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Promotional pamphlet for Soul City, 1971. Creator: Unknown
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Promotional pamphlet for Soul City, 1971. Creator: Unknown
The pamphlet is black with red letters and green banner across the bottom. The words [SOUL / CITY] are in red bubble letters. The rest of the cover reads [A NEW CITY/ DEVELOPED BY / FLOYD B. / McKISSICK ENTERPRISES, INC.]. The inside of the pamphlet describes Soul City and outlines why the city is necessary and how it will operate and sustain iself. The back of the pamphlet is a black and white map showing the area from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh, North Carolina. [Soul City] is highlighted in red letters on the map just north of Raleigh. Soul City was a planned community first proposed in 1969 by Floyd McKissick, an African-American civil rights leader and director of the Congress of Racial Equality
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This promotional pamphlet for Soul City, created in 1971 by an unknown artist, captures the essence of a groundbreaking project that aimed to redefine urban living for African Americans. The black cover with bold red letters and a vibrant green banner exudes energy and excitement. In eye-catching red bubble letters, the words "SOUL / CITY" immediately draw attention, while the rest of the cover proudly proclaims "A NEW CITY / DEVELOPED BY / FLOYD B. / McKISSICK ENTERPRISES, INC". Opening this pamphlet reveals a detailed description of Soul City's purpose and operation. It outlines why this city is necessary and how it will sustain itself as a thriving community. As we delve deeper into its pages, we discover that Soul City was proposed by Floyd McKissick in 1969 – an influential civil rights leader who directed the Congress of Racial Equality. The back of the pamphlet showcases a black and white map spanning from Washington D. C. to Raleigh, North Carolina. Highlighted in striking red letters just north of Raleigh is where Soul City would be located within this vast region. This artifact not only represents an important moment in American history but also serves as a testament to resilience and progress within African American communities during the 20th century. Preserved at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), this piece offers us insight into one man's vision for equality through urban planning – making it both educational and culturally significant today.
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