Description
Matthew Lewis has been a resident of Thomasville for over 20 years and even served as a staff photographer for the Thomasville Times after a stellar career as a photographer and Assistant Managing Editor at the Washington Post. groupshot He has photographed every subject from rock stars and presidents to everyday people like a teacher hugging a schoolgirl, and having worked through the era of Civil Rights his photography has captured both the best and worst of America. In this episode of "Black Issues Forum," he shares with Natalie Bullock Brown the stories behind the images and some of his own rich history as a member of four generations of photographers.
2620 | Penetrating the Old-Boy Network
Published 09/28/11
Life in a small town changes for better when a local DJ takes a stand against apathy. Hear how Leon Gatewood's started a movement with a party and is now CEO of the non-profit organization HOLLA, Helping Our Loved-Ones Learn and Achieve. Also hear from the President of Kate B. Reynolds foundation...
Published 09/08/11
North Carolina is replete with both historic spaces whose rich pasts have been beautifully preserved, and those spaces whose preservation efforts never move past a photo album. In this episode we explore what's involved in historic preservation and look at some success stories.
While the idea of...
Published 09/08/11