2013 marked the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement. In honor of the anniversary, the University of Montevallo hosted a series of different events. Civil Rights: Then & Now was an art exhibition held in the Gallery at Bloch Hall.
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| A Nightmare |
This exhibit featured some of the most captivating moments of the Civil Rights Era. Alabama native, James"Spider"Martin captured the events of the march from Selma to Montgomery and Bloody Sunday.
"The photographs by Spider Martin helped change not just the American South, but change our nation and our world."-John Lewis
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| Amelia Boynton |
The exhibition also featured work from UM's alum,AJonathan Purvis. Purvis recieved the unique
opportunity to shoot some of the key figures Civil Rights. Key figures like Andrew Young, John Lewis,
Amelia Boynton and the late Fred Shuttlesworth.
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| Panel Discussion |
The lecture and panel discussion was held in conjunction with the art exhibition. UAB's Dr. Jessica Dallow held a lecture on the issues of race and representation.
Following the lecture, was a panel discussion. The panelists included Dr. Dallow, UM's Dr. Wilson Fallin, Alum/Photographer, Jonathan Purvis and Tracy Martin, the daughter of Spider Martin(not shown in picture). After the discussion, a brief reception was held in the Gallery.
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