Exhibits

The Spartanburg County Public Libraries presents "Breakthrough in Black: African American Cinema from the 1920s-1950s," a traveling exhibition that highlights the groundbreaking work of early Black filmmakers, actors, and producers. On display from August 23 to October 18, the exhibition brings attention to a vital yet often overlooked chapter in American film history and showcases the creativity and fortitude of the artists who forged their own paths in an era of widespread segregation and limited opportunity.

“This exhibition is all about integrating scientific discoveries from around the globe and making them available for everyone to see,” said Rick Potts, director of the Smithsonian’s Human Origins Program and curator of the traveling exhibition. “We hope that it will spark a respectful and positive conversation across the country about what it means to be human and inspire people to contemplate their place in the natural world.”