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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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Gus Solomons dance
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2010s

Gus Solomons in "Paradigm Shift," 2011

School of Architecture and Planning
Architecture
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Arts & Humanities
Magazine features
Rising Voices 1995-Present
The Solomons
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MIT BSU demonstrators support Brandeis Black student sit-in, 1969
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1960s

MIT BSU demonstrators support Brandeis Black student sit-in, 1969

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Black Students' Union (BSU)
Community
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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Students
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MIT BSU students support Brandeis Black students, 1969
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1960s

MIT BSU students support Brandeis Black students, 1969

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Black Students' Union (BSU)
Community
Activism
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Students
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MIT BSU demonstrators support Brandeis Black students, 1969
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1960s

MIT BSU demonstrators support Brandeis Black students, 1969

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Black Students' Union (BSU)
Community
Activism
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Students
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Ken Burn's "The Central Park Five" poster
Video
2020s

Ken Burn's "The Central Park Five" Intro by Craig Wilder (2020)

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
History
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Government & Law
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Craig S. Wilder
Faculty
Rising Voices 1995-Present
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Marilyn Peterson, Karl Bynoe and Georgia Andrews with rare books, 1970s
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1970s

Marilyn Peterson, Karl Bynoe, and Georgia Andrews with rare books, 1970s

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
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Women
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Margo Batie, 2013
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2010s

Margo Batie, 2013

School of Science
Physics
Black Students' Union (BSU)
MIT Athletics
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MIT Spotlight
Rising Voices 1995-Present
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Robert C. Hayden, ca. 1980
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1980s

Robert C. Hayden, ca. 1980

School of Architecture and Planning
Administration
Urban Studies and Planning
Black Alumni/ae of MIT (BAMIT)
Arts & Humanities
Education
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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
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Video
2020s

Interview with historian Robert Hayden (2021)

School of Architecture and Planning
Urban Studies and Planning
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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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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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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Arts & Humanities
Africa(n)
Afrofuturism
Pop Culture
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
2018
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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Arts & Humanities
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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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Arts & Humanities
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Military
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Afrofuturism
Illustrations
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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Arts & Humanities
Afrofuturism
Illustrations
Pop Culture
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
Activism
Honors
Pop Culture
Rising Voices 1995-Present
Women
Rambax MIT (2010)
Video
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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Arts & Humanities
Community
Africa(n)
Faculty
Music
Rising Voices 1995-Present
Students
Audio Interview: Gabby Ballard, 2017
Audio
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
Anthropology
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Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Black Students' Union (BSU)
Black Women's Alliance (BWA)
Arts & Humanities
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
STEM Education
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)
Community
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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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
Conferences
Mentorship
Rising Voices 1995-Present
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