vechten
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African American Collection: DUKE ELLINGTON (1899-1974). Edward Kennedy Ellington. American musician and composer
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African American Collection: TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Members of the Tuskegee Airmen 332nd Fighter Group at a briefing at
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African American Collection: Elisabeth Welch
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African American Collection: Muhammad Ali outside the Odeon in Birmingham. 7th June 1979
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African American Collection: The Dancing Lesson, 1878. Creator: Thomas Eakins
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African American Collection: Dressing for the Carnival, 1877. Creator: Winslow Homer
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African American Collection: American singer Sarah Vaughan at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, 1981
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African American Collection: The Count Basie Orchestra in concert, c1950s. Artist: Denis Williams
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African American Collection: PAULI MURRAY (1910-1985). American civil rights activist and author
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African American Collection: JOHN COLTRANE (1926-1967). American jazz saxophonist and composer. Photograph, 1962
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African American Collection: WASHINGTON D. C. 1942. A group of young dancers at the Frederick Douglass housing
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African American Collection: NAT LOVE b. 1854. Deadwood Dick. African American cowboy
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African American Collection: BOB GIBSON (1935- ). American baseball pitcher. Pitching the St
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African American Collection: Integration Protest, Monroe, North Carolina. Photograph by Delcan Haun, August 1961
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African American Collection: JITTERBUGGERS, c1939. At the Savoy Ballroom, New York City


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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.