“We Are Here” Exhibition: Celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring art exhibit exploring the untold stories of displaced African American communities in Los Angeles. Featuring powerful artwork, personal narratives, and opportunities to connect, this free exhibition amplifies voices and preserves cultural heritage.
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We Are Here Exhibition
Untold Stories of Displaced African American Communities in Los Angeles
February 2025 | Los Angeles
Black in Mayberry invites you to We Are Here, an immersive exhibition that delves into the historical and ongoing displacement of African American communities in Los Angeles. This event honors the stories of resilience, creativity, and survival from families and communities uprooted throughout history. This exhibition brings to light the stories of resilience, creativity, and survival from families and communities uprooted throughout history and celebrates the enduring spirit of these communities.
Held in honor of Black History Month, We Are Here invites you to reflect, learn, and connect with the past to inspire a better future. Set within the broader historical context of the displacement of African people, from the transatlantic slave trade to the injustices faced today, We Are Here seeks to educate, inspire, and foster change.
About the Exhibition
The African American experience in Los Angeles has been shaped by triumph and tragedy, including the displacement of entire communities due to gentrification, urban development, and systemic racism. From vibrant neighborhoods like Central Avenue to the unjust loss of Bruce’s Beach, this exhibition amplifies voices silenced by history.
Through powerful artwork, personal stories, and multimedia installations, We Are Here honors the legacies of those who lived, thrived, and were displaced. It also serves as a call to action to preserve the cultural heritage and fight for equity in our cities.
Visitors can expect:
• Fine Art: Paintings, sculptures, and installations created by African American artists that explore themes of resilience, displacement, and freedom.
• Performing Arts: Dance, spoken word, and live music performances that bring stories to life in a deeply moving way.
• Interactive Workshops: Hands-on activities to connect with the exhibition’s themes on a personal level.
• Shared Stories: Accounts from displaced families and communities, shared through video, audio, and live storytelling sessions.
• Panel Discussions: Conversations with artists, historians, and social justice leaders on the historical and modern implications of displacement.
Get Involved
We invite you to play an essential role in this meaningful exhibition.
Visual Artists
Are you an artist whose work explores themes of displacement, freedom, or resilience? Submit your art for consideration and contribute to this impactful showcase.
Performing Artists
If you would like to contribute to this exhibition with a performance that represents displacement or the continue search for belonging across the diaspora please submit your idea.
Teaching Artists
Do you have a workshop or art based program that could contribute to the education and understanding of displacement for the African American community? Please join us in making this exhibition impactful.
Share Your Story
Do you have a personal or family story about displacement? Add your voice to the exhibition through audio, photo, or video submissions.
Partners
We welcome partnerships with nonprofits, social justice organizations, and community groups to make this exhibition deeply meaningful. Partners can assist by providing resources, stories, artwork, creative space for storytelling, or panel discussion support. Please send us a message to let us know how you could like to partner for this exhibit.
Sponsors
Your financial support is crucial to keeping this exhibition free and accessible to the public. Sponsorships will help cover the costs of the venue, materials, and programming. Join us in amplifying these critical stories and supporting our community. Click the link below to send us a message and one of our team members will contact you.
Why This Exhibition Matters
The displacement of Black communities is not just a story of the past; it is a continuing reality. By exploring the historical and modern context of displacement, We Are Here challenges visitors to reflect on systemic injustices and join the fight for equity and inclusion.
At Black in Mayberry, we believe that storytelling through art has the power to preserve history, inspire change, and promote healing. This exhibition is not just an event—it’s a movement to ensure that these stories are never forgotten.
Event Details
• Dates: February 2025
• Location: TBA
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We Are Here. We always have been. And our stories will never be forgotten.
Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and create a better future together.
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