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Our focus is determined by the concerns of the people we organize with in Michigan.

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Decades before Colin Kaepernick kneeled or LeBron James was told to “shut up and dribble”, Tommy Smith and John Carlos raised their black gloved fists skywards at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, Mexico.

Read more:
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#BlackHistoryMatters #Resistance
Athletes on a podium raise fists in protest. Text reads "Tommy Smith and John Carlos" with "Keepin' it 100" and "Time for Truth" on the face of a clock below.
October 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Today, October 14th, we remember George Floyd on what should have been his 52nd birthday.

His murder in 2020 by white police officer Derek Chauvin sparked a summer of protests calling for justice and police reform.

#GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter
The image is a memorial graphic for George Floyd, with the title "REMEMBERING GEORGE FLOYD" in red text at the top. The background of the graphic is dark gray. The image of George Floyd, a Black man, is located on the center left. He is wearing a blue and white striped hoodie. Next to him in the center right of the image is a black fist with a white outline is punching upwards. It is surrounded by red, orange and yellow flames. At the base of the fist is a red banner with the text "Born October 14, 1973" in black font. The bottom right of the image has the Emergent Justice logo – a white butterfly on a background of black, blue, orange and purple.
October 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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On October 14, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was awakened by a phone call from his wife telling him he had won Nobel Peace Prize. At the time he was the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize (age 35) and only the second Black person to win the award.

#NobelPeacePrize #MLK
The image is a graphic commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize on October 14, 1964. The background is navy with a cream banner at the bottom. In the Upper right corner is the logo for Emergent Justice, a white butterfly on a background of black, blue, orange and purple. Center Right: Two round, gold-colored replicas of the Nobel Peace Prize are displayed, indicating the prestigious award won by Dr. King. Center: A vintage newspaper clipping features a black-and-white photo of Dr. King, receiving the call. The front page header proclaims, "Martin Luther King Wins The Nobel Prize For Peace." Below that are two lines of text “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awarded Nobel Peace Prize”. Inside the cream banner at the bottom of the image is the date “October 14, 1964”. On each side of the date are stylized doves in navy.
October 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Today we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day by sharing this collection of art and conversations by Black-Indigenous women artists -- Ancestors Know Who We Are.

americanindian.si.edu/ancestors-kn...

#IndigenousPeoplesDay
Black background. Top center are the words "HONORING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY” I gold font. Right center is a colorful illustration with four individuals, two of whom are wearing black, who represent the land and the Indigenous people. Left Center are the words “ANCESTORS KNOW WHO WE ARE." Below that the names of the artists included in this collection from the National Museum of the American Indian. Below that is the text "Black-Indigenous women artists address race, gender, multiracial identity, and intergenerational knowledge." The bottom right has a QR Code . The bottom left is the logo for Emergent Justice, a white butterfly on a background of black, blue, orange and purple.
October 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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As Mental Illness Awareness Week & Banned Book Week come to an end, we are sharing some of the banned books with Mental Health themes such as learning to deal with emotions, coming to terms with one's sexual orientation and/or gender identity, anxiety, and impacts of injustice.

#MIAW #bannedbooks
Taupe background with 2 rows of book covers, four in each row. In the center of the image are the words "Banned Books with Mental Health Themes". To the far right of the words is the logo for Emergent Justice which is a white butterfly on a background of black, blue, purple and orange. The titles of the books are: 10 Things I Can See From Here, A World Worth Saving, Impulse, Anger is a Gift, A Place Inside of Me, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Speak, Looking for Alaska Taupe background with 2 rows of book covers, four in each row. In the center of the image are the words "Banned Books with Mental Health Themes". To the far right of the words is the logo for Emergent Justice which is a white butterfly on a background of black, blue, purple and orange. The titles of the books are: The Passing Playbook, Friends Forever, Girl in Pieces, All Because You Matter, Lighter Than My Shadow, The Hate You Give, All Boys Aren't Blue, The Bluest Eye
October 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Knowledge, Community and Mental Health are all important for our liberation. This week we'll be sharing posts about all three as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week and Banned Books Week 2025. 🧵

