Being well dressed for Black people was never just about fashion, or simply an opportunity to dress up. It was also about the crafting of one’s identity, about the political, the power of everyday beauty, and minor and major acts of resistance. In short, it was a way of life. This informal presentation will highlight the historical, social, and cultural significance of style for Black people by exploring the rich tradition that many understand today as Black Dandyism.
Followed by
with Panelists
LaCharles Ward, Ph.D.
Supervisory Museum Curator of Photography and Film