African american the 1980s hi-res stock photography and images

1980s YOUNG AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN IN GOSPEL CHOIR SINGING IN FRONT OF A SUNRISE SCENE - km7096 PHT001 HARS FRIENDSHIP HALF-LENGTH LADIES PERSONS INSPIRATION CARING MALES ENTERTAINMENT SPIRITUALITY CONFIDENCE CHORUS FREEDOM PERFORMING ARTS HAPPINESS RELIGIOUS AFRICAN-AMERICANS AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND COMPOSITE EXCITEMENT SONG PRAISE VOCAL BLACK ETHNICITY PRIDE ENTERTAINER CONNECTION VOCALIZE GOSPEL STILL LIFE SUNRISE VOCALS SONGS STYLISH FAITHFUL COOPERATION FAITH TOGETHERNESS VOICES WORSHIP YOUNG ADULT MAN YOUNG ADULT WOMAN BELIEF OLD FASHIONED AFRICAN AMERICANS Stock Photo

RM2C9ABPB–1980s YOUNG AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN IN GOSPEL CHOIR SINGING IN FRONT OF A SUNRISE SCENE - km7096 PHT001 HARS FRIENDSHIP HALF-LENGTH LADIES PERSONS INSPIRATION CARING MALES ENTERTAINMENT SPIRITUALITY CONFIDENCE CHORUS FREEDOM PERFORMING ARTS HAPPINESS RELIGIOUS AFRICAN-AMERICANS AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND COMPOSITE EXCITEMENT SONG PRAISE VOCAL BLACK ETHNICITY PRIDE ENTERTAINER CONNECTION VOCALIZE GOSPEL STILL LIFE SUNRISE VOCALS SONGS STYLISH FAITHFUL COOPERATION FAITH TOGETHERNESS VOICES WORSHIP YOUNG ADULT MAN YOUNG ADULT WOMAN BELIEF OLD FASHIONED AFRICAN AMERICANS

Millie Jackson, American R&B Singer and Songwriter, Portrait, circa 1980's Stock Photo

RME4C7XW–Millie Jackson, American R&B Singer and Songwriter, Portrait, circa 1980's

Coney Island 1980s USA. Retro dancing in the street boardwalk. 1981 1981 Brooklyn, New York City US USA HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RMAF7ADG–Coney Island 1980s USA. Retro dancing in the street boardwalk. 1981 1981 Brooklyn, New York City US USA HOMER SYKES

New York 1985, Little African American boy playing baseball, swinging baseball bat, Battery park, lower Manhattan, New York City, NY, NYC, USA, Stock Photo

RM2DG2F28–New York 1985, Little African American boy playing baseball, swinging baseball bat, Battery park, lower Manhattan, New York City, NY, NYC, USA,

Three very happy teenagers pose for a photo on a schoolyard fence in Brooklyn, New York in 1981. Stock Photo

RM2HWRPW8–Three very happy teenagers pose for a photo on a schoolyard fence in Brooklyn, New York in 1981.

AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS, DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, USA, 1980s Stock Photo

RM2CW8PNM–AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS, DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, USA, 1980s

Toni Morrison, prominent African American author, and Nobel Prize winner, circa 1980s. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWARER–Toni Morrison, prominent African American author, and Nobel Prize winner, circa 1980s. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection

Ben Carson, Neurosurgeon, 1980s Stock Photo

RM2J7YXKN–Ben Carson, Neurosurgeon, 1980s

Tina Turner. American-born Swiss singer and actress, born november 26 1939. Pictured when performing in Stockholm Sweden 1986. Stock Photo

RM2WH2JMJ–Tina Turner. American-born Swiss singer and actress, born november 26 1939. Pictured when performing in Stockholm Sweden 1986.

Woman asking for money on a street in Manhattan, 1982 Stock Photo

RMPC1HXP–Woman asking for money on a street in Manhattan, 1982

Stevie Wonder in concert circa 1980s Stock Photo

RME9CB28–Stevie Wonder in concert circa 1980s

1980s image of a young African American woman on a corded telephone, USA Stock Photo

RM2D9TNFT–1980s image of a young African American woman on a corded telephone, USA

Stevie Wonder and Coral Stringfellow at Stringfellow's, circa 1980s, Photo by: Karen Petersen/Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMBTKE18–Stevie Wonder and Coral Stringfellow at Stringfellow's, circa 1980s, Photo by: Karen Petersen/Everett Collection

An African American woman works on an early IBM computer, ca. 1982. Stock Photo

RMR2B439–An African American woman works on an early IBM computer, ca. 1982.

