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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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Ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century

Mansa Musa was the ruler of the Mali Empire in West Africa. Details recorded here should be sourced; unknown information is left blank.

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New Jersey Senate Resolution about Carl Lewis and his family

Date
1986
Issued by
New Jersey Senate, American, founded 1844
Owned by
Carl Lewis, American, born 1961
Description
1986 State of New Jersey Senate Resolution. The document inducts six individuals into the Burlington County Track and Field Hall of Fame including Carl Lewis and his father (Bill Lewis). Lewis's mother Evelyn and brother William "Mackie" Lewis are also mentioned. Lettering at the top above the Seal of New Jersey reads [State of New Jersey]. Off-white paper with black printed lettering. The document reads [THE SENATE/STATE HOUSE. TRENTON. N.J./SENATE RESOLUTION/By Senator COSTA/WHEREAS, Six dedicated current and former residents of Burlington County are being honored as/the newest members of the Burlington County Track and Field Hall of Fame; and,/WHEREAS, All of the 1986 inductees, who have demonstrated the finest qualities of skill and effort/within the sport of Track and Field, are recognized for their many years of dedication to their/sport; and,/WHEREAS, Carl Lewis of Willingboro is hailed as a 1984 Olympic Champion and winner of four/gold medals and as a recipient of the Sullivan award; and,/WHEREAS, Bill Lewis of Willingboro has been recognized for his considerable contributions to Track/and Field, as a recently inducted member of the Tuskegee Hall of Fame and as the father of/Olympic Champion Carl Lewis; and,/WHEREAS, Warren Martin of Cinnaminson is highly regarded for his vital role in the revival of the/sport of Track and Field; and,/WHEREAS, Kathy Christman Brady, only the second woman to be inducted, a former member of/the Burlington County community and now a resident of California, Don Danser of Rancocas/Valley and Erick Rucker of Willingboro have all been chosen for their brilliant achievements/in Track and Field; and,/WHEREAS, Two current members of the Burlington Track and Field Hall of Fame who merit especial/mention are Evelyn Lewis, the first woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and the/mother of Champion Carl Lewis, and William "Mackie" Lewis, Carl's brother; and,/WHEREAS, These six exceptional athletes, coaches and outstanding supporters of Track and Field/will be inducted into the Burlington Hall of Fame on May 13, 1986 at Nero's Woodbine Inn/in Pennsauken; now, therefore,/Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of New Jersey:/That this House hereby honors and congratulates the newest members of the Burlington County/Track and Field Hall of Fame, commends their exemplary determination, dedication and commit-/ment to excellence, and extends its best wishes for their continued success in all future endeavors; and,/Be It Further Resolved, That a duly authenticated copy of this resolution, signed by the/President and attested by the Secretary, be transmitted to the Burlington County Track and Field/Hall of Fame's new members for 1986./John F. Russo/President of the Senate./Attest: John J McCanly (?)/Secretary of the Senate]
Place made
Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted
Burlington County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
Topic
African American
Athletes
Sports
Track and field
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Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.154.37
Type
resolutions
Restrictions & Rights
Public Domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 14 1/16 x 9 1/2 in. (35.7 x 24.1 cm)
Title
Object Name • New Jersey Senate Resolution about Carl Lewis and his family
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.154.37
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NEW JERSEY SENATE RESOLUTION ABOUT CARL LEWIS AND HIS FAMILY
Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Metadata Usage
CC0
Date
1980s
Name
Lewis, Carl • New Jersey Senate
Place
United States • Mercer County • North and Central America • Trenton • Burlington County • New Jersey
Topic
Track and field • Athletes • Sports
Culture
African Americans
Geo Location
City • Trenton • County • Mercer County • State • New Jersey • Country • United States • Continent • North and Central America • County • Burlington County
Type
Resolutions
Online Media Type
Images
Online Media Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions

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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Negro Freedom Is in the Interest of Every American

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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

Who became the first Black woman to travel into space?

Mae Jemison, aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992.