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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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Ronald E. McNair with fellow Challenger crew members, 1986
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1980s

Ronald E. McNair with fellow Challenger crew members, 1986

School of Science
Physics
Omega Psi Phi
Science
Technology
Transportation
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Michael Feld
NASA
Ronald E. McNair
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Northern Student Movement, 1965
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1960s

Northern Student Movement, 1965

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Education
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Nathan Graham, 1981
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1980s

Nathan Graham, 1981

School of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering
Technology
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Students
Technique Yearbook
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MLK exhibit: writing on the wall, 1968
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1960s

MLK exhibit: writing on the wall, 1968

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Arts & Humanities
Community
Education
Activism
Critical Mass 1955-1968
Exhibits
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Technique Yearbook
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Student Center MLK Exhibit
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1960s

MLK exhibit, 1968

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Black Students' Union (BSU)
Arts & Humanities
Community
Activism
Critical Mass 1955-1968
Exhibits
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Solo chess, 1984
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1980s

Solo chess, 1984

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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Students
Technique Yearbook
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Interphase trigonometry class, 1975
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1970s

Interphase trigonometry class, 1975

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Education
Mathematics
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Interphase
Latinx and Latin America(n)
Mentorship
Students
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Operation Crossroads Africa, 1961
Document
1960s

Catalog card: Operation Crossroads Africa, 1961

School of Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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Community
Africa(n)
Critical Mass 1955-1968
Students
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Foreign Student Summer Project, 1953
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1950s

Foreign Student Summer Project, 1953

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Africa(n)
Potential Output 1946-1954
Students
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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
Physics
Political Science
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Business & Finance
Community
Science
Humans of MIT
Rising Voices 1995-Present
Students
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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Arts & Humanities
Activism
Afrofuturism
Family
Illustrations
Pop Culture
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
Activism
Afrofuturism
Family
Pop Culture
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
Engineering
Military
Technology
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
Biology
Chemistry
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Black Students' Union (BSU)
Black Women's Alliance (BWA)
Arts & Humanities
Community
Education
Activism
Africa(n)
Mentorship
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
Conferences
Mentorship
Rising Voices 1995-Present
Students
Women
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
Conferences
Mentorship
Rising Voices 1995-Present
Students
Women
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
Students
Women
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