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Last Poets 45 Vinyl
The Last Poets, a collective whose spoken-word performances fused poetry, jazz, and political critique. Often described as forebears of hip-hop, their work addressed racism, state violence, Black identity, and revolutionary consciousness with unfiltered urgency.
The vinyl format situates their voices within an era where sound was both art and weapon.
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Sister Souljah Flyer
This poster features Sister Souljah, an author, activist, and cultural critic whose work challenged mainstream narratives around race, gender, and power. Frequently labeled controversial, she was often discussed more as a provocation than as an intellectual voice.
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Million Man March Flag
This flag commemorates the Million Man March, held in Washington, D.C., where hundreds of thousands of Black men gathered to call for responsibility, unity, and social justice. Flags like this were carried in parades and gatherings, serving as symbols of collective identity and purpose.
The artifact reflects a moment of mass mobilization rarely captured through official channels.
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Barack & Michelle Cover Story
This 2008 New Yorker magazine cover depicts Barack and Michelle Obama in exaggerated, stereotypical imagery that plays on fears of terrorism, radicalism, and un-American identity. Intended as satire, the image relied on visual tropes deeply rooted in racial and religious suspicion.
The cover became one of the most controversial magazine images of the 21st century.
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Justice for Oscar Grant Flyer
This poster calls for justice following the killing of Oscar Grant, an unarmed Black man shot by a transit police officer in Oakland, California. Distributed during protests and rallies, the poster uses direct language to demand accountability and public recognition of state violence.​