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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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2020s

Impact of Your Vote (2020)

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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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1980s

Working Women: Jennie Patrick (1983)

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Chemical Engineering
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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
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Protest for Divestment at MIT, 1990
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1990s

Protest for Divestment at MIT, 1990

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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
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Private collection of Lawrence Kolodney
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1980s

MIT Shantytown, 1986

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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
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Anti-Apartheid 'shanty' demonstration, 1990
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1990s

Anti-Apartheid 'shanty' demonstration, 1990

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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
MIT Corporation
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2020s

"Applaud the Culture" on The Real: Tiera Fletcher (2021)

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Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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1980s

Ronald E. McNair Building Dedication, Center for Space Research (1986)

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MIT Gospel Choir
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Clarence G. Wiliams
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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Michael Feld
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1970s

Memorandum: An Excellent Affirmative Action Plan Versus Failure to Meet Goals Relative to Black Faculty and Staff, 1975

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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
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2010s

andré carrington- "The Tip of the Iceberg: Sound Studies and the Future of Afrofuturism," 2018

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
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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.
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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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Africa(n)
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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
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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Rising Voices 1995-Present
Illustration: James Rhodes (War Machine), 2016
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2010s
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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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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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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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Africa(n)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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