In celebration of Black History Month, the “Forgotten Images” exhibit will be on display Saturday, February 7 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, February 8 from 1pm to 4pm at the St. Mark Baptist Church Worship Center, 1703 Lemon Avenue. The exhibit is sponsored by the St. Mark Baptist Church, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.-Long Beach Alumnae Chapter, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)— Long Beach Branch, and The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW).
“Forgotten Images” celebrates the achievements of African-Americans and tells tales about slavery, racism, and bigotry. Sharing parts of American history that should not to be forgotten, the exhibit strives to educate youth and serves as a reminder to us all of a painstaking era of our history.
“Forgotten Images,” a traveling museum featuring the private art collection of Sharon and David McLucas, houses artwork and memorabilia from 1880 to present and provides schools, churches and community events an opportunity to share the history of African-Americans with their students, congregations, and community members. All of the items in the exhibit are original pieces.
The extensive collection features 11 African-American theme areas that include: Artwork, Dolls, Theater, Literature, Sports Memorabilia, and The Civil Right Era. The Minstrel Show features an actual make-up kit that was sold and marketed to actors performing in black face during the ’30s and ’40s. The Coon Chicken Era focuses on an actual food chain in the Midwest during the 1950s and 1960s. The section houses actual menus, plates, toys, and give-a-ways used by the Coon Chicken Restaurants.
