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IMAGO International History, USA, Black History Month, Labor movements and Icons

Jan 30, 2025

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  • KRT US NEWS STORY SLUGGED: DREAMSPEECH-RUSTIN KRT PHOTOGRAPH VIA PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER (August 26) 16 years after his death, historians are starting to give organizer and impresario of the March on Washington, which took place on August 28, 1963, Bayard T. Rustin, shown here in this 1970 file photo, credit for, among other things, schooling King in the virtues of nonviolence and civil disobedience and pulling together the broad national coalition of black churches, white liberals, Jews, Catholics and elements of organized labor that formed the backbone of the civil rights movement and provided its marchers. (lde) 2003 USA EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx KRT MBRx krtphotoslive095465
  • September 2, 2024, New York, United States: Chris Smalls (R), Amazon worker organization in Staten Island organizer, attends a march in support of Gaza, on Labor Day. The protest came a day after a rally in Central Park to mourn the murder by Hamas of six Israeli hostages in Gaza. The protesters called to annihilate the state of Israel. New York United States - ZUMAs197 20240902_aaa_s197_323 Copyright: xRonxAdarx
  • A. Philip Randolph (1889-1979), American labor unionist and civil rights activist, half-length portrait, John Bottega, New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection, 1963 Copyright: xCircaxImagesx ghi-circa12057
  • ROSA PARKS (1913-2005). American civil rights activist. Receiving the Congressional Gold Medal at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Parks is flanked by assistant Elaine Steele and civil rights leader Julia Carson as President Bill Clinton and others applaud. Photograph by Rebecca Roth, 15 June 1999. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0646996
  • Martin Luther King and the Leaders of the March on Washington, 28th August 1963 (b w photo) 1699417 Martin Luther King and the Leaders of the March on Washington, 28th August 1963 (b w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, also known as simply the March on Washington or The Great March on Washington, was held in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963. The purpose of the march was to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans. At the march, final speaker Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, delivered his historic I Have a Dream speech in which he called for an end to racism.). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1699417
  • RANDOLPH AND JOHNSON, c1966. American civil rights and labor leader Asa Philip Randolph, seated with President Lyndon Johnson. Photograph, c1966. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0636642
  • ASA PHILIP RANDOLPH (1889-1979). American civil rights and labor leader. Randolph, with Donielette Nelson, a Liberian student who worked for two summers under the AFL-CIO African student program. Photograph, August 1962. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0636641
  • PARKS, ROOSEVELT, AND LUCY. Left to right: Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Autherine Lucy, prior to a civil rights rally at Madison Square Garden. Photograph, 1956. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0636312
  • LENA HORNE (1919-2010). American singer. At the March on Washington. Photograph, August 1963. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0634017
  • BOOKER T. WASHINGTON (1856-1915). American educator. With Mary McLeod Bethune in Daytona, Florida. Photograph, c1912. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0622065
  • ROSA PARKS (1913-2005). American civil rights activist. Photograph, c1985. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0528089
  • ROSA PARKS (1913-2005). American civil rights activist. Photograph, 1956. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0528086
  • MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. President John F. Kennedy meeting with civil rights leaders following the March on Washington. Left to right: Mathew Ahmann, Whitney Young, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Rabbi Joachim Prinz, Reverend Eugene Carson Blake, A. Philip Randolph, Walter Reuther, Lyndon Johnson, and Roy Wilkins. Photograph, 28 August 1963. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0527232
  • RUSTIN AND ROBINSON, 1963. Bayard Rustin and Cleveland Robinson in Washington D.C., shortly before the March on Washington. Photograph by Orlando Fernandez, August 1963. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0268042
  • MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE (1875-1955). American educator and civil rights leader. Undated photograph. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0171899
  • CURT FLOOD (1938-1997). American baseball player. Playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Photograph, 1956. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0169741
  • MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. A NAACP group from Wilmington, North Carolina, singing in the street after their arrival to participate in the March on Washington, 28 August 1963. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0130917
  • MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Martin Luther King, Jr., Roy Wilkins, and other civil rights leaders surrounded by crowds carrying signs at the March on Washington, 28 August 1963. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0125836
  • MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. A view of crowds gathered on the Mall during the March on Washington, 28 August 1963, beginning in front of the Lincoln Memorial (foreground) and continuing around the reflecting pool toward the Washington Monument. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0125835
  • MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Picketers carrying signs calling for equal rights, integrated schools, and decent housing at the March on Washington, 28 August 1963. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0125713
  • MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE (1875-1955). American educator and civil rights leader. Photograph by Carl Van Vechten, 1949. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0119034
  • MARY McLEOD BETHUNE (1875-1955). American educator. Mary McLeod Bethune, center holding flowers, with members of the White House Conference Group of the National Women s Council, April 1938. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0042256
  • ASA PHILIP RANDOLPH (1889-1979). American labor leader. Photographed in 1969. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0036070
  • ASA PHILIP RANDOLPH (1889-1979). American labor leader. Photographed in 1969. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0014018
  • MARY McLEOD BETHUNE (1875-1955). American educator. Photographed at home, mid 20th century. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0001735
  • Bayard Rustin (center) speaking with (left to right) Carolyn Carter, Cecil Carter, Kurt Levister, and Kathy Ross, before demonstration, Ed Ford, New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection, 1964 Bayard Rustin (center) speaking with (left to right) Carolyn Carter, Cecil Carter, Kurt Levister, and Kathy Ross, before demonstration, Ed Ford, New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection, 1964. Copyright: 1010_05_ghi-circa12285
  • Bayard Rustin at news briefing on the Civil Rights March on Washington in the Statler Hotel, 1963 (b w photo) 746446 Bayard Rustin at news briefing on the Civil Rights March on Washington in the Statler Hotel, 1963 (b w photo) by Leffler, Warren K. (1926-2014); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bayard Rustin (1912-87) American leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, pacifism and non-violence, and gay rights.). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 746446
  • James Baldwin during a demonstration at the American Church, Paris, France, 1963 (b w photo) 1701472 James Baldwin during a demonstration at the American Church, Paris, France, 1963 (b w photo); (add.info.: James Baldwin (1924-1987) during a demonstration at the American Church in Paris France 21 August 1963 to support the March on Washington which was held at that time). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1701472
  • Chris Smalls, union leader at the e-commerce company Amazon, photographed in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 5, 2023. Stockholm Sweden x2512x *** Chris Smalls, union leader at the e commerce company Amazon, photographed in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 5, 2023 Stockholm Sweden x2512x Copyright: xJIMMYxWIXTROMxx xAftonbladetx xTTx Chris Smalls HLToFjDS6kU
  • USA 21 DECEMBER 1955 - En dag i december 1955 vägrade Rosa Parks finna sig i raslagarna i den amerikanska Södern. Hon reste sig inte för den vite mannen pa bussen. Detta blev startskottet för bussbojkotten i Montgomery som sa smaningom ledde till att de rasistiska busslagarna upphävdes. Ersätter bild 48531. UNITED STATES x450x *** USA 21 DECEMBER 1955 One day in December 1955, Rosa Parks refused to accept the racial laws of the American South She did not stand up for the white man on the bus This was the start of the bus boycott in Montgomery which eventually led to the repeal of the racist bus laws Replaces image 48531 UNITED STATES x450x Copyright: xUPIx ROSA PARKS
  • January 18, 2023, New York, New York, USA: Amazon Union president and activist CHRIS SMALLS showed up to support workers at Harper Collins Publishing and speak as they rallied outside New Corps headquarters, the owner of the publishing house. They are on day 50 of the strike. New York USA - ZUMAb230 20230118_znp_b230_002 Copyright: xLauraxBrettx
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED A. Philip Randolph Visists Ambassador Draper. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel Copyright: xpiemagsx marshplanpie21122022-13952 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Chris Smalls at the Apple Film premiere of Emancipation at The Regency Village Theater in Los Angeles, California on November 30, 2022. Copyright: xFayexSadoux
