Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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South Side Jam III | 1941 South Side Jam III | 1941

A group of African American musicians serenading the “Ladies” at a tavern/nightclub Chicago’s South Side, 1941.... [Read More]


Music Ensemble | 1899 Music Ensemble | 1899

Photograph shows a group of six young musicians (Summit Avenue Ensemble) posed with their instruments in the photographer’s... [Read More]


Old School | 1899 Old School | 1899

Group portrait of African American students, Roger Williams University, Nashville, TN. W.E.B. Du Boise, Paris Exhibition 1900.  Read More →


Family Man | 1899 Family Man | 1899

African American family posed for portrait seated on lawn. W.E.B. Du Bois, Paris Exhibition, 1900.  Read More →


Life Is A Cabaret | 1941 Life Is A Cabaret | 1941

A nightclub cabaret floor show, South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Photographer Russell Lee, Farm Security Administration/Office... [Read More]


Whatcha Lookin’ At? | 1962 Whatcha Lookin’ At? | 1962

Two African American men sitting on stoop, Charleston, South Carolina. Photographer, Toni Frissell.  Read More →


Shine Mister? | 1899 Shine Mister? | 1899

African American boy holding out shoe shine box. V.G. Schreck  Read More →