The Schenectady County Human Rights Commission (SCHRC) will host An Artist Perspective: Defying a Broken System, a powerful civil rights photo series capturing the struggle for justice through historic imagery in celebration of Black History Month during Art Night Schenectady.
As part of the exhibit, visitors can experience original photos from the Broken Concrete series by Latasha “Freedom” McBride, SCHRC’s first featured artist, whose work explores healing, self-love, and social change. Selected pieces from the Commission’s Crucial Community Conversation: Hispanic Heritage series will also be on display and are available for online viewing, celebrating the deep ties between art and human rights.
“The Schenectady County Human Rights Commission is proud to host An Artist Perspective: Defying a Broken System, a compelling civil rights photo series that captures the fight for justice through powerful historical imagery in honor of Black History Month,” said Arthur Butler, Executive Director of the Schenectady County Human Rights Commission. “We invite everyone in the community to join us for this impactful exhibit during Art Night Schenectady. Art and human rights are deeply connected, and this exhibit is a powerful way to spark important conversations and reflection in our community.”
Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: 5:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Schenectady County Office Building, first floor lobby and second floor
The Schenectady County Human Rights Commission was established in 1965 to foster mutual respect and enhance understanding among all racial, religious and ethnic groups in Schenectady County, and to assist individuals in securing their legal rights.