The late 19th century American South was marked by inequality; Jim - TopicsExpress



          

The late 19th century American South was marked by inequality; Jim Crow was the law of the land and racial segregation was both a social norm and a legal requirement. But some artists and thinkers, like Durham-based photographer Hugh Mangum, worked to defy that norm. He took portrait photos of everyone—black, white, rich and poor—and he portrayed all of them with dignity. These images are now on display at the Durham History Hub and The State of Things on WUNC talks with the exhibit’s curator (audio available later on Wednesday):
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 16:48:38 +0000

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