Events

Once Upon A Time, Saving African-American Images

            The collection exhibited at the Slought Gallery contains over five hundred photographs of African-American men women and children on the walls as well as slide presentations of hundreds more. All the photographs feature African-American men women and children in their Sunday best clothing.                The Slought Gallery exhibit is unique and special because the pictures were taken during a time when African-Americans were either ignored or denigrated, when images of Blacks taken by whites were almost always unflattering and demeaning. Hy John and Bessie McLamb's photographs are the polar opposites of that. They depict Black people at their best in their finery presenting them in a positive light.

            The exhibit will be at the Slought Gallery until January 31. For gallery hours or additional information call (215) 701-4627.