Untitled (Tynes Street Baptist Church groundbreaking) 1941

Editor: This photograph by Hamblin Studio, titled "Untitled (Tynes Street Baptist Church Groundbreaking)," shows a large gathering in front of a church. The inverted tones give it an eerie feel. What strikes you about this image? Curator: The inverted image reveals a community's hopeful beginning. How does it intersect with the history of Black churches as crucial spaces for social justice and community organizing? Editor: I hadn't considered that aspect. The church as a symbol of resilience... Curator: Exactly. And the groundbreaking itself, a literal foundation. What narratives of resistance and empowerment do you think this image might evoke? Editor: It makes me think about the power of collective action and faith. Curator: A powerful reminder that even in inversion, hope takes root.