Jesse Jackson speaking in San Francisco, California Stock Photo

RM2AP7YBP–Jesse Jackson speaking in San Francisco, California

ZOMBIE ISLAND MASSACRE, left blonde: Rita Jenrette, left African American man: David Broadnax, 1984, © Troma Stock Photo

RME5N5GD–ZOMBIE ISLAND MASSACRE, left blonde: Rita Jenrette, left African American man: David Broadnax, 1984, © Troma

1980s SMILING AFRICAN-AMERICAN COUPLE HUSBAND AND WIFE EATING SHARING BREAKFAST MEAL FOOD TOGETHER OUTDOORS IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT - cd00287 CAM001 HARS 1 COMMUNICATION YOUNG ADULT BALANCE STRONG PLEASED JOY LIFESTYLE FEMALES MARRIED SPOUSE HUSBANDS HEALTHINESS HOME LIFE COPY SPACE HALF-LENGTH LADIES PERSONS CARING MALES PARTNER TEMPTATION HAPPINESS BRIGHT WELLNESS CHEERFUL AFRICAN-AMERICANS AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND CAM001 BLACK ETHNICITY IN SMILES CONNECTION CONCEPTUAL JOYFUL STYLISH PERSONAL ATTACHMENT AFFECTION EMOTION WIVES YOUNG ADULT MAN YOUNG ADULT WOMAN OLD FASHIONED AFRICAN AMERICANS Stock Photo

RM2CC6W9W–1980s SMILING AFRICAN-AMERICAN COUPLE HUSBAND AND WIFE EATING SHARING BREAKFAST MEAL FOOD TOGETHER OUTDOORS IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT - cd00287 CAM001 HARS 1 COMMUNICATION YOUNG ADULT BALANCE STRONG PLEASED JOY LIFESTYLE FEMALES MARRIED SPOUSE HUSBANDS HEALTHINESS HOME LIFE COPY SPACE HALF-LENGTH LADIES PERSONS CARING MALES PARTNER TEMPTATION HAPPINESS BRIGHT WELLNESS CHEERFUL AFRICAN-AMERICANS AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND CAM001 BLACK ETHNICITY IN SMILES CONNECTION CONCEPTUAL JOYFUL STYLISH PERSONAL ATTACHMENT AFFECTION EMOTION WIVES YOUNG ADULT MAN YOUNG ADULT WOMAN OLD FASHIONED AFRICAN AMERICANS

Children together on the way to school. Integrated kindergartens and schools that African Americans and whites attend together are rare. Undated photo, probably from the 1950s. Stock Photo

RM2C39KM4–Children together on the way to school. Integrated kindergartens and schools that African Americans and whites attend together are rare. Undated photo, probably from the 1950s.

48 Hrs / 48 Hours Year: 1982 USA Director: Walter Hill Eddie Murphy Stock Photo

RM2T00YMT–48 Hrs / 48 Hours Year: 1982 USA Director: Walter Hill Eddie Murphy

1970s 1980s MATURE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COUPLE SITTING ON YELLOW LEATHER CHAIR DRINKING COFFEE HOLDING MAGAZINE WOOD PANELED ROOM - kf12714 PHT001 HARS YELLOW COLOR SENIORS OLD TIME NOSTALGIA OLD FASHION RETIRED 1 STYLE COMMUNICATION INFORMATION STRONG JOY LIFESTYLE SATISFACTION ELDER FEMALES STRIPED MARRIED SPOUSE HUSBANDS HOME LIFE COPY SPACE FRIENDSHIP HALF-LENGTH LADIES PERSONS CARING MALES STRIPES RETIREMENT SENIOR MAN SENIOR ADULT PARTNER SENIOR WOMAN RETIREE HAPPINESS OLDSTERS HIGH ANGLE OLDSTER LEISURE LIVING ROOM AFRICAN-AMERICANS AFRICAN-AMERICAN BLACK ETHNICITY BLOUSE PANELED ELDERS Stock Photo

