Join curator Charles Wylie in conversation with Kwame Samori Brathwaite for a special talk in support of the exhibition Black Photojournalism. Together, they will explore the work and lasting influence of Brathwaite’s father, Kwame Brathwaite, the acclaimed photographer and originator of the “Black Is Beautiful” movement.

The conversation will focus on the senior Brathwaite’s powerful photographs and the role of fashion, music, and popular culture in shaping his visual language—highlighting how style became a form of cultural affirmation, activism, and self-definition within Black photojournalism.

Following the conversation there will be an audience Q&A. Seating for the talk will be first come, first served for the first 160 people.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided during the conversation.

Part of the June Second Thursday at the Carter.

About Kwame Samori Brathwaite

Kwame Samori Brathwaite, son of photographer Kwame Brathwaite, is the Director of the Kwame Brathwaite Archive. He manages the archive as well as collaborative projects that are concordant with the themes in his father's work, namely activism, politics, fashion, and music.

Kwame Samori is also a Managing Director at Tavo Partners, a purpose-built investment and advisory firm focused on closing gender and racial wealth gaps where overlooked entrepreneurs emerge as the next generation of investors. He graduated from Amherst College in 1996 with a BA in Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought, and he earned his MBA from USC’s Marshall School of Business in 2018. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Aperture Foundation in New York and Polytechnic School in Pasadena, CA. He is originally from New York City and currently lives in Pasadena with his wife and three children.

Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.