Black History and Photographic Memories: Illustrated Lecture/Discussion with Regennia N. Williams, PhD

This program will focus on the social and cultural history of Black Americans as reflected in the book-length publications of such well-known photographers as James Van Der Zee, Gordon Parks and Deborah Willis while also considering more recent works that are included in "History in Their Hands: Black Photographers in Cleveland, Ohio, 1968 - Present," the inaugural exhibition for the African American History Gallery at the Western Reserve Historical Society that will be on view through August 2025. Free to attend. Call 216-831-6868 to register.