'Continuum of Change'

"It is only through examining history that you become aware of where you stand within the continuum of change." — John Lewis, “Across That Bridge”

The late Congressman John Lewis fought nearly his entire life to rid America of its systemic inequities. He was one of the original Freedom Riders and, as a 25 year old, took part in “Bloody Sunday.” Lewis knew where he stood in the continuum of change.

The same can be said about the historical figures depicted through portraiture in "Continuum of Change," an exhibition that aims to highlight some of the many Black Americans who helped usher in change in the Wilmington, N.C. area. Their stories provide an on-ramp for further study and engagement in the search for more pathways toward equity.

In his book, Lewis writes: "From the legacy left by past generations, we gained significant understanding of how we should forge ahead." In "Continuum of Change," we examine these legacies and how they impact us today. What will our legacies be? Where will we stand within the continuum of change?