Many of these posters are the only surviving proof of certain shows, with no recordings of plays, and certain films, having been lost over time. They offer a history of Black Americans trying to counter harmful stereotypes and provide vital and humanizing contributions to a growing Black culture.
It started as the only punk rock club in town, and for two to three years, it was the only place you could go, which was good because you'd see everyone you knew. The arrangement was practical and symbiotic: the restaurant profited from the punk crowds while the venue provided a crucial gathering space for the emerging underground music scene.