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The MOVE Fire

This is a personal recollection on the Move fire on May 13, 1985 Philadelphia police fired thousands of rounds at the MOVE house, city officials approved dropping an explosive device on the roof, the resulting fire was allowed to burn, 11 people—including five children—died, and 61 homes were destroyed. Philadelphia City Council later called it a “brutal attack carried out by the City of Philadelphia on its own citizens” and acknowledged that no individual faced criminal consequences for the bombing. One timeline correction worth preserving for the BHP record: the major previous MOVE-police confrontation was August 8, 1978, about seven years before the bombing, not a year or two earlier. Officer James Ramp was killed, other police and firefighters were wounded, nine MOVE members were later convicted, and television cameras recorded police beating Delbert Africa during his arrest. The 1985 MOVE Commission later specifically criticized city planners for failing to adequately use lessons from that 1978 confrontation. And that actually strengthens the point you’re making: 1985 did not happen without precedent or institutional memory. There had already been a deadly confrontation with MOVE, years of conflict, negotiations and police involvement before Osage Avenue.

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Wilmington 1898 — An American Coup

Wilmington, North Carolina once had a thriving Black middle class and an elected interracial government. In 1898 white supremacists used violence to overthrow that government, kill Black residents and drive many others from the city.

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NMAAHC

Flier for “Ecstasy Garage Disco” designed by Buddy Esquire

Date
February 17, 1980
Designed by
Buddy Esquire, American, 1959 - 2014
Distributed by
Jazzy D Productions, American
Subject of
Brothers Disco, American
DJ Breakout, American
DJ Baron, American
Funky 4 + 1, American, 1977 - 1983
Keith Keith, American
The Voice of K.K., American
MC Sha-Rock, American, born 1962
MC Jazzy Jeff, American, born 1962
Lil' Rodney C!, American
The Cold Crush Brothers, American, founded 1978
DJ Charlie Chase, American, born 1959
Angelo T. King, American, born 1959
Prince Whipper Whip, American
Dot-A-Rock, American, died 2015
Mr. Tee, American
Easy A.D., American
Ecstasy Garage Disco, American
Printed by
Unidentified
Description
A flier for the “Ecstasy Garage Disco” designed by Buddy Esquire. The flier is in portrait orientation and printed on white paper with black text and black-and-white graphics. It features a large, abstract, geometric design at the center comprised of overlapping circles and semicircles with various interior white, black, and stippled gray shapes and black framing at the sides. At the center of the graphic is a white area with the flier text. The white shape has a free form shape at the top with two equal curves divided by a cusp and a column below with zig-zag left and right sides. Inside is the event information, musical acts, date, and production information printed in text in varying sizes and fonts that read [Ecstasy Garage Disco / Brothers Disco / D.J. BREAKOUT / D.J. BARON /TheFunky4plus1 / Keith·Keith K.K. Rockwell / Sha·Rock Jazzy·Jeff Lil Rodney·C / ALSO / the / Cold Crush Crew / D.J. Charlie / Chase / D.J. Tony~Tone / Whipper·Whip Dota·Rock / Mr. T Easy A.D. / Sun, Feb.17,80 /$2.00 b/412 $4.00after12 / 9pm-until / A Jazzy D Production]. The event location and directions are printed in the top right corner of the white shape in small text that reads [1476 Jerome Ave / 4 Train to 170th st]. Black-and-white graphics of pointing hands and nine, black five-pointed stars emphasize the printed text. The graphic designer’s name, [Buddy-Esq..], is printed at the bottom center of the graphic. A dedication, [To Charlene], is printed in small text along the bottom right of the graphic. The back of the flier has no text or inscriptions.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Place used
Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Topic
African American
Design
DJs (Musicians)
Graphic design
Hip-hop (Music)
Nightlife
Rappers (Musicians)
Urban life
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2020.38.1.12
Type
fliers (printed matter)
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 9 15/16 × 7 5/8 in. (25.3 × 19.4 cm)
Title
Object Name • Flier for “Ecstasy Garage Disco” designed by Buddy Esquire
Record ID
nmaahc_2020.38.1.12
Museum
NMAAHC
Title Sort
FLIER FOR “ECSTASY GARAGE DISCO” DESIGNED BY BUDDY ESQUIRE
Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Metadata Usage
CC0
Date
1980s
Name
Esquire, Buddy • Keith Keith • DJ Charlie Chase • Funky 4 + 1 • King, Angelo T. • Prince Whipper Whip • The Voice of K.K. • Brothers Disco • MC Jazzy Jeff • Dot-A-Rock • Ecstasy Garage Disco • DJ Baron • MC Sha-Rock • DJ Breakout • Easy A.D. • Jazzy D Productions • The Cold Crush Brothers • Mr. Tee • Lil' Rodney C!
Place
New York City • United States • North and Central America • Bronx
Topic
Design • Nightlife • Graphic arts • Hip-hop (Music) • Rappers (Musicians) • DJs (Musicians) • Urban life
Culture
African Americans
Geo Location
Locale • Bronx • City • New York City • State • New York • Country • United States • Continent • North and Central America
Type
Fliers (printed matter)
Online Media Type
Images
Online Media Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian Institution. Rights and restrictions shown above are supplied by the Smithsonian record.

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Flier for "The Great DJ-MC Academy Awards Show" at the Audubon Grand Ballroom

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Flier for "The 13th Annual Zulu Nation Anniversary"

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Flier for “Ecstasy Garage Disco” designed by Buddy Esquire

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Flier for “Dynasty Jam Boogie” designed by Eddie Ed

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TOPIC OF THE DAY

Greenwood / Black Wall Street

Before the 1921 destruction of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, Black residents had created a remarkable center of business and community life. The district included stores, professional offices, entertainment venues and homes owned by Black citizens. Understanding Greenwood means learning what was built—not only what was burned.

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TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE DAY

Which Black woman became the first elected to the United States Congress?

Shirley Chisholm, elected in 1968.