RM2BF0NRT–1970s 1980s MATURE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COUPLE SITTING ON YELLOW LEATHER CHAIR DRINKING COFFEE HOLDING MAGAZINE WOOD PANELED ROOM - kf12714 PHT001 HARS YELLOW COLOR SENIORS OLD TIME NOSTALGIA OLD FASHION RETIRED 1 STYLE COMMUNICATION INFORMATION STRONG JOY LIFESTYLE SATISFACTION ELDER FEMALES STRIPED MARRIED SPOUSE HUSBANDS HOME LIFE COPY SPACE FRIENDSHIP HALF-LENGTH LADIES PERSONS CARING MALES STRIPES RETIREMENT SENIOR MAN SENIOR ADULT PARTNER SENIOR WOMAN RETIREE HAPPINESS OLDSTERS HIGH ANGLE OLDSTER LEISURE LIVING ROOM AFRICAN-AMERICANS AFRICAN-AMERICAN BLACK ETHNICITY BLOUSE PANELED ELDERS

John Edward Jacob, President of National Urban League, head and shoulders portrait, New York City, New York, USA, Bernard Gotfryd, 1982 Stock Photo

RM2XFHE67–John Edward Jacob, President of National Urban League, head and shoulders portrait, New York City, New York, USA, Bernard Gotfryd, 1982

Coney Island 1980s US. An African American man in plaid trousers, fashionable at the time, dancing in the street by himself. A crowd of onlookers watches his moves. Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York, USA 27th June 1981. Stock Photo

RM2WR834N–Coney Island 1980s US. An African American man in plaid trousers, fashionable at the time, dancing in the street by himself. A crowd of onlookers watches his moves. Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York, USA 27th June 1981.

RM2DG2F9M–New York 1985, Little African American boy playing baseball, swinging baseball bat, Battery park, lower Manhattan, New York City, NY, NYC, USA,

Sister Ollie Smith, a devout Christian woman kneels in prayer near the altar in an empty church in Brooklyn, New York in 1981. Stock Photo

RM2HWRR1A–Sister Ollie Smith, a devout Christian woman kneels in prayer near the altar in an empty church in Brooklyn, New York in 1981.

AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN PARK, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, USA, 1980s Stock Photo

RM2CW8X9F–AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN PARK, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, USA, 1980s

Coleman Young, Mayor of Detroit, Michigan (1974-1994). Photo dated 1980. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWADAB–Coleman Young, Mayor of Detroit, Michigan (1974-1994). Photo dated 1980. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection

Dizzy Gillespie, Jazz Trumpeter Stock Photo

RM2J7YX87–Dizzy Gillespie, Jazz Trumpeter

Tina Turner. American-born Swiss singer and actress, born november 26 1939. Pictured when performing in Stockholm Sweden in the 1980s. Stock Photo

RM2K3PP4B–Tina Turner. American-born Swiss singer and actress, born november 26 1939. Pictured when performing in Stockholm Sweden in the 1980s.

Evander Holyfield during a press conference in Atlanta in 1991 announcing his match against George Foreman. Holyfield is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2011. He reigned as the undisputed champion at cruiserweight in the late 1980s and at heavyweight in the early 1990s, and remains the only boxer in history to win the undisputed championship in two weight classes. Nicknamed 'The Real Deal', Holyfield is the only four-time world heavyweight champion, having held the unified WBA, WBC and IBF titles from 1990 to 1992. Stock Photo

RFR21J9W–Evander Holyfield during a press conference in Atlanta in 1991 announcing his match against George Foreman. Holyfield is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2011. He reigned as the undisputed champion at cruiserweight in the late 1980s and at heavyweight in the early 1990s, and remains the only boxer in history to win the undisputed championship in two weight classes. Nicknamed 'The Real Deal', Holyfield is the only four-time world heavyweight champion, having held the unified WBA, WBC and IBF titles from 1990 to 1992.

Actor LeVar Burton of Roots circa 1980s Stock Photo

RM2C5B1FH–Actor LeVar Burton of Roots circa 1980s

1984 American Express Card Ad - 'It's part of a lot of interesting lives.' Stock Photo

RM2X40YXJ–1984 American Express Card Ad - 'It's part of a lot of interesting lives.'

Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000), American poet, circa 1980. Stock Photo

RMC13DRR–Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000), American poet, circa 1980.

Admires climb scaffolding and occupy every other possible viewpoint to get a glimpse of Muhammad Ali as he pays a surprise visit to a 64-year old widow. Mrs. Chris KotuiskI in Leonard Road,Lozells. She has been a fan of his since he began boxing in 1961 but is now crippled with arthritis.9th August 1983 Stock Photo

RM2J0PBHC–Admires climb scaffolding and occupy every other possible viewpoint to get a glimpse of Muhammad Ali as he pays a surprise visit to a 64-year old widow. Mrs. Chris KotuiskI in Leonard Road,Lozells. She has been a fan of his since he began boxing in 1961 but is now crippled with arthritis.9th August 1983

[Portrait of a Youth]. Artist: Unknown (American). Dimensions: Image: 31.8 x 27.2 cm (12 1/2 x 10 11/16 in.). Date: 1850-60s. This highly unusual formal portrait of a young African-American boy with the studied composure of a visiting prince came to light in a Boston auction in the 1980s. As the spiritual center of the abolitionist movement, Boston is a likely source for this large salted paper print. The photographer presents his sitter as destined for prominence, an apt embodiment of the abolitionist cause. The carefully posed composition and the size of the picture suggest the work of one Stock Photo

RMPATGD4–[Portrait of a Youth]. Artist: Unknown (American). Dimensions: Image: 31.8 x 27.2 cm (12 1/2 x 10 11/16 in.). Date: 1850-60s. This highly unusual formal portrait of a young African-American boy with the studied composure of a visiting prince came to light in a Boston auction in the 1980s. As the spiritual center of the abolitionist movement, Boston is a likely source for this large salted paper print. The photographer presents his sitter as destined for prominence, an apt embodiment of the abolitionist cause. The carefully posed composition and the size of the picture suggest the work of one

Young African American Boy Coloring on white Background, USA Stock Photo

RM2DCDPT6–Young African American Boy Coloring on white Background, USA

1980s AFRICAN AMERICAN AND CAUCASIAN BOYS FRIENDS WORKING TOGETHER FIXING A BICYCLE Stock Photo

RMAAKPEJ–1980s AFRICAN AMERICAN AND CAUCASIAN BOYS FRIENDS WORKING TOGETHER FIXING A BICYCLE

American vocalist Bobby McFerrin at the Bracknell Jazz Festival, 1983. Artist: Denis Williams Stock Photo

RMHT0P1B–American vocalist Bobby McFerrin at the Bracknell Jazz Festival, 1983. Artist: Denis Williams

Carbon Copy Year : 1981 USA / UK Director : Michael Schultz George Segal, Denzel Washington Stock Photo

RM2WB4AW0–Carbon Copy Year : 1981 USA / UK Director : Michael Schultz George Segal, Denzel Washington

1970s 1980s ANIMATED SMILING COMPETING AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILY MOTHER FATHER DAUGHTER PLAYING MONOPOLY BOARD GAME TOGETHER - kj8848 PHT001 HARS 3 DAD MOM CLOTHING INDOORS FACES NOSTALGIC PAIR SUBURBAN URBAN COLOR MOTHERS EXPRESSION OLD TIME NOSTALGIA OLD FASHION 1 SILLY JUVENILE FACIAL STYLE COMMUNICATION COMIC COMPETITION STRONG PLEASED FAMILIES JOY LIFESTYLE FEMALES MARRIED SPOUSE HUSBANDS HOME LIFE COPY SPACE FRIENDSHIP HALF-LENGTH LADIES DAUGHTERS PERSONS AFRO CARING MALES RISK ENTERTAINMENT EXPRESSIONS FATHERS PARTNER GOALS HUMOROUS HAPPINESS CHEERFUL HIGH ANGLE LEISURE AFRICAN-AMERICANS Stock Photo