#MIAW #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984
The background is a gradient of yellow to orange, with three main sections: **Left Section:** * A photo of four people high-fiving each other * The NAMI logo (National Alliance on Mental Illness) in the top-left corner * A dark blue rectangle with white text that reads "BUILDING COMMUNITY Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct. 5 - Oct. 11, 2025" **Middle Section:** * A book cover titled "Banned Books Week" with a rainbow-colored title * A black banner with white text that reads "CENSORSHIP IS SO 1984 READ FOR YOUR RIGHTS" * A small logo that says "ALA.ORG/BROOKS" and "American Libraries Association" **Bottom Section:** * A statement in gray text that reads "Knowledge, Community and Mental Health are all important for our liberation" Next to that is the logo for Emergent Justice.
October 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Are you in Michigan? Help your school get the additional resources they need. Complete a Michigan School Meal Form TODAY. These forms are about more than just school meals. They help determine additional funding for classrooms, teachers and more! Follow this thread for the website.
A graphic displays the "School Meals" logo, which includes images of food items like a sandwich, banana, and apple. Below this graphic, the text "Did You Know?" is prominently displayed in a large, bold font. The text beneath this headline explains that School Meal Forms are about more than just school meals. They are used to determine additional benefits for classrooms, teachers, children, and guidance/college counselors. The text then provides two options for completing the forms: "Education and Nutrition Benefits Application" and "Education Benefits Form (formerly the Household Information Report)". Finally, the text advises contacting the school administrator to determine the appropriate form.
September 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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It's National Voter Registration Day! The online chatter may be about the 2026 mid-terms but there's important local elections happening before then. On November 4th many cities will hold elections for Mayor and City Council. Are you registered? mi.gov/vote
A stylized city map in shades of teal, green, and pastel colors forms the background. Overlaid on the map is text that reads: "It's NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY" in large, bold, uppercase letters. Smaller text below asks, "are YOU ready to vote in your city/county Local Elections?". Below this, bullet points list actions to take, including: "Register for the 1st time", "Update your info if you've moved or changed your name", and "Double check voter information to make sure it's right". A small, circular calendar icon in a dark-purple border displays "NOVEMBER 04" prominently. A lower-right corner graphic features a purple logo with a butterfly silhouette and the words "emergent JUSTICE". A web address, "mi.gov/vote", is presented prominently in a dark button-like style at the bottom.
September 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Emergent Justice isn't giving up on disenfranchised youth.

That's why we are a founding member of the Michigan Student Network for Pipeline Prevention AND why we're building a network of Peer 2 Peer Teams of young people that support each other to stay in school, stay out of trouble and on track.
Five young Black teens are grouped together outdoors, likely in a park or schoolyard. They are smiling and appear to be engaged in conversation. A light orange box/text overlay is positioned in the lower-center portion of the image. The text in the box explains a "Peer 2 Peer" program, emphasizing the support network among young people where young people help other young people stay in school, avoid trouble, and succeed. The logo for Emergent Justice and "MSNPP" are also visible in smaller text at the bottom right of the image. A question, "WHAT DOES THE PEER 2 PEER TEAM DO?", is posed in a light beige colored box centered at the top of a graphic. Below the question are five light-colored rectangular buttons, each containing a different answer choice. The buttons are in various pastel colors. From top to bottom the options are: Mentoring and Listening, Conflict resolution, Skill-building Workshops, Support for Teachers, and Community. In the bottom right corner of the graphic, a small logo is present, which has a butterfly image with the words "Emergent JUSTICE" in the graphic, and below that is the text "MSNPP". Two Black teens are seated in what appears to be a conference room or similar setting. The person on the left, partially visible, is wearing a mustard-yellow colored sweater. Three young Black teens, two male and one female, are seated together, smiling. They appear to be involved in a collaborative effort, possibly discussing something on a laptop or in conversation. Overlaid on the image are several rectangular buttons, in pastel colors, that highlight reasons why a "peer to peer" team approach is beneficial. The buttons read: "WHY THE PEER 2 PEER TEAM WORKS," "Students Trust Peers," "Real-World Solutions from Peers," "Builds Community," and "Research Proven Results". A logo with a butterfly image and the words "MSNPP" and "Emergent JUSTICE" appears in the lower right corner.
August 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Happy Juneteenth!! We celebrate our freedom and resilience as we recognize the fight is not over.

