African American Collection (page 8)

"African American Icons: Celebrating Strength, Resilience

African American Collection: Sarpy plantation below the city of New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Sarpy plantation below the city of New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sarpy plantation below the city of New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Old Huguenot church, 136 Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926

Old Huguenot church, 136 Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Old Huguenot church, 136 Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Food Administration, U.S. Construction of Headquarters Building, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Food Administration, U.S. Construction of Headquarters Building, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Food Administration, U.S. Construction of Headquarters Building, 1917

African American Collection: Facades of two-story houses, [17 Chalmers Street], Charleston, South Carolina

Facades of two-story houses, [17 Chalmers Street], Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Man standing in a courtyard, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Man standing in a courtyard, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Man standing in a courtyard, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: At the cotton press, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

At the cotton press, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
At the cotton press, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Street scene, including horse- or mule-drawn wagon, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Street scene, including horse- or mule-drawn wagon, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Street scene, including horse- or mule-drawn wagon, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Street scene in the French Quarter, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Street scene in the French Quarter, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Street scene in the French Quarter, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Woman standing in a doorway in the French Quarter, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Woman standing in a doorway in the French Quarter, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Woman standing in a doorway in the French Quarter, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Woman sitting on steps holding a basket, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Woman sitting on steps holding a basket, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Woman sitting on steps holding a basket, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Woman sitting on steps and man standing in a doorway, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Woman sitting on steps and man standing in a doorway, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Woman sitting on steps and man standing in a doorway, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Woman and children standing in or by a doorway, [17 Chalmers Street], Charleston... c1920-c1926

Woman and children standing in or by a doorway, [17 Chalmers Street], Charleston... c1920-c1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Woman and children standing in or by a doorway, [17 Chalmers Street], Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: View from across street of three women talking, New Orleans or Charleston, South Ca. c1920-c1926

View from across street of three women talking, New Orleans or Charleston, South Ca. c1920-c1926
View from across street of three women talking, New Orleans or Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: View from across street of four women talking, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

View from across street of four women talking, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View from across street of four women talking, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: View from across street of a woman with a broom standing in a doorway, New Orleans, c1920-c1926

View from across street of a woman with a broom standing in a doorway, New Orleans, c1920-c1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View from across street of a woman with a broom standing in a doorway, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: View from across street of a woman standing in a doorway in the French Quarter, New... c1920-c1926

View from across street of a woman standing in a doorway in the French Quarter, New... c1920-c1926
View from across street of a woman standing in a doorway in the French Quarter, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: View from across street of a woman standing by a doorway in the French Quarter, New... c1920-c1926

View from across street of a woman standing by a doorway in the French Quarter, New... c1920-c1926
View from across street of a woman standing by a doorway in the French Quarter, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: View from across street of a woman sitting on steps, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

View from across street of a woman sitting on steps, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View from across street of a woman sitting on steps, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: View from across street of a woman cleaning the sidewalk, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

View from across street of a woman cleaning the sidewalk, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View from across street of a woman cleaning the sidewalk, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: View from across street of a man and woman standing by a doorway and a woman seated...c1920-1926

View from across street of a man and woman standing by a doorway and a woman seated...c1920-1926
View from across street of a man and woman standing by a doorway and a woman seated on the balcony above, New, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: View from across street of a man and child sitting on steps and a woman walking down... c1920-1926

View from across street of a man and child sitting on steps and a woman walking down... c1920-1926
View from across street of a man and child sitting on steps and a woman walking down sidewalk in the French Quarter, New, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: View down Chartres Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

View down Chartres Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View down Chartres Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Two women standing in or by a doorway, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Two women standing in or by a doorway, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Two women standing in or by a doorway, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Street vendor, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Street vendor, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Street vendor, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Going to market, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Going to market, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Going to market, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: A lullaby, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

A lullaby, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
A lullaby, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, Washington, D.C. 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, Washington, D.C. 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, Washington, D.C. 1914. African-American attorney and politician from Georgia; Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia

African American Collection: Carriage of William Gibbs McAdoo, Secretary of The Treasury, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Carriage of William Gibbs McAdoo, Secretary of The Treasury, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Carriage of William Gibbs McAdoo, Secretary of The Treasury, 1913

African American Collection: Greenwood, Minnie, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Greenwood, Minnie, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Greenwood, Minnie, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

African American Collection: View down a sidewalk, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

View down a sidewalk, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View down a sidewalk, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: View down a street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

View down a street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View down a street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: Street scene - looking north on Bedons Alley to Elliott Street; with horse and wagon... c1920-1926

Street scene - looking north on Bedons Alley to Elliott Street; with horse and wagon... c1920-1926
Street scene [looking north on Bedons Alley to Elliott Street] with horse and wagon, Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926. House at end is 22 Elliott Street (c. 1793)

Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

African American Collection: [View looking south on King Street, Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926

[View looking south on King Street, Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
[View looking south on King Street. The two-and-a-half stone masonry house with the window in the gable end with the square cap over it is 89 King Street]

African American Collection: Old Point Comfort, Va. - Wharf, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Old Point Comfort, Va. - Wharf, 1914

Old Point Comfort, Va. - Wharf, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Old Point Comfort, Va. - Wharf, 1914
Old Point Comfort, Virginia - Wharf, 1914. Parcels of currant jelly in Swift & Company crates

Old Point Comfort, Va. - Wharf, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Old Point Comfort, Va. - Wharf, 1914
Old Point Comfort, Virginia - Wharf, 1914

African American Collection: Unloading bananas, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Unloading bananas, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unloading bananas, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

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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.