  • October 10, 2022, Schodack, New York, United States: Chris Smalls speaks on a megaphone during the rally. Amazon Labor Union members rallied at the ALB1 Warehouse in Schodack ahead of their labor union election. Schodack United States - ZUMAs197 20221010_zaa_s197_346 Copyright: xKarlaxCotx
  • 08 June 2022 - New York, NY - Chris Smalls. Time100 Gala held at Jazz At Lincoln Center. New York USA - ZUMAa123 20220608_zaa_a123_019 Copyright: xJ.xLingox
  • Mary Jeanne McLeod Bethune (born in 1875) Mary Jeanne McLeod Bethune (born in 1875) 20th century United States New York - Schomburg Center Copyright: xPhoto12x ASI01362_N200029
  • February 18, 2002, Michigan, USA: DATE: June 15, 1972.CAPTION: Civil rights crusader Rosa Parks helped lead the Brotherhood March Detroit Free Press June 15, 1972. Michigan USA - ZUMAf31_ 20020218_zaf_f31_003 Copyright: xDonxHernandezx
  • February 18, 2002, Michigan, USA: DATE: Oct. 12, 1978.CAPTION: Rosa Parks is photographed at a ground breaking held on Oct. 12, 1978. She is on the stage. Mrs. Parks rises to address the crowd, smiling as if she can t quite believe that all this fuss is for her. I feel whatever I have done and we have accomplished will not be in vain, she said. When I look on all the young and dedicated faces before me, I am filled with hope . Detroit Free Press . Michigan USA - ZUMAf31_ 20020218_zaf_f31_001 Copyright: xHughxGrannumx
  • 14, 1605, Washington, DC, USA: Martin Luther King speaking at Press Conference at U.S. Capitol about Senate Debate on Civil Rights Act of 1964, Washington, DC USA, Marion S. Trikosko, U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection, March 26, 1964 Washington USA - ZUMAg145 16051314_zap_g145_001 Copyright: xJTxVintagex
  • August 31, 2021, Washington, DC, USA: Martin Luther King, Jr., leaning on Lectern during Press Conference, Washington, DC USA, Marion S. Trikosko, U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection, March 26, 1964 Washington USA - ZUMAg145 20210831_zap_g145_011 Copyright: xJTxVintagex
  • August 31, 2021, USA: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Half-Length Portrait during Press Conference, Dick DeMarsico, New York World-Telegram & Sun Photo Collection, November 1964 USA - ZUMAg145 20210831_zap_g145_008 Copyright: xJTxVintagex
  • Rev. Martin Luther King stands on a balcony at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, April 3, 1968. The following day, when standing near the same spot, King was shot and killed by assassin James Earl Ray. Right to left are Hosea Williams, Jesse Jackson, Dr. King, and Rev. Ralph Abernathy (BSLOC_2021_3_9) PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA
  • Photograph showing civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King, Jr., surrounded by crowds carrying signs during the March on Washington. August 28, 1963. Photo by Warren K. Leffler. PhotoQuest Getty Images. 1063_05_Civil Rights March on Washington
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Harry Belafonte, Asa Philip Randolph, Sidney Poitier, Portrait, 1960 Copyright: xJTxVintagex xGlasshousexImagesx jtv006759
  • IMAGO History, U.S. Bürgerrechtsbewegung: 1954-1968 Trauer und Protest um Martin Luther King 1968 DEU, Deutschland, Bonn: Mit Trauer und Protest reagierten Studenten und Professoren der Bonner Universitaet auf die Ermordung Martin Luther Kings in den USA am 5.4.1968 in Bonn. DEU, Germany, Bonn: Students and professors of Bonn University reacted with sadness and protest to the assassination of Martin Luther King in the USA on April 5, 1968 in Bonn. NRW *** Sadness and Protest about Martin Luther King 1968 DEU, Germany, Bonn Students and professors of Bonn University reacted with sadness and protest to the assassination of Martin Luther King in the USA on April 5, 1968 in Bonn DEU, Germany, Bonn Students and professors of Bonn University reacted with sadness and protest to the assassination
  • PETE SEEGER: THE POWER OF SONG, Martin Luther King Jr., Pete Seeger, Charis Horton, Rosa Parks, Ralph Abernathy, at the Highlander Folk School, 2007. Weinstein Company Courtesy Everett Collection Weinstein Company Courtesy Everett Collection !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xWeinsteinxCompany CourtesyxEverettxCollectionx MCDPESE EC006
  • DARE NOT WALK ALONE, Martin Luther King Jr. (right), 2006. Think Film Courtesy Everett Collection Think Film Courtesy Everett Collection !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xThinkxFilm CourtesyxEverettxCollectionx MCDDANO EC001
  • 1963 March on Washington. A male marcher relaxing on the grass of the Capitol Mall. Aug. 28, 1963. Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HISL033 EC499
  • 1963 March on Washington. Close-up of Civil Rights leaders at the front of the march: Roy Wilkins, A. Philip Randolph, and Walter Reuther. August 28, 1963. Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HISL033 EC490
  • 1963 March on Washington. Famous Civil Rights leaders at the front of the march. Group includes: John Lewis, Mathew Ahmann, Floyd McKissick, Martin Luther King, Cleveland Robinson, Rabbi Joachim Prinz, Joseph Rauh, Whitney Young, Roy Wilkins, A. Philip Ra Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HISL033 EC486
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