We honor our history with a special shoutout to Ms. Opal Lee, who fought for a decade to make this day a national holiday.
#Juneteenth #blackhistory
A graphic design celebrating Juneteenth, Freedom Day. The background is a light beige/cream color. A large title, "JUNETEENTH!", is presented in bold, capital letters in a dark, bold font. Below this, "FREEDOM DAY" is displayed in a slightly smaller, bold font.  Above the text, a short message reads: "Today we honor freedom, celebrate resilience, and stand ten toes down in the continued work toward equality, justice and freedom for all people." Two stylized portraits of Black people are featured in the graphic. One person is a woman, seated in a portrait pose and wearing a purple/grey dress, looking directly at the viewer. The other person is a man, in a profile view, facing upwards and slightly to the right, with Rastafarian dreadlocks and a colorful pattern on his clothes. Both people's faces and hairstyles are in a bold, artistic style. A colorful fireworks graphic is positioned above and slightly behind the two figures. A rainbow pattern stretches across the bottom, with the colors red, orange, yellow, green and blue.  A small design with a butterfly and the words "Emergent JUSTICE" in a sans-serif typeface is placed in the bottom left corner.
June 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Miranda Rights turn 66 today. So, we're celebrating the Right (and need) to Remain Silent -- especially when you are innocent.

Want to know more about the history of Miranda? Check out our blog at: my.linkpod.site/mm7

And remember, ask for an attorney and then STFU.
#knowyourrights
June 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Hey, we're doing Misinformation Monday on a Thursday!

We've all seen funny memes and videos that were created using AI or other software. They make us laugh and we share them with our friends and family. So, what's the big deal?

#DeepFakeAwareness #Misinformation #Disinformation #FactsMatter
A dark-blue graphic features a stylized, three-dimensional profile of a person's head. The head seems to be composed of polygons and is rendered in a somewhat futuristic, robotic style. Overlaying the head are numerous floating, light-blue images and graphical elements. These include binary code (numerous "0" and "1" characters), abstract data representations, and perhaps graphs or charts. A graphic horizontal band containing binary-coded numerical characters spans the image. Below this, bold, stylized, light-purple text reads "DEEPFAKES". Smaller, light-purple text beneath it states "Disinformation's Best Friend". On the left side of the poster is a cartoon-like calendar icon with the words "Misinformation" and "on a Thursday" in a smaller, light green font. The visible part of the calendar shows the word "MON". In the lower right corner, a QR code is displayed. This is overlaid upon a small rectangle with a design that likely represents an icon for an entity named "Emergent JUSTICE."
May 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Instead, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth by sharing a few resources you can watch or read as you have time. And we do hope you will find the time.
A graphic design commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Malcolm X. The graphic features black and white portraits of Malcolm X, a black man, with different expressions from thoughtful to angry to laughing. The text "KEEPIN' IT 100" is prominently displayed in a bold, purple font. The number "100" is large, also in a bright purple, three-dimensional style.  A clock face is present, with the words "time for TRUTH" visible on the clock's face.  A QR code is visible in the top right corner, suggesting a link to more information. A small logo featuring a butterfly and text "Emergent JUSTICE" is in the lower left corner. The overall background color is dark purple/indigo, combined with gold frames around the images. The style evokes a sense of commemoration and historical significance.
May 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Today, May 17, 2025, the Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education turns 71 years old.

Check out our blog learn facts you may not already know. As well as why it is important today. Hint: it was based on an Amendment that has been in the news a lot lately.

my.linkpod.site/ki1003
A graphic design features a black background with various elements.  A sepia-toned image of a woman and a child seated in front of the columns of the Supreme Court building and reading a newspaper headline that reads "HIGH COURT BANS SEGREGATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS." An illustration of a school building is positioned above and to the right of the photo. The school building is depicted in a light orange and light blue color. The words "KEEPIN' IT" are centrally located above a large, stylized, purple number "100". A QR code is in the right cental quadrant of the graphic. An analog clock with large, purple-toned hands and the words "time for TRUTH" are in the lower-right quadrant. A small logo of a butterfly is in the bottom-left of the graphic, next to the words "Emergent JUSTICE".
May 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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1/ Wishing all our Moms a Very Happy Mother's Day and holding those of you who cannot be with your child/children due to system injustices in our hearts.
#MothersDay
A graphic design celebrating Black Mothers. The background is a vibrant yellow. Various stylized illustrations of Black mothers and children are featured. Several images show mothers with their children, in different poses, including holding a heart, sitting on a bench, embracing, and playing video games. A large graphic displays the text "BLACK MOMS ROCK" in bold, capitalized lettering, in a stylized font. The artwork includes a graphic featuring the Emergent Justice butterfly logo situated in the lower left corner, alongside the words "Happy Mother's Day" in a script font, below the illustrations.
May 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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On May 10,1886 the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Yick Wo v. Hopkins that matters today. Find out more on the Keepin' It 100 blog by scanning the QR code or following this link.