RM2BF0P3D–1970s 1980s ANIMATED SMILING COMPETING AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILY MOTHER FATHER DAUGHTER PLAYING MONOPOLY BOARD GAME TOGETHER - kj8848 PHT001 HARS 3 DAD MOM CLOTHING INDOORS FACES NOSTALGIC PAIR SUBURBAN URBAN COLOR MOTHERS EXPRESSION OLD TIME NOSTALGIA OLD FASHION 1 SILLY JUVENILE FACIAL STYLE COMMUNICATION COMIC COMPETITION STRONG PLEASED FAMILIES JOY LIFESTYLE FEMALES MARRIED SPOUSE HUSBANDS HOME LIFE COPY SPACE FRIENDSHIP HALF-LENGTH LADIES DAUGHTERS PERSONS AFRO CARING MALES RISK ENTERTAINMENT EXPRESSIONS FATHERS PARTNER GOALS HUMOROUS HAPPINESS CHEERFUL HIGH ANGLE LEISURE AFRICAN-AMERICANS

Suzzanne Douglas, Publicity Portrait for the Film, 'Tap', Tri-Star Pictures, 1988 Stock Photo

RMW819JE–Suzzanne Douglas, Publicity Portrait for the Film, 'Tap', Tri-Star Pictures, 1988

Coney Island 1980s. Young African American woman standing up on her bike. 1981 Brooklyn, New York City US USA HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RMAF7BJK–Coney Island 1980s. Young African American woman standing up on her bike. 1981 Brooklyn, New York City US USA HOMER SYKES

RM2DG2F1Y–New York 1985, Little African American boy playing baseball, swinging baseball bat, Battery park, lower Manhattan, New York City, NY, NYC, USA,

Posed portrait of Free Jazz violinist Billy Bang on the roof of an apartment house in the East Village, Manhattan, New York City. 1983. Stock Photo

RM2T0JRNN–Posed portrait of Free Jazz violinist Billy Bang on the roof of an apartment house in the East Village, Manhattan, New York City. 1983.

AFRICAN AMERICAN WASHING CAR IN DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, USA, 1980s Stock Photo

RM2CW8RBK–AFRICAN AMERICAN WASHING CAR IN DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, USA, 1980s

Ray Charles, ca. 1980. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWANYJ–Ray Charles, ca. 1980. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection

RM2J7YX2T–B.B. King, 1984

RM2K3PP63–Tina Turner. American-born Swiss singer and actress, born november 26 1939. Pictured when performing in Stockholm Sweden in the 1980s.

RFR21J7R–Evander Holyfield during a press conference in Atlanta in 1991 announcing his match against George Foreman. Holyfield is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2011. He reigned as the undisputed champion at cruiserweight in the late 1980s and at heavyweight in the early 1990s, and remains the only boxer in history to win the undisputed championship in two weight classes. Nicknamed 'The Real Deal', Holyfield is the only four-time world heavyweight champion, having held the unified WBA, WBC and IBF titles from 1990 to 1992.

John Mack, President of the Los Angeles Urban League circa 1980s. Stock Photo

RM2DBMX9N–John Mack, President of the Los Angeles Urban League circa 1980s.

Do the Right Thing (1989) directed by Spike Lee and starring Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes into violence. Photograph of an original 1989 US one sheet poster. ***EDITORIAL USE ONLY*** Credit: BFA / Universal Pictures Stock Photo

RM2WPEDJD–Do the Right Thing (1989) directed by Spike Lee and starring Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes into violence. Photograph of an original 1989 US one sheet poster. ***EDITORIAL USE ONLY*** Credit: BFA / Universal Pictures

Herbie Hancock and friend at MTV Video Music Awards, the Palladium, NY, Sept. 5, 1986, Photo: Karen Petersen/Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMBTKDKR–Herbie Hancock and friend at MTV Video Music Awards, the Palladium, NY, Sept. 5, 1986, Photo: Karen Petersen/Everett Collection

RM2J0NR72–Admires climb scaffolding and occupy every other possible viewpoint to get a glimpse of Muhammad Ali as he pays a surprise visit to a 64-year old widow. Mrs. Chris KotuiskI in Leonard Road,Lozells. She has been a fan of his since he began boxing in 1961 but is now crippled with arthritis.9th August 1983

Austin, TX: 1980s. Preschool black boy using early Apple computer at daycare center. © Bob Daemmrich Stock Photo

