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Pinback button promoting black unity

mid 20th century

African American history · place not specified

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Round pin-back button featuring central green image of the continent of Africa. Red type circles Africa and reads, [WE ARE AFRIKANS/WORKING FOR BLACK UNITY].

Catalog date
mid 20th century
Recorded subjects
African American; Africa; Politics

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Catalog reference: 2013.201.1.25

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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