Curated African American artifacts with historical context.
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Harold , published in 1988 by Tom Floyd Visuals , is a rare editorial cartoon collection dedicated to chronicling the historic political career of Ha…
Harold was a trailblazer in African American political cartooning , giving visual voice to one of the most consequentia…
Gordon Parks’ American Gothic, Washington, D.C. is one of the most powerful photographs of the 20th century. The image portrays Ella Watson, an Afric…
This photograph marked a turning point in Gordon Parks’ career and helped establish him as one of the most influential…
This card features the legendary Negro Leagues catcher, Josh Gibson, and was issued in Puerto Rico three years after his death as part of the 1950-51…
Josh Gibson is considered by historians and fans to be one of the greatest power hitters and catchers in baseball histo…
Charles White’s Folk Singer (Voice of Jericho) is a monumental linocut that vibrates with sound, spirit, and cultural power. Created in 1958, this pr…
This work exemplifies White’s commitment to portraying Black dignity, resilience, and the transformative power of art a…
Published in June 1946 by Lafayette Street Corporation, Picture News #6 is a landmark non‑fiction comic that spotlights heavyweight boxing champion J…
Picture News #6 is widely regarded by researchers as the earliest known comic book cover to feature a non‑stereotyped B…
Published in 1945 , Crown Comics #3 marks the historic debut of Voodah , a Black jungle hero created and drawn by legendary African American comic ar…
Voodah’s introduction represents a watershed moment for both Black comic representation and the history of comics overa…
Resurrection (1966) is a square acrylic and graphite on canvas by Alma Thomas, composed of concentric yet irregular rings of vivid color set against…
Resurrection is celebrated as a breakthrough work in Thomas’s mature style and is often cited as one of her earliest an…
James VanDerZee’s Couple in Raccoon Coats is one of the most celebrated photographic portraits of the Harlem Renaissance. The image depicts an elegan…
VanDerZee’s photography played a crucial role in documenting the cultural life of Harlem during one of the most importa…
The 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson #50 is a cornerstone postwar baseball card, featuring a vibrant, color-enhanced portrait of Robinson in his Brooklyn…
This card immortalizes Jackie Robinson during his 1949 MVP season, just two years after he shattered baseball’s racial…
Negro Heroes #1, published in 1947 by the National Urban League , is an early comic book dedicated to celebrating Black history and achievement . Thi…
Negro Heroes #1 was a trailblazer in American comics , spotlighting the accomplishments and leadership of Black pioneer…
Aaron’s first Topps card greets collectors with a colorful horizontal format that stands out among its peers. It features a smiling portrait alongsid…
Hank Aaron’s journey as a trailblazing slugger included breaking Babe Ruth’s career home run record, becoming a symbol…
This original window card advertised Thelonious Monk and his New Sextet performing at the Rockland Palace Ballroom in Harlem on October 1, 1949. Prin…
Post-WWII jazz concert posters for Black musicians are exceptionally rare, and this piece documents Monk at the height…