RM2AW5N4C–Austin, TX: 1980s. Preschool black boy using early Apple computer at daycare center. © Bob Daemmrich

1980s Business Office with Manager , USA Stock Photo

RM2D7WFH2–1980s Business Office with Manager , USA

Stevie Wonder performs at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 1986 Stock Photo

RF2C2H6J2–Stevie Wonder performs at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 1986

American drummer Billy Higgins at the Bracknell Jazz Festival, Berkshire, 1983. Artist: Denis Williams Stock Photo

RMHT0P15–American drummer Billy Higgins at the Bracknell Jazz Festival, Berkshire, 1983. Artist: Denis Williams

A Soldier's Story Year : 1984 USA Director : Norman Jewison Howard Rollins Stock Photo

RM2WB4B12–A Soldier's Story Year : 1984 USA Director : Norman Jewison Howard Rollins

1980s PORTRAIT OF SMILING AFRICAN-AMERICAN GIRL WEARING PURPLE SWEATER LOOKING AT CAMERA - kj11306 TRA001 HARS SATISFACTION FEMALES STUDIO SHOT HEALTHINESS COPY SPACE PEOPLE CHILDREN THOUGHTFUL CONFIDENCE AMERICANS EYE CONTACT DREAMS PRETTY HAPPINESS HEAD AND SHOULDERS CHEERFUL AFRICAN-AMERICANS AFRICAN-AMERICAN ETHNIC DIVERSITY AFRO-AMERICAN PRIDE AFRO-AMERICANS PONYTAIL SMILES BLACKS CLOSE-UP JOYFUL SINCERE FOCUSED GROWTH HAIR RIBBON JUVENILES PRE-TEEN PRE-TEEN GIRL EARNEST OLD FASHIONED AFRICAN AMERICANS Stock Photo

RM2E2MTFY–1980s PORTRAIT OF SMILING AFRICAN-AMERICAN GIRL WEARING PURPLE SWEATER LOOKING AT CAMERA - kj11306 TRA001 HARS SATISFACTION FEMALES STUDIO SHOT HEALTHINESS COPY SPACE PEOPLE CHILDREN THOUGHTFUL CONFIDENCE AMERICANS EYE CONTACT DREAMS PRETTY HAPPINESS HEAD AND SHOULDERS CHEERFUL AFRICAN-AMERICANS AFRICAN-AMERICAN ETHNIC DIVERSITY AFRO-AMERICAN PRIDE AFRO-AMERICANS PONYTAIL SMILES BLACKS CLOSE-UP JOYFUL SINCERE FOCUSED GROWTH HAIR RIBBON JUVENILES PRE-TEEN PRE-TEEN GIRL EARNEST OLD FASHIONED AFRICAN AMERICANS

Mary Jackson, NASA’s first African-American female engineer, seated portrait, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, USA, Bob Nye for NASA, 1980 Stock Photo

RM2WBBMNM–Mary Jackson, NASA’s first African-American female engineer, seated portrait, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, USA, Bob Nye for NASA, 1980

Dorothy Cagle the wife of Overseer Jesse C Cagle, who was a retired Bishop in the Church of God of Prophecy based in the USA at the Church of God of Prophecy annual convention in the Brighton National Convention. The Church of God of Prophecy band. Brighton, East Sussex, England circa 1985 1980s. UK HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RM2XF54EB–Dorothy Cagle the wife of Overseer Jesse C Cagle, who was a retired Bishop in the Church of God of Prophecy based in the USA at the Church of God of Prophecy annual convention in the Brighton National Convention. The Church of God of Prophecy band. Brighton, East Sussex, England circa 1985 1980s. UK HOMER SYKES

William P. Gottlieb - Al Grey - African-American trombonist with his trombone - 1980's Stock Photo

RF2M30KDP–William P. Gottlieb - Al Grey - African-American trombonist with his trombone - 1980's

RM2T0JRNB–Posed portrait of Free Jazz violinist Billy Bang on the roof of an apartment house in the East Village, Manhattan, New York City. 1983.

