Initially inspired by bell hooks’ In Our Glory: Photography & Black Life, this exhibition demonstrates the abilities of Black photographers across the diaspora who use the camera to control their narratives.
Heaven Peoples
Queens, NY
City College of New York
“We are the heart and soul of every moment, even the silent ones, every day that inspire others in our presence.”
Jaylen Salvatto
Brooklyn, NY
City College of New York
“The photos in this exhibition highlight one of our most powerful and poetic expressions of identity - our hair. More than just a style, Black hair is a statement of history, resistance, beauty, and self-love.”
Jody-Ann Thomas
Bronx, NY
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
“This is not a single narrative. It is a combination of narratives. It is a celebration to Black culture.”
Savannah Smith
Manhattan, NY
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
“At its heart, my work is about liberation: the freedom to explore, to express, and to exist without limitations. These photographs honor what it means to become, showcasing the joy, strength, and spirit that define the Black Experience.”