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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

Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America (2020)

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
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Craig S. Wilder
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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Janie Mines, 1980
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1980s

Janie Mines, 1980

Sloan School of Management
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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MIT Spotlight: Kofi Blake, 2020
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2020s

MIT Spotlight: Kofi Blake, 2020

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Chocolate City (CC)
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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Shirley Chisholm, 1984
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1980s

Shirley Chisholm at Commencement, 1984

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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
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2000s

MIT 2002 Tech Culture Forum: Noam Chomsky & Paul Farmer on Haiti (2002)

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Linguistics and Philosophy
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Caribbean
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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Joy Ekuta and Brass Rat, 2016
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2010s

Joy Ekuta and Brass Rat, 2016

School of Engineering
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
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Black Alumni/ae of MIT (BAMIT)
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Brass Rat
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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Hands Across America, 1986
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1980s

Hands Across America, 1986

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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
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2020s

2020-21 MIT Performing Series: "QUEER FUTURES" by Lion's Jaw (2020)

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Media Arts and Sciences
Music and Theater Arts
Science, Technology, and Society
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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2020s

Advancing Racial Justice in Disruptive Moments of Change (2020)

School of Architecture 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.
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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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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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Arts & Humanities
Afrofuturism
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Rising Voices 1995-Present
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