Emerging Man, Harlem, NYgelatin silver print Carnegie Museum of Art, William Talbott Hillman Fund for Photography, 2016.16
A spokesperson says---
“...exhibition brings together the work of more than 60 photographers working across the United States between 1945 and the mid-1980s. Featuring over 250 photographs, the exhibition highlights the groundbreaking role of Black photojournalists in documenting both pivotal historical events in addition to the everyday lives of Black Americans…
...From the rise of Black-owned media following World War II to the civil rights movement and beyond, these images showcase the vital contributions of Black photojournalists in shaping how people saw themselves and their communities. Their photographs not only documented moments of social change but also captured the vibrancy of daily life, offering a fuller and more nuanced portrayal of Black experiences in America. Together, these works underscore how photojournalism served as both a record of history and a tool for empowerment..."
America Seen Through Stars and Stripes, New York City, NYgelatin silver print Carnegie Museum of Art, Margaret M. Vance Fund, 2017.19.5
A Pittsburgh Courier press operator, possibly William Brown, printing newspapers, possibly for a Midwestern editioninkjet print Carnegie Museum of Art, Heinz Family Fund, 2001.35.3136