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#dueprocess #knowyourrights #historymatters
A graphic image with a dark purple background. On the left side, a black and white image of a building, likely from a historical photograph, shows a structure with a damaged or collapsed roof in the foreground, likely depicting a historical event. The building appears to be a small commercial structure. Overlaid on the left image is text that reads "DUE PROCESS FOR ALL PEOPLE" in bold, white, capitalized letters. A QR code is positioned in the upper right quadrant of the image. Below the QR code, the text "KEEPIN' IT 100" is displayed in a large, light purple, 3D-style font against a darker purple backdrop. Further in the bottom right, stylized clock faces glows, the words "time for TRUTH" are visible. A graphic logo with a stylized butterfly and the words "emergent JUSTICE" in the lower left corner.
May 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Even though you couldn’t make it to Lansing with us for our 2025 School Funding Advocacy Day, you can still make your voice part of this coordinated effort by joining the Phone Blitz!

Just click this link for more info and instructions.

actionnetwork.org/call_campaig...

#EducationMatters
Purple to green gradient background. Upper left text "Advocacy Day Phone Blitz". Upper right logos for Emergent Justice and Michigan Education Justice Coalition. Below tha a QR code. Bottom right of image: Light green silhouette of state of Michigan with images of several people making phone calls. Bottom left of image: Michigan's Capitol building with several graphics symbolizing ringing phones. In the middle of the image of the building is a the word Hello with an exclamation mark and yellow background.
April 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Our kids NEED YOU to be their voice in Lansing on April 29th. They don't have political power, but YOU do. Join us to advocate for education funding.

Register at my.linkpod.site/adv0429

Music via Canva: "Money" by Pink Floyd.
April 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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It's Misinformation Monday....

Check out the newest blog post for quick ways to Fight Disinfo Online Like a Superhero

my.linkpod.site/mm5

#misinformationawareness #misinformation #TruthMatters #MisinformationMonday
A vibrant graphic design, likely a social media post or advertisement, features three Black superhero figures, styled in comic book art.  The superheroes, positioned centrally, are a Black woman, a Black man in a black suit, and a Black man in a red and gold costume. They are stylized with bold outlines and vibrant colors, typical of comic book art. They are standing together, seemingly united, with a yellow background that features a pop-art, comic book-style explosion pattern in various shades of yellow, red, and blue. The text "HOW TO FIGHT DISINFO ONLINE" is prominently displayed above the characters in a bold, sans-serif font. Below the title, the text "NEW POST" is in a bright blue sans-serif font.  The phrase "Misinformation" is also visible in a large, bold font below the characters and to the right. A calendar icon with the word "MON" (Monday) is shown next to the text about misinformation.  A QR code is situated in the bottom left corner, alongside the URL my.linkpod.site/mm5, which is likely a website address. The overall style of the image is energetic and attention-grabbing, evoking a sense of action and information. The comic book-style graphics with explosions and text bubbles give off a dynamic character.
April 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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1) Last week Rep. Dylan Wegela, (D - Michigan House District 26), introduced HB 4174 to prevent law enforcement officers from lying or using deception tactics with minors during interrogations. Emergent Justice applauds this action by Rep. Wegela @dylanwegela.bsky.social
A graphic promoting Michigan House Bill (HB) 4174. The background is a deep, royal blue. A stylized outline of the state of Michigan is overlaid, filled with numerous small, diverse images of people, creating a collage effect. The collage is largely made up of faces, suggesting a focus on community and youth. A prominent banner at the top says, "Emergent Justice enthusiastically supports." Below, the bill title, "Michigan House Bill (HB) 4174," is printed in a clear, sans-serif typeface. The text below further defines the bill's "PURPOSE": to prevent law enforcement officers from lying or using deception tactics with minors during interrogations. A smaller section introduces the bill's sponsor, Rep. Dylan Wegela (D) 26th House District. A rectangular graphic with an image of a butterfly and the logo "PROTECT OUR YOUTH" is visible in the lower-left quadrant of the graphic; below that, "emergent JUSTICE" is printed.
March 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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You've probably heard of "The Little Rock Nine".
Now meet the woman behind them - Daisy Gatson Bates.

