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Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961  Search this
DJ Superior, American  Search this
Old Engine 12 Firehouse Restaurant, American, founded 2013  Search this
Teezy Money, American  Search this
GREDT A Diversitas Company, American, founded 1980  Search this
Million Man March, American, founded 1995  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 5 × 7 in. (12.7 × 17.8 cm)
Place collected:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
2015
Description:
A postcard advertising the Million Man March Anniversary after party.
The image shows a crowd in front of the Capitol building and extending all the way down the mall towards the Washington Monument. The text is white with a red outline, white with a black outline, and red with a white outline. There also white text on a red background at the bottom. The postcard reads [OCTOBER 10, 2015], [THE OFFICIAL "PARTY WITH A PURPOSE" AFTERPARTY/FOLLOWING THE MILLION MAN MARCH], [WASHINGTON FIREHOUSE/1626 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001], [SPONSORED BY: GREDT A DIVERSITAS CO. & SNSW CO.], [A PERCENTAGE OF THE PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS HEROES HOUSE DC LLC & PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN].
On the proper right side there is a black circle with red and white text which gives the details about time and price, as well as special guests. In the proper top right corner there is a picture of the firehouse. On the proper left side there are pictures of musicians and the text [DJ JAZZY JAY/THE LEGEND] and [DJ SUPERIOR/THE T.O LEGEND] in white with a black outline.
The back of the postcard has an image of the firehouse as well as several images of musician. It gives information about the musical guest, special guest, hosts, and the address for the firehouse. There is a "Washington Firehouse Restaurant" logo on the left. On the right it reads [THE OFFICIAL/PARTY WITH/A PURPOSE/AFTERPARTY] in black. There is a small add for natural spring water on the bottom.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Activism  Search this
Civil Rights  Search this
Justice  Search this
Local and regional  Search this
Men  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Nightlife  Search this
U.S. History, 2001-  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2015.251.14.18
Restrictions & Rights:
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
Million Man March Anniversary Collection
Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
Movement:
Black Lives Matter
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f58c2523-a271-4ff6-9941-58a8b9fddab0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.251.14.18