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Cover of Readings in African American Culture

The cover of Readings in African American Culture: Resistance, Liberation, and Identity from the 1600s to the 21st Century. The book was written and edited by Professor Angela Schwendiman.

Gifted Hands Salon and Supply Business Card

A business card for Linda Wright, owner and stylist of Gifted Hands Salon and Supply.

Eastern Washington University Business Card

A business card for Angela Schwendiman, Assistant Dean and Africana Studies Director for Eastern Washington University.

Spokesman-Review/Black Lens Business Card

A business card for Amber D. Dodd, the Racial-Equity Reporter for the Spokesman-Review and the Black Lens.

Ebony Hair Business Card

A business and appointment card for Ebony Hair, a Black-owned hair salon in Spokane owned by Pam Thornton.

Dr. Scott Finnie playing basketball for Gonzaga University

Dr. Scott Finnie dribbling toward the basket during a basketball game between Gonzaga University and Weber State University. Finnie went to Gonzaga University on a basketball scholarship.

Cake celebrating African American Literature Program at Eastern Washington University

A cake celebrating the first anniversary of the African American Literature Program at Eastern Washington University from the academic year 2001-2002.

Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Event

Dr. Scott Finnie speaking at an event for Eastern Washington University's Africana Studies Program.

Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Awards Ceremony

A group photo, including Dr. Scott Finnie and students, at an awards ceremony for Eastern Washington University's Africana Studies Program.

Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Awards Ceremony

Dr. Scott Finnie speaking at an awards ceremony for Eastern Washington University's Africana Studies Program.

Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Event

Dr. Scott Finnie at an event for Eastern Washington University's Africana Studies Program.

Faculty and staff from Eastern Washington University's Africana Studies Program

A group portrait of Faculty and staff from Eastern Washington University's Africana Studies Program.

Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Event

Dr. Scott Finnie speaking at an event for Eastern Washington University's Africana Studies Program.

Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Awards Ceremony

Dr. Scott Finnie shaking hands with a student at an awards ceremony in Monroe Hall for Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Program.

Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Awards Ceremony

Dr. Scott Finnie shaking hands with a student at an awards ceremony in Monroe Hall for Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Program.

Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Awards Ceremony

Dr. Scott Finnie shaking hands with a student at an awards ceremony in Monroe Hall for Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Program.

Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Awards Ceremony

Dr. Scott Finnie shaking hands with a student at an awards ceremony in Monroe Hall for Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Program.

Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Awards Ceremony

Dr. Scott Finnie shaking hands with a student at an awards ceremony in Monroe Hall for Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Program.

Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Awards Ceremony

Dr. Scott Finnie and two members of the Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Program at an awards ceremony in Monroe Hall.

Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Awards Ceremony

A member of the Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Program at an awards ceremony in Monroe Hall.

Eastern Washington University Africana Studies Banquet

A banquet for Eastern Washington University's Africana Studies Program and their families.

Portrait of Sybill C. Stafford

Portrait of Sybill C. Stafford, descendant of the Stafford family, who were part of the pioneer African American community.

"Fashions, Choir Fete Afro-Culture"

Photographic essay about a 1969 Black Week events at Eastern Washington State College (now Eastern Washington University) appearing in the EWU student newspaper, the Easterner. The essay includes images from a fashion and a performance by the…

"Black Athletes Challenged Standards Proposal"

Article from the Eastern Washington University (EWU) student newspaper about whether athletic coaches can enforce policies limiting the political expression of student athletes on the playing field. The issue was raised after a number of Black…

Congregation of Bethel AME Church

Group portrait of the congregation of Bethe AME Church in Spokane, Washington.

Frances Scott

Educator and lawyer Frances Scott. After teaching Rogers High School, Scott earned a law degree at Gonzaga University, served on the Spokane City Civil Rights Commission and the Washington State University Board of Regents. In 2021, Sheridan…

Non-commissioned officers club opening at Spokane Army Air Field

Black soldiers mingle around the bar of the Non-commissioned officers club at the opening of the Spokane Army Air Field.

Spokane Chapter #3 of the Eastern Star

Group portrait of a Spokane chapter of a fraternal organization called the Eastern Star. The women in the chapter wear white dresses, while the men wear dark suits.

Men's singing group that includes Earl Coates and Kay Workoff

A singing group consisting of at least five Black men. They are wearing white coats and aprons over suits with ties.
Joseph Franklin's history of Black Spokane suggests that the group may be a quintet that performed at the Spokane Club consisting of…

Charter for the Spokane Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

The 1919 charter establishing a local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Spokane, Washington.

Black History Month banquet program

Program for a Black History Month banquet hosted by the Eastern Washington University Black Education Program in 1989 at Cavanaugh's Inn at the Park in Spokane, Washington.

Sybill Stafford reviewing photographs with Dr. Joseph Franklin

Sybil Stafford, daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth (Holmes) Stafford, reviews photographs of Black Spokanites from the early 20th century with Eastern Washington University history professor Joseph Franklin.

Barrow house

The house of Mrs. and Reverend Peter Barrow that once stood at 2417 E. 2nd Avenue in Spokane, Washington. It was originally built in 1892. Reverend Barrow was an early founder of Calvary Baptist Church and co-published a newspaper titled The Citizen.

Pierewee Falls, Wash.

Periwee Falls, sometimes known as Peewee Falls.

Falls of the Palouse, Washington.

Falls of the Palouse, Washington.

Palouse Falls

Palouse Falls

Palouse Falls, Washington.

Palouse Falls, Washington.

Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Highway, Oregon.

Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Highway, Oregon.

Mulnomah Falls

Mulnomah Falls