Opportunity
- Size: 24 x 36 inches, unframed motivational poster
- Edition: Open edition poster by Motivational Product Depot, founded by William Armstead
- Featured History: A segregated classroom from 1945, nearly a decade before Brown v. Board of Education
- The Message: Opportunity, paired with an inspirational message that teaches and motivates
- Gift Idea: A great fit for classrooms, school offices, tutoring centers, and graduation gifts
Opportunity does not always knock. Sometimes you have to build the door. The children in this classroom learned with secondhand books in underfunded schools, and their teachers still turned out leaders. Look past the barriers in front of you. Believe in your ideas and your abilities, and you will find opportunity where other people see a wall.
About This Poster
This Opportunity motivational poster features a vintage photograph of a segregated classroom from 1945, paired with a message about seeing past traditional barriers. The open edition poster is printed on paper and ready for framing or display as is.
The message printed on the poster reads:
Being able to see past traditional barriers and having an intense belief in your ideas and abilities will help you take advantage of any opportunity.
The History Behind the Image
Under the 1896 Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson, segregation was legal under the doctrine of "separate but equal." In practice, schools for Black children received far less funding, poorer buildings, and fewer materials, and dedicated Black teachers and communities often kept them running with very little. On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal, opening a new era for the generation that followed students like these.
About the Founder
William Armstead founded the company now known as Motivational Product Depot, formerly D'azi Productions, with a simple idea: put the most thought-provoking motivational messages beside the people, places, and events that shaped African American history. The result is a line of posters that teaches and encourages at the same time.
| Edition | Open Edition |
| Framed | Unframed |
| Height | 36 inches |
| Length | 24 inches |
| Medium | Poster |
| Signed | Unsigned |
| SKU | 1140 |
William Armstead
William Armstead is the founder of Motivational Product Depot, the company formerly known as D'azi Productions. His motivational posters pair thought-provoking messages with the historical people, places, and events that shaped African American culture. The collection includes historical tributes, the When I Graduate career series, and framed sets made for homes, schools, churches, and offices. Each piece is designed to motivate African Americans and to help people of every background learn about the African American experience.Most in stock items ship in 0 to 5 business depending upon the shipping method selected during checkout. Large framed artwork requires an additional 1 to 5 days of processing time to allow for framing. All orders over $250 ship signature required. Pre-Orders, identified by a “Reserve Now” checkout button, can take 3 to 14 business days to process and ship. If there is an issue with your order we will notify you with 1 to 2 business days. For additional information please visit our: Shipping Policy
