Store Front Churches, Buffalo 1958 - 1961

"Store Front Churches, Buffalo" is a black and white photograph taken between 1958 and 1961 by Milton Rogovin. The photograph captures a woman in a storefront church, seated and singing with her arms raised in the air. The photograph exemplifies Rogovin's signature style of social documentary photography, focusing on everyday life in Buffalo, New York. It captures a moment of religious devotion and community within a humble setting, offering a glimpse into the lives of African Americans in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The image is a poignant reminder of the power of faith and the strength of community in the face of hardship.