Uncontained: They Wanna See Me Fall - Opening Reception

Add to Calendar: Add to Calendar 2023-09-21 16:00:00 2023-09-21 20:00:00 Uncontained: They Wanna See Me Fall - Opening Reception Event Description The Social Justice Institute announces "Uncontained: They Wanna See Me Fall," an on-campus photography exhibit by local photographer and activist, Donald Black Jr. Featuring 20 photographs, this exhibit is informed by Mr. Black's experience with the evolution of bike riding in Cleveland. This body of work focuses on the freedom of creative expression for Black men and boys riding pedal and dirt bikes. Black sees beautiful and necessary innocent rage being expressed by riders as he captures them popping wheelies and building bonds through bikes. There is a high risk when expressing yourself freely and uncontained as a Black rider, often seen as a threat, disobedience, ruthlessness and danger. Even so, these riders carry on and demonstrate the power of being yourself and being free. The Social Justice Institute is sponsoring this exhibit from Sept. 21-Nov. 17 at Kelvin Smith Library's second floor gallery. The library is open to the public until 8 p.m. Join us on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 4-8 p.m. at CWRU's Kelvin Smith Library (11055 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, 44106) for an opening reception with appetizers and refreshments, and a special presentation by Donald Black Jr. at 5:30 pm. Kelvin Smith Library, second floor gallery 11055 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106 Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences America/New_York public