Black Uprisings
Protests have been central to Black resistance movements across the diaspora. From economic equity, to voting rights, to #BlackLivesMatter marches, this gallery captures a bit of that history.
1968 Olympics
John Carlos and Tommie Smith raising their fists, Peter Norman of Austrailia stands in support. October 16, 1968. Source: Angelo Cozzi/Wikimedia, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:John_Carlos,_Tommie_Smith,_Peter_Norman_1968cr.jpg
A&T Greensboro Four statue
Statue of Greensboro Four Feb. 1, 1960 sit-in. c 2000. Source: Cewatkin/Wikimedia, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:A%26T_four_statue_2000.jpg
Black Lives Matter march Ontario
Vigil and march held in support of Black Lives Matter in Ontario, Canada. Jun 7, 2020. Source: Community Archives/Flickr, https://www.flickr.com/photos/cabhc/49984002188/
No Child is Free Until We Are ALL Free
Photograph of mixed race group of children with sign stating “No Child is Free Until We Are All Free.” c 1950s. Source: Schomburg Center, https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/7440da66-529d-6a96-e040-e00a18064902
Future Zambians challenge British Colonial Minister in Northern Rhodesia
Visit of Iain Macleod, Secretary of State for the Colonies, to Northern Rhodesia in March 1960; demonstrations by the United National Independence Party (UNIP). March 1960. Source: National Archives UK/Wikimedia, https://www.flickr.com/photos/nationalarchives/5404918234/in/album-72157625850109945/
Pro-independence rally in Northern Rhodesia 1960
Dr Kenneth Kaunda with United National Independence Party supporters after a meeting with Iain Macleod, Colonial Secretary. March 1960. Source: National Archives UK/Wikimedia, https://www.flickr.com/photos/nationalarchives/5404313013/in/album-72157625850109945/
Paul Robeson with Baltimore NAACP protest
Paul Robeson joining members of the Baltimore chapter of the NAACP in a picket line in front of Ford’s Theater, Baltimore. 1948. Source: Paul Henderson/Schomburg, https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/c312c677-f9ce-1aec-e040-e00a18067513
Poor People’s Campaign in DC
Protestors with sign “Say No to The New Jim Crow.” June 23, 2018. Source: Wisconsin Examiner, https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2020/01/24/call-voter-purging-voter-id-gerrymandering-what-they-are/
Poor People’s March
Protestors, likely bilingual due to language on signs, marching for economic justice. 1968. Source: LOC, https://lccn.loc.gov/2003688169
Silent Protest NYC 1917
Silent protest parade in response to the St. Louis race riot. July 28, 1917. Source: Schomburg Center, https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47df-7942-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99
Black Lives Matter march Denver
Hands Up Don’t Shoot march in Denver. June 6, 2020. Source: Thomas Elliot/Flickr, https://www.flickr.com/photos/tutonephotos/49981071652/
Poor People’s March button
Button showing Dr. King with the words “Poor Peoples Campaign for Poor Power” and “I have a dream” 1967-1968. Source: Schomburg Center, https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/c71930a0-6be8-0135-ddf1-0672922b2f23
Pennant from the March on Washington
Paper pennant from March on Washington with phrases like “We Shall Overcome” and “I marched for equality in the Freedom Parade” Source: NMAAHC