ALT Black-and-white photograph of women comforting a crying younger woman as they descend the steps from a funeral service surrounded by other attendees, all in formal attire. At the bottom is the credit line, 'Family members comfort a younger relative following a funeral service. September 18, 1963. Courtesy of Bettman/Getty Images.'

ALT Black-and-white photograph of two people in suits examining debris at the taped-off 16th Street Baptist Church. At the bottom is the credit line, 'Courtesy of Bettman/Getty Images.'

ALT Broken, colorful piece of a stained-glass window. The soldering is bent and a part of the glass is broken and missing. It depicts a star-like diamond-shape in the center of circles. At the bottom is the credit line, 'Stained glass rosette shard from the 16th Street Baptist Church. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Family of Rev. Norman C. "Jim" Jimerson and Melva Brooks Jimerson.'

ALT Black-and-white photograph of a young girl and her mother dressed up together and standing beside each other on a front lawn. At the bottom is the credit line, 'Denise McNair in front of her home with her mother Maxine McNair on Mother's Day 1963. Courtesy of Chris McNair/Getty Images.'

ALT Black-and-white photograph of two men dressed in collared shirts, hats, and slacks examining industrial machinery. A credit line at the bottom reads, 'Photograph by David Jackson. Johnson Publishing Company Archive. J. Paul Getty Trust and Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Made possible by the Ford Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and Smithsonian Institution.'

ALT Black-and-white photograph of a woman in a dress glancing up from a booklet of papers she is working on with a pen. She stands in front of a large chart labeled, 'Third Pan American Games ... 1959. Chicago, Illinois - U. S. A.' A credit line at the bottom reads, 'Photograph by Isaac Sutton. Johnson Publishing Company Archive. J. Paul Getty Trust and Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Made possible by the Ford Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and Smithsonian Institution.'

ALT Black-and-white photograph of two men in heavy-duty aprons and collared shirts with the sleeves rolled up selecting blocks for a printing press. Behind them are large industrial printing presses. A credit line at the bottom reads, 'Photograph by David Jackson. Johnson Publishing Company Archive. J. Paul Getty Trust and Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Made possible by the Ford Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and Smithsonian Institution.'

ALT Black-and-white photograph of a woman in a dress holding up and studying a large meteorological chart. Next to her are shelves of rolled-up documents. A credit-line at the bottom reads, 'Photograph by Howard Morehead. Johnson Publishing Company Archive. J. Paul Getty Trust and Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Made possible by the Ford Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and Smithsonian Institution.'

ALT Black-and-white photograph of a man wearing a suit and hat resting his hand on an early 20th-century automobile. He stands beside the vehicle on a cobbled road in front of a brick building. At the bottom is the credit line, 'Courtesy of the Historical Society of Greenfield, Ohio.'

ALT Black-and-white photo of a group of women in vintage swimwear leaning on a white picket fence outside a house, smiling and looking up. At the bottom is a credit line: 'Johnson Publishing Company Archive. Courtesy J. Paul Getty Trust and Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Made possible by the Ford Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Smithsonian Institution.'

ALT Black-and-white photo of a crowded beach with numerous people enjoying the ocean and sandy shore. Some individuals are gathered under umbrellas, while others are walking along the water's edge. The atmosphere is lively, with groups engaging in various beach activities. At the bottom is the credit line, 'Johnson Publishing Company Archive. Courtesy J. Paul Getty Trust and Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Made possible by the Ford Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Smithsonian Institution.'

ALT Black-and-white photo of several people on a sandy beach by the water. Trees and buildings line the background. Some individuals are in the water, while others sit or play on the shore. At the bottom is the credit line, 'Johnson Publishing Company Archive. Courtesy J. Paul Getty Trust and Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Made possible by the Ford Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Smithsonian Institution.'

ALT Chuck Brown smiles while standing outdoors under a blue sky, holding an electric guitar. He wears a black cowboy hat, sunglasses, a white patterned shirt, dark jeans, and a large “Chuck” belt buckle.

ALT Graphic featuring Jermaine Dupri with the logo for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture's 10th anniversary. Text reads, 'The Purple Ball: Echoes of the Pearl. 9.26, The Anthem, Washington, D.C. Featuring Jermaine Dupri & Friends.'

ALT Graphic featuring Jermaine Dupri with the logo for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture's 10th anniversary. Text reads, 'The Purple Ball: Echoes of the Pearl. 9.26, The Anthem, Washington, D.C. Featuring D-Nice.'

ALT A purple graphic for The Reunion: 10th Anniversary Celebration featuring the National Museum of African American History and Culture building in purple. Other events listed include 'Understanding America: A Conversation with Lonnie G. Bunch III, Sept. 25,' 'The Purple Ball: Echoes of the Pearl, Sept. 26,' and 'NMAAHC 2026: Violet Vibes, Sept. 27.' At the bottom is an image credit, 'Image: Alan Karchmer/NMAAHC.'

ALT Black-and-white photograph of African Americans of all ages holding signs encouraging people to vote with a credit line at the bottom that reads 'Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection.'

ALT The cover of The Negro Travelers' Green Book.

ALT Black-and-white photograph of adults working to draft and publish the Chicago Defender by hand. At the bottom is the credit line, 'Courtesy of The Abbott Sengstacke Family Papers/Robert Abbott Sengstacke/Getty Images.'