Black Photojournalism shines a light on the groundbreaking work of more than 60 photographers working across the United States in the world-changing decades between 1945 and the mid-1980s. Featuring over 250 photographs, the exhibition highlights the essential role of Black photojournalists in documenting both pivotal historical events as well as the richness of everyday life, offering a fuller and more nuanced portrayal of Black experiences in America.
Organized by Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, this expansive exhibition highlights photographs from their holdings of the Charles “Teenie” Harris Archive and is drawn from archives and collections across the country. The works on view reveal the creativity, resilience, and impact of Black-owned media outlets such as the Afro American News, Atlanta Daily World, Chicago Defender, Ebony, and Pittsburgh Courier. Together, these images showcase photojournalism as both a record of history and a tool of empowerment, underscoring its lasting influence on how stories are told and remembered.
