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Episodes

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  Through Eyes of Blackness

  In 1973, four African American photographers and friends created their own gallery presentation at the Southside Community Arts
  Center called Through Eyes of Blackness. What was unique about them is they were Black men who all worked for Chicago’s mainstream newspapers. Fifty years later, one of the photographers, Howard Simmons tells us about the men, the photography, the era and the exhibit.

  Sep 15 - 41 min 49 sec

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  Obsidian and the UKBFTOG

  The Obsidian Collection goes across the pond to work with a group of Black female photographers in London, UK. This conversation
  is with the founder of this group with a membership of over 400 Black women and their joining the Obsidian Collection Archives. To Learn MoreVisit: https://ukbftog.com/

  Oct 2022 - 26 min 36 sec

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  "The 1972 Black National Convention"

  On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, the riots of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois and the
  assassinations of too many Black leaders, the Black community decided it was important to come together and create their OWN platform for Black people in America. Over 10,000 Black people met in Gary, Indiana. The rest is history.

  Jul 2022 - 35 min 40 sec

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  Martin Luther King Comes to Chicago!

  In 1966, MLK was invited to Chicago by the local Black Clergy to support their efforts for improved housing and better living
  conditions. The challenges were many but so were the rewards. Hermene Hartman owns some rare images of this event. They were taken by famed photographer, John Tweetle. The stories told surrounding the visit are riveting.

  Jun 2022 - 32 min 35 sec