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New exhibit at IAAM showcases historic photographs of enslaved individuals
The International African American Museum features an exhibit honoring seven enslaved people.
Photo: Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The International African American Museum (IAAM) has opened a new exhibit titled 'They Lived', which showcases historic photographs of seven enslaved individuals from South Carolina. This exhibit marks the return of these images over 175 years after they were originally taken.
The photographs honor the lives and legacies of Alfred, Delia, Drana, and others, providing insight into their experiences during the 1800s.
Sources
- WCBD Count on 2: Historic photographs of seven enslaved people return to South Carolina in new IAAM exhibit
- ABC News 4 WCIV: 'They Lived' exhibit highlights the lives of seven enslaved people in 1800s photographs
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