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Pinback button which reads "Respect and Protect the Black Woman"

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, white pin-back button with black type. Button's message reads, [Respect and Protect the/BLACK/WOMAN].

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

Sources & collection details

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: 2013.201.1.42

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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