[Jackson State Killings] AP, Photographers

Black Power at Jackson State. [Caption Title]

NP: Associated Press, 1970. First Edition. Press photograph measuring 8 x 10 inches. Minimal wear, very near fine with slightest fading. Near Fine. Item #List914

An uncommon press photograph of students with raised fists in front of the building that was damaged by gunfire during the Jackson State College shootings, which left two students dead and injured twelve more. The caption reads: “A Jackson State College student raises a clenched fist in a “Black Power” salute during Sunday’s memorial march to the campus. Behind him is a bullet-riddled women’s dormitory fired on by police and highway patrolmen during student disturbances. Two Negro youths died in the gunfire last week.”.

Price: $150.00