We're continuing to Celebrate Us as we Keep Black Women's History 100 in our latest post.

my.linkpod.site/bhm1005

#blackhistory365 #BlackHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryMonth #civilrights
A portrait of Daisy Gatson Bates, set against a backdrop of a building. A portion of the image, on the left, shows Little Rock Central High School, a large, light brownish-tan building, with a classic architectural style. The structure appears imposing, and slightly angled in the display. A section of paved ground or empty space is seen in front of the building. A framed portrait, on the right, features Daisy Gatson Bates. She appears to be a mature Black woman and is smiling. The picture is in a slightly sepia-toned color scheme, and Bates is wearing a soft pink jacket or coat with a bow tie at the neckline. Her hair is styled in a voluminous, dark hairstyle. A pearl or light-colored necklace is prominent around her neck. A banner like graphic, on top left, features a purple, orange and blue logo, with the text "Celebrating Us" in white below. A white butterfly emblem and the words "emergent JUSTICE" are also present. In the lower segment of the image, text is present, reading "Daisy Gatson Bates" in a bold, capitalized sans-serif font.
March 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for this recognition. The work I do often goes unseen and can be incredibly demanding, both physically and emotionally. It means a great deal to me that you have acknowledged my efforts, and I am truly humbled by your support." - Elisheva Johnson
A collage of images showcasing an awards ceremony, likely for the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus.  The top-left quadrant shows a woman, likely the recipient of an award, holding a certificate of recognition. She is smiling and wearing a patterned top and pants. There are other people in the background, attending the event and seated in what appears to be a banquet hall. The top-right quadrant shows two women, also likely award recipients, each holding certificates. They are wearing formal attire, including a fur coat and a jacket, posing for the camera.  The bottom-left quadrant depicts another group of people, seated at tables that are likely part of the banquet or reception.  The bottom-right quadrant highlights the event’s name and branding, “Beyond the Call of Duty Awards,” along with a logo of the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus.  Text below the logo emphasizes the organization's values, including "Honoring Excellence," "Celebrating Service," and "Inspiring Greatness." The color palette is primarily dark tones, with gold accents appearing throughout the images, suggesting a formal and celebratory atmosphere. The overall impression is of a recognition of achievements within a political organization.
February 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Toni Morrison was born February 18, 1931. She was the 1st Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993 and the 1st Black woman to serve as senior fiction editor at Random House. Video contains amaudio from The Connecticut Form on May 4, 2001.

#tonimorrison #BlackHistoryMonth
February 19, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Celebrating Us with the story of Super Soaker inventor, Lonnie Johnson. my.linkpod.site/bhm1004

His dream to become an inventor began at age 6 when he learned the story of George Washington Carver. (Hmmm, could this be an example of why teaching children about Black Excellence is important?)
Square image with Black background. Emergent Justice logo in upper left corner with the words Celebrating Us below it. Upper right has two Super Soaker squirt gun graphics in the colors of yellow, blue, green and orange. Across the middle of the image is a group of children laughing and playing in a squirt gun fight. Right middle is a portrait of a black man wearing a blue shirt. His arms are crossed and he is smiling. He has a mustache and some gray in his dark hair. the portrait is outlined in lime green. Below his portrait is his name: Lonnie Johnson The bottom left corner has a QR code and a link to the post, which is: my.linkpod.site/bhm1004
February 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Today we are Celebrating Us with the story of Philip Bell Downing, inventor of the mailbox and a railway track switch that made train and streetcar travel easier and became the model for the light switch.

Find out more:

my.linkpod.site/bhm1003

#BlackHistoryMonth
Top left, Emergent Justice logo with the words Celebrating Us below it. Top right the words Philip Bell Dowing. Below that a black and white photo of a Black man, balding with full mustache and beard. Dressed in a suit and tie and white shirt. Bottom left, drawings from the patent application for the mail letter box and next to the drawing a photo of today's mailbox. Bottom center to right a drawing from the patent application for the railway switch and next to that a photo of train tracks that separate into 2 tracks going in different directions
February 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM