El Ministro

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

A digital print depicting a black-and-white image of a ministro, or minister, preaching on the streets of New York City. He is standing in front of a brick building, which has an open window with three adults leaning out, listening to the minister. Slightly behind the proper right of the minister is a United States flag. To his proper left is a podium covered in a white lace, crochet-like table runner with books on top. The minister is wearing a dark-colored matching suit, with a white undershirt, black tie, and a belt. There is a microphone and microphone stand in front of him. With his proper left hand, the minister holds a microphone to his mouth. A watch with a black band is visible on his proper left wrist and a ring on his proper left ring finger. His proper right arm is making an upward gesture, having his hand in motion.

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