AFRICAN AMERICAN IN RICHMOND SUBURBS, INDIANA, USA, 1970s Stock Photo

RM2CCA537–AFRICAN AMERICAN IN RICHMOND SUBURBS, INDIANA, USA, 1970s

Ray Charles, with conductor/composer John Williams rehearsing for Charles' apperance with the Boston Pops ca. 1980. Courtesy: Stock Photo

RMCWANYG–Ray Charles, with conductor/composer John Williams rehearsing for Charles' apperance with the Boston Pops ca. 1980. Courtesy:

RM2J7YX3J–B.B. King in 1984

RM2K3PP75–Tina Turner. American-born Swiss singer and actress, born november 26 1939. Pictured when performing in Stockholm Sweden in the 1980s.

RFR21J72–Evander Holyfield during a press conference in Atlanta in 1991 announcing his match against George Foreman. Holyfield is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2011. He reigned as the undisputed champion at cruiserweight in the late 1980s and at heavyweight in the early 1990s, and remains the only boxer in history to win the undisputed championship in two weight classes. Nicknamed 'The Real Deal', Holyfield is the only four-time world heavyweight champion, having held the unified WBA, WBC and IBF titles from 1990 to 1992.

Young African American man painting a mural in Los Angeles, CA Stock Photo

RM2BKKARM–Young African American man painting a mural in Los Angeles, CA

Deborah Lacey, amerikanische Schauspielerin, 1989, sie spielt eine Rolle im Peter F. Bringmann Action-Film: African Timber. Deborah Lacey, American actress, 1989, she plays a role in the Peter F. Bringmann action film: African Timber. Stock Photo

RM2HN9NXC–Deborah Lacey, amerikanische Schauspielerin, 1989, sie spielt eine Rolle im Peter F. Bringmann Action-Film: African Timber. Deborah Lacey, American actress, 1989, she plays a role in the Peter F. Bringmann action film: African Timber.

Toni Morrison, prominent African American author, and Nobel Prize winner, circa 1980s. CSU Archives/Courtesy Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMBTJWCY–Toni Morrison, prominent African American author, and Nobel Prize winner, circa 1980s. CSU Archives/Courtesy Everett Collection

NBA superstar Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls during game action in the 1980s. Stock Photo

RM2K463YN–NBA superstar Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls during game action in the 1980s.

1984 Beverly Hills Cop movie poster, Directed byMartin Brest, Starring Eddie Murphy Stock Photo

RM2X412NB–1984 Beverly Hills Cop movie poster, Directed byMartin Brest, Starring Eddie Murphy

Mixed race couple enjoys cooking in a luxury upscale kitchen, USA 1980s Stock Photo

RM2D9TNEP–Mixed race couple enjoys cooking in a luxury upscale kitchen, USA 1980s

African American minister,black man with bible Stock Photo

RMD1Y8H9–African American minister,black man with bible

Kenny Burrell, American jazz guitarist, Dominion, London, 1985. Artist: Brian O'Connor. Stock Photo

RMHT0P4D–Kenny Burrell, American jazz guitarist, Dominion, London, 1985. Artist: Brian O'Connor.

A Soldier's Story Year : 1984 USA Director : Norman Jewison Denzel Washington Stock Photo

RM2WB4B1Y–A Soldier's Story Year : 1984 USA Director : Norman Jewison Denzel Washington

1970s 1980s HOMELESS PERSON BUNDLED IN WINTER COAT & HAT SITTING ON MILK CRATE AGAINST BRICK WALL WITH HEAD BOWED DOWN Stock Photo

RMAAMW6H–1970s 1980s HOMELESS PERSON BUNDLED IN WINTER COAT & HAT SITTING ON MILK CRATE AGAINST BRICK WALL WITH HEAD BOWED DOWN

Shirley Horn, American Jazz Singer and Pianist, Portrait, circa early 1990's Stock Photo

RME4C7Y3–Shirley Horn, American Jazz Singer and Pianist, Portrait, circa early 1990's

Gay men 1980s USA watch the gay pride parade Manhattan New York city USA 1981. HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RMAFRWD7–Gay men 1980s USA watch the gay pride parade Manhattan New York city USA 1981. HOMER SYKES

NATIVE SON, U.S. poster, Victor Love, 1986, © Cinecom/courtesy Everett Collection Stock Photo

The late Randy Weston performing at an outdoor concert in New York City in the early 1980s. The pianist composer was very influenced by African music and rhythms. Stock Photo

RM2KG2JK5–The late Randy Weston performing at an outdoor concert in New York City in the early 1980s. The pianist composer was very influenced by African music and rhythms.

DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, USA, 1980s Stock Photo

RM2CW8PM0–DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, USA, 1980s

American soul singer Curtis Mayfield, c. 1980.. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWADAH–American soul singer Curtis Mayfield, c. 1980.. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection

RM2J7YXH2–Coretta Scott King

RM2K3PP6T–Tina Turner. American-born Swiss singer and actress, born november 26 1939. Pictured when performing in Stockholm Sweden in the 1980s.

RFR21J8F–Evander Holyfield during a press conference in Atlanta in 1991 announcing his match against George Foreman. Holyfield is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2011. He reigned as the undisputed champion at cruiserweight in the late 1980s and at heavyweight in the early 1990s, and remains the only boxer in history to win the undisputed championship in two weight classes. Nicknamed 'The Real Deal', Holyfield is the only four-time world heavyweight champion, having held the unified WBA, WBC and IBF titles from 1990 to 1992.

Kool and the Gang at the Greek Theater circa 1980s Stock Photo

RM2C6859G–Kool and the Gang at the Greek Theater circa 1980s

6217 Reverend Jesse Jackson campaigns for President of the United States of America Stock Photo

RMA6DFM3–6217 Reverend Jesse Jackson campaigns for President of the United States of America

Ella Josephine Baker (1903-1986), was lifelong African American civil rights activist from the 1930s until her death in the 1980s. Ca. 1944. Stock Photo

RMBTKGXP–Ella Josephine Baker (1903-1986), was lifelong African American civil rights activist from the 1930s until her death in the 1980s. Ca. 1944.

NBA superstar Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls is shown during game action in the 1980s. Stock Photo

RM2K463Y6–NBA superstar Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls is shown during game action in the 1980s.

1982 McDonald's Print Ad - 'You deserve a break today.' Stock Photo

RM2X414JD–1982 McDonald's Print Ad - 'You deserve a break today.'

An African American male handler, kneeling, wearing a white lab shirt. He is holding a fox hound ca. 1980 Stock Photo

RM2HP735N–An African American male handler, kneeling, wearing a white lab shirt. He is holding a fox hound ca. 1980

RMD1Y8HD–African American minister,black man with bible

RMHT0P19–American vocalist Bobby McFerrin at the Bracknell Jazz Festival, 1983. Artist: Denis Williams

Handsome African American man holding two vinyl records against an orange background. Stock Photo

RF2XCH6R5–Handsome African American man holding two vinyl records against an orange background.

1980s TWO AFRICAN AMERICAN BOYS SMILING WHILE EMBRACING SHOULDER TO SHOULDER ONE BOY HAS CAP ON BACKWARDS OUTSIDE Stock Photo

RMAAM33X–1980s TWO AFRICAN AMERICAN BOYS SMILING WHILE EMBRACING SHOULDER TO SHOULDER ONE BOY HAS CAP ON BACKWARDS OUTSIDE

Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights, head and shoulders portrait, NASA Langley Research Center, Bob Nye for NASA, 1980 Stock Photo

RM2WBBMNR–Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights, head and shoulders portrait, NASA Langley Research Center, Bob Nye for NASA, 1980

Retro Harley Davidson motorbike 1980s. Coney Island a man on his customised motor bike 1981 Brooklyn, New York City US USA HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RM2WR8378–Retro Harley Davidson motorbike 1980s. Coney Island a man on his customised motor bike 1981 Brooklyn, New York City US USA HOMER SYKES

SIGN 'O' THE TIMES, US poster, Prince, 1987, ©Cineplex-Odeon Films/courtesy Everett Collection Stock Photo

Tenor Saxophonist Clifford Jordan performs at an outdoor concert at the Brooklyn Museum In New York City. From the early 1980s. Stock Photo

RM2JEK7PT–Tenor Saxophonist Clifford Jordan performs at an outdoor concert at the Brooklyn Museum In New York City. From the early 1980s.

African american the 1980s Stock Photos and Images

African american the 1980s Stock Photos and Images

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