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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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White terrycloth robe worn by Muhammad Ali during training at Deer Lake

Date
1980
Manufactured by
Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910
Worn by
Muhammad Ali, American, 1942 - 2016
Description
This white cotton terry robe (a) and belt (b) were used by Muhammad Ali while training in 1980 at Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, for a fight against Larry Holmes. The robe has full-length sleeves, a turned collar, and falls just below the knees. There are two (2) patch pockets, one at each front side waist, with rounded bottom edges. A white rectangular patch with black text reading "EVERLAST" is sewn to the proper left front chest. Two (2) self-fabric belt loops are sewn to the robe, one at each side waist, for securing the self-fabric belt (b). Black leather letters are sewn on the back across the shoulders reading "MUHAMMAD / ALI" with the name Muhammad arcing over the name Ali. The robe is self-lined in white cotton terry.
Place used
Deer Lake, Schuykill County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Topic
African American
Athletes
Boxing
Clothing and dress
Sports
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Classification
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Exhibition
Making a Way Out of No Way
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
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
2011.153.3ab
Type
robes
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Medium
cotton terry and leather
Dimensions
H x W: 50 1/2 x 62 1/2 in. (128.3 x 158.8 cm)
On Form: 50 x 26 x 21 in. (127 x 66 x 53.3 cm)
Title
Object Name • White terrycloth robe worn by Muhammad Ali during training at Deer Lake
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.153.3ab
Museum
NMAAHC
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WHITE TERRYCLOTH ROBE WORN BY MUHAMMAD ALI DURING TRAINING AT DEER LAKE
Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Metadata Usage
CC0
Date
1980s
Name
Ali, Muhammad • Everlast Worldwide, Inc.
Place
United States • North and Central America • Deer Lake • Schuykill County • Pennsylvania
Topic
Clothing and dress • Athletes • Sports
Culture
African Americans
Exhibition
NMAAHC • Making a Way Out of No Way
Geo Location
City • Deer Lake • County • Schuykill County • State • Pennsylvania • Country • United States • Continent • North and Central America
Type
Robes (main garments)
On Physical Exhibit
Yes
Online Media Type
Images
Online Media Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions

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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.