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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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Sheryl Grooms
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1960s

Sheryl Grooms, 1968

School of Science
Biology
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Critical Mass 1955-1968
Staff
Students
Women
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Marron W. Fort, 1926
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1920s

Marron W. Fort, 1926

School of Science
Chemistry
Economics
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Engineering
Government & Law
Science
Transportation
Honors
Middle East
Order of Operations 1921-1945
Students
Technique Yearbook
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Dwight Porter
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1970s

Dwight Porter at Interphase, 1974

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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Interphase
Students
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WMBR during Freshman Picnic, 1985
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1980s

WMBR during Freshman Picnic, 1985

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Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Music
Students
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Ellen Swallow Richards and female students, 1888
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1880s

Ellen Swallow Richards and female students, 1888

School of Science
Chemistry
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Education
Science
Booker T. Washington
Bridge Leaders
Ellen Swallow Richards
Faculty
Roots and Exponents 1875-1920
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Ellen Swallow Richards with MIT Chemistry staff, 1900
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1900s

Ellen Swallow Richards and staff, 1900

School of Science
Chemistry
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Education
Science
Booker T. Washington
Ellen Swallow Richards
Faculty
Roots and Exponents 1875-1920
Staff
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Joy Buolamwini and Margot Lee Shetterly
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2010s

Joy Buolamwini and Margot Lee Shetterly, 2017

School of Architecture and Planning
Media Arts and Sciences
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Arts & Humanities
Technology
Africa(n)
Honors
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NASA
Pop Culture
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Joe Thompson and Whirlwind
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1950s

Joe Thompson and Whirlwind, 1951

School of Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Technology
Lincoln Lab
Order of Operations 1921-1945
University of Pennsylvania
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Gail Holton and William Marable
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1980s

Gail Holton and William Marable , 1981

School of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Science and Engineering
Chocolate City (CC)
Business & Finance
Education
Engineering
Technology
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Living Groups
Students
Technique Yearbook
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Timeline
MLK Day March, 1984
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1980s
2017
MIT MLK Day March, 1984, the annual campus commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Community
Bridge Leaders
Clarence G. Wiliams
Faith
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK Day March, 1983
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1980s
2017
MIT MLK Day March, 1983, the annual campus commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Community
Bridge Leaders
Clarence G. Wiliams
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Paul E. Gray
MLK Day March, 1982
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1980s
2017
MIT MLK Day March, 1982, led by President Paul E. Gray and MIT community members. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Community
Bridge Leaders
Clarence G. Wiliams
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Paul E. Gray
MLK Day March, 1981
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1980s
2017
MIT MLK Day March, 1981, the annual campus commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Community
Bridge Leaders
Clarence G. Wiliams
Faith
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK Day March, 1980
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1980s
2017
MIT MLK Day March, 1980, the annual Institute commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Community
Boston University
Bridge Leaders
Clarence G. Wiliams
Faith
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
MLK Day March, 1978
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1970s
2017
MIT MLK Day March, 1978, the annual campus march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Community
Bridge Leaders
Clarence G. Wiliams
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Jerome Wiesner
Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK Day March, 1979
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1970s
2017
MIT MLK Day March, 1979, the annual campus commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Community
Bridge Leaders
Clarence G. Wiliams
Faith
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK Day March, 1977
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1970s
2017
MIT MLK Day March, 1977, the annual Institute commemoration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Community
Clarence G. Wiliams
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK Day March, 1976
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1970s
2017
MIT MLK Day March, 1976, the annual commemoration march honoring Dr. King on campus. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Community
Clarence G. Wiliams
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK Day March, 1975
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1970s
2017
MIT MLK Day March, 1975, the first annual commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Institute. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Community
Clarence G. Wiliams
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK Observance Exhibit, late 1960s
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1960s
2017
MIT MLK Observance Exhibit, late 1960s, an early commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
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Arts & Humanities
Community
Critical Mass 1955-1968
Exhibits
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Storied Women of MIT: Shirley Ann Jackson
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2010s
2017
Shirley Ann Jackson profiled in MIT's Storied Women series as the first Black woman MIT PhD. Part of the MIT Black History Project archive.
School of Science
Physics
Black Students' Union (BSU)
Education
Engineering
Government & Law
Science
Critical Mass 1955-1968
Integration and Differentiation 1969-1994
MIT Corporation
Rising Voices 1995-Present
Shirley A. Jackson
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