Juneteenth 736

The image depicts a woman standing in front of a historical photograph of a classroom from 1926, with the words “Harlem School First Grade” displayed on a plaque beside it. She's wearing a white t-shirt featuring a Juneteenth celebration design, accessorized with a turquoise necklace, and has a supportive sleeve on her arm. Her expression appears contemplative or engaged, as she looks beyond the camera towards something in the distance. The room has brick walls with a metal mesh window, kind of suggesting a blend of history and current reflection. Another woman, slightly blurred in the foreground, adds depth to the scene, providing a context of a shared communal or educational event.

The image depicts a woman standing in front of a historical photograph of a classroom from 1926, with the words “Harlem School First Grade” displayed on a plaque beside it. She's wearing a white t-shirt featuring a Juneteenth celebration design, accessorized with a turquoise necklace, and has a supportive sleeve on her arm. Her expression appears contemplative or engaged, as she looks beyond the camera towards something in the distance. The room has brick walls with a metal mesh window, kind of suggesting a blend of history and current reflection. Another woman, slightly blurred in the foreground, adds depth to the scene, providing a context of a shared communal or educational event.

Name/Title

Juneteenth 736

Entry/Object ID

Q2024.12.736

Description

Juneteenth celebrations in 2024

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Digital

Made/Created

Artist

LaTonya Williams

Date made

Jun 2024 - Jun 2024