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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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Jersey for the New York Yankees worn by Mariano Rivera

Date
2009
Manufactured by
Majestic Athletic, American, founded 1976
Worn by
Mariano Rivera, Panamanian American, born 1969
Signed by
Mariano Rivera, Panamanian American, born 1969
Subject of
New York Yankees, American, founded 1901
Description
A New York Yankees Mariano Rivera jersey.
This is an away game jersey- grey with navy and white details. The jersey has a slight v-neck. There are two (2) buttons at the top and four (4) buttons going from the middle down to the bottom of the jersey on the proper right side. The bands of the sleeves have three (3) stripes- navy on the top and bottom and white in the middle. The words [NEW YORK] are sewn on across the chest, with "NEW" on the proper right and "YORK" on the proper left. The letters are navy with a white border. On the lower proper right side of the jersey there is a white manufacturer's label. There is a red dotted rectangle which contains the Major League Baseball logo in red and navy, the word [Authentic] in a red script with navy outlining, and the word [COLLECTION {TM}] underneath "Authentic" in grey. Under the rectangle there is the Majestic logo in red and navy along with the words [Majestic {R} ATHLETIC] in navy. There are two (2) smaller labels underneath the manufacturer's label- a rectangle shaped label with the year [2009] printed in black ink and a square label with the number [46] sewn on with black thread.
The proper left sleeve has a patch in the lower center near the stripes. It is a circular patch with an image of Yankee stadium in white, tan, and navy. There is a white, tan, and gold scroll banner underneath with the year [2009] in navy. The center circle is navy and there are five (5) rings around it- (from the center to the outer level: tan, white, gold, white, and navy). In the top half of the yellow ring are the words [YANKEE STADIUM] in navy, and the words [INAUGURAL SEASON] in the bottom half.
The back of the jersey has a red, white, and navy MLB logo at the neck. There is a large number [42] sewn on in the center of the upper back. The numbers are navy with a white border. The signature [Mariano Rivera #42] is written in silver marker in the number "4". At the bottom of the number "4" there is an oval sticker. [X34638] is typed in black in inside of a rectangle. Behind the rectangle there is an unidentifiable signature in red.
Place used
Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
Place made
Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Topic
African American
Athletes
Baseball
Clothing and dress
Sports
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
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
2013.211.3
Type
jerseys
sports uniforms
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Medium
polyester
Dimensions
H x W: 25 x 36 1/2 in. (63.5 x 92.7 cm)
H x W x D (on form): 26 × 35 5/8 × 13 3/4 in. (66 × 90.5 × 34.9 cm)
Title
Object Name • Jersey for the New York Yankees worn by Mariano Rivera
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.211.3
Museum
NMAAHC
Title Sort
JERSEY FOR THE NEW YORK YANKEES WORN BY MARIANO RIVERA
Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Metadata Usage
CC0
Date
2000s
Name
New York Yankees • Rivera, Mariano • Majestic Athletic
Place
Tarrant County • United States • Texas • North and Central America • Easton • Northampton County • Arlington • Pennsylvania
Topic
Baseball • Clothing and dress • Athletes • Sports
Culture
African Americans
Geo Location
City • Arlington • County • Tarrant County • State • Texas • Country • United States • Continent • North and Central America • City • Easton • County • Northampton County • State • Pennsylvania
Type
sports uniforms • jerseys
Online Media Type
Electronic resource
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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Jersey for the New York Yankees worn by Mariano Rivera

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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

Which Supreme Court case ruled state-sponsored public-school segregation unconstitutional?

Brown v. Board of Education in 1954.