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The under-told story of African-American History in the American Southwest will be highlighted in a new exhibit opening in the Social Hall on Sunday, January 8.
Created by local historian (and friend of the church) Sherri Burr, the exhibit covers 400 years of African-American history in the United States. The original exhibit, held at the African-American Pavilion of the Expo Center in 2019, displayed images and text that provided an eye-opening and comprehensive view of African-American history since 1619, when the governor of Virginia exchanged supplies for captive Africans aboard an English privateer ship.
Ms. Burr’s updated exhibit will include seldom-seen images and little-known information about African-American history in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the greater Southwest. This new focus presents a rare opportunity to learn about African-American history in our own city and state.
A mercado including art, photos, and a book written by Ms. Burr will be held with the exhibit. Refreshments will be served. Ms. Burr will also deliver a pulpit editorial during worship, and local jazz pianist Lydia Clark and vocalist Lowell Burton will perform African-American music.