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The MIT Black History Project has archived over 3,000 pieces of history related to the black experience at the Institute dating back to the 1870s. We thank our many donors, volunteers, and stakeholders for making this significant effort possible. Images on this website are subject to copyright laws and may not be duplicated without permission.

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Collin Stultz, 2022
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2020s

Collin Stultz, 2022

School of Engineering
Institute for Medical Engineering and Science
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Engineering
Health & Medicine
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Harvard
Rising Voices 1995-Present
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Stephanie Wingfield, 2004
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2000s

Stephanie Wingfield, 2004

School of Architecture and Planning
Architecture
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Marcus A. Thompson
Music
Rising Voices 1995-Present
Women
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World AIDS Day, 2004
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2000s

World AIDS Day, 2004

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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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2010s

SPISE: Student Program for Innovation in Science and Engineering (2012)

School of Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Caribbean
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MITES
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MIT Reads: Syn Odu and Janet Mock, 2016
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2010s

MIT Reads: Syn Odu and Janet Mock, 2016

School of Architecture and Planning
Urban Studies and Planning
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LGBTQIA+
Rising Voices 1995-Present
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Screenshot of "Becoming an Investigator" ProjectSTEM workshop, 2021
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2020s

Caribbean Youth Development Institute, 2021

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Caribbean
COVID-19
Rising Voices 1995-Present
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WRDW Interview with Janie Mines (2022)
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2020s

WRDW Interview with Janie Mines (2022)

Sloan School of Management
Management
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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2000s

Karl Taylor Compton Lecture: Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda (2008)

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Africa(n)
Rising Voices 1995-Present
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2010s

Karl Taylor Compton Lecture: Valerie Jarrett (2014)

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L. Rafael Reif
Rising Voices 1995-Present
Robert R. Taylor
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Humans of MIT: Joseff K Kolman, 2017
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2010s
2018
Humans of MIT: Joseff Kolman, MIT Class of 2017, on choosing physics to describe the world through mathematics. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
School of Science
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Political Science
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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N'Jadaka AKA Erik Killmonger, 2018
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2010s
2018
Erik Killmonger, fictional MIT-educated villain in Marvel's Black Panther, with a PhD in Engineering. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
Illustration: Miriam Sharpe in "Spider-Man: Homecoming Prelude," 2017
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2010s
2018
Miriam Sharpe in Spider-Man: Homecoming Prelude, 2017, a Marvel comic featuring an MIT-connected character. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Miriam Sharpe in "Captain America: Civil War," 2016
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2010s
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Alfre Woodard as Miriam Sharpe in Captain America: Civil War (2016), confronting MIT alum Tony Stark. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
Illustration: James Rhodes (War Machine), 2016
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2010s
2018
James Rhodes (War Machine), fictional MIT aerospace alumnus and Air Force lieutenant colonel in Marvel Comics. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
School of Engineering
Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Pop Culture
Rising Voices 1995-Present
Illustration: Human Torch at MIT, 2016
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2010s
2018
Marvel's Human Torch visits MIT, 2016, a comic storyline featuring the campus as a hub of scientific innovation. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
MIT Media Lab Disobedience Award, 2018
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2010s
2018
MIT Media Lab Disobedience Award, 2018, recognizing ethical nonviolent resistance and civic courage. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
School of Architecture and Planning
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Community
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Honors
Pop Culture
Rising Voices 1995-Present
Women
Rambax MIT (2010)
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2010s
2018
Rambax MIT sabar drum and dance ensemble, performing the Wolof tradition of Senegal, 2010. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Music and Theater Arts
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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Audio Interview: Gabby Ballard, 2017
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2010s
2018
Audio interview with Gabby Ballard, MIT 2019, co-chair of the Black Women's Alliance, 2017. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
School of Engineering
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
School of Science
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Black Students' Union (BSU)
Black Women's Alliance (BWA)
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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BWA Executive Board, 2018
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2010s
2018
MIT Black Women's Alliance Executive Board, 2018, at the BWA's annual retreat at MIT Endicott House. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Black Women's Alliance (BWA)
Community
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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BWA Class of 2022, 2018
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2010s
2018
MIT Black Women's Alliance Class of 2022, at the BWA's 2018 annual retreat at MIT Endicott House. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Black Women's Alliance (BWA)
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BWA Class of 2021, 2018
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2010s
2018
MIT Black Women's Alliance Class of 2021, at the BWA's 2018 annual retreat at MIT Endicott House. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Black Women's Alliance (BWA)
Community
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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