The Birth of Jim Crow

In the wake of newly found freedom for African American came the birth of the insidious character known as “Jim Crow”. We explore the long history of Jim Crow and how a silent film emerged at the dawn of the 20th and the repercussions that still affect our world today. Be sure to check out the travelling exhibit Un/bound: Free Black Virginians 1619-1865 before or after the program. Information: sch107@henrico.gov