Since the beginning of February, a photo gallery exhibit entitled “From Whence We Came” has been on display on the third floor of the Student Center in an effort to remember but also to inform.
Bob Crowder, the producer of the exhibition, is very proud of his creation.
“It meant a lot to me because I’ve always wanted to do something to give back,” Crowder said. “I think that it is a good representation [of black history] because it’s all factual. It’s not everything, but it’s appropriate and very informative.”
Crowder said he felt the exhibit allowed students to read and see a part of black history, but that it also challenged them
to be more creative and better in the future.
“Students can see what was done in the past and see how not to repeat it,” he said. “If you don’t know your past, you will just end up going in a circle.”
He also reasoned that it isn’t possible to mess up history when the facts are true.
“The thing about history black, or European…you can’t go wrong when it’s factual. When you know that these people and events existed,” Crowder said.
From start to finish the exhibit has captured the evolution and progression of black Americans from slavery to the present time.
“The gallery captures the totality of the black experience in the black diaspora,” said Dr. Holloman, the Assisstant Vice
President of Multicultural Programs.
Holloman also explained how the exhibit “shows the longevity of black people in America as well as in the world.”
Overall, Holloman was pleased with the positive responses that the exhibit has gained and he was grateful to Crowder for putting the event together. His hope is that students will understand how important black history is and how vital it has been in shaping the America that is present today.
