Black History Month Diploma from the Muhammad University of Islam, February 21, 1969 In 1969, Bobby 6X Jones received this diploma upon successfully completing eighth grade at the Muhammad University of Islam Read More February 12, 2021 0 Comments Share
Black History Month Egg carton from Muslim Farms, 1968 This egg carton is from Muslim Farms, Inc., part of the network of commercial farms owned and operated by Read More February 11, 2021 0 Comments Share
Black History Month Organization of Afro-American Unity Inc. Aims and Objectives, 1965 This double-sided folded leaflet outlines the aims and objectives of the Organization of Afro-American Unity, Inc. (OAAU), founded by Read More February 10, 2021 1 Comment Share
Black History Month Training robe worn by Muhammad Ali at the 5th Street Gym, 1964 Muhammad Ali wore this robe in 1964, while training at the now legendary 5th Street Gym in Miami, Florida. Read More February 9, 2021 0 Comments Share
Black History Month Lapel pin for the Muslim Girls Training-General Civilization Class, 1968-1975 Nation of Islam (NOI) member Hafeezah Muhammad Bahar wore this lapel pin for the Muslim Girls Training-General Civilization Class Read More February 7, 2021 0 Comments Share
Black History Month Drumsticks used by Art Blakey, 1980s Born in 1919, jazz drummer and bandleader Art Blakey rose to prominence playing with greats like Billy Eckstine, Charlie Read More February 4, 2021 0 Comments Share
Black History Month Prophet Noble Drew Ali, Founder of Moorish Science Temple of America, 1925 In 1913, Noble Drew Ali founded the Canaanite Temple in Newark, New Jersey. It would evolve into the Moorish Read More February 3, 2021 1 Comment Share
Black History Month Portrait of Mohammah G. Baquaqua, 1854 Featured in NMAAHC’s Slavery and Freedom Exhibition, Mohammah G. Baquauqua’s portrait represents just one of the estimated 20%-30% of Read More February 2, 2021 0 Comments Share