Making the Invisible Visible:
A Photovoice Project by
Black Elders in Maine
Fostering Community – Strengthening Intergenerational Connections – Encouraging Change
MCOA undertook an exciting new endeavor – Making the Invisible Visible: A Photovoice Project by Black Elders in Maine. The project features stories of older Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC) through photography and video, highlighting their contributions to Maine’s economic, political, cultural and educational life. By raising the voices and images of resilience, we will foster community, strengthen intergenerational connections, and encourage change.
Leslie Hill, Professor Emerita, Bates College, led the work on this project and describes below what the Photovoice Project means to participants and our community. Learn more about the project.
Resources
If you wish to learn more about the issues raised in the Black Elders Photovoice Project – exploring the intersection of racism, ageism, and gender bias – we recommend that you explore the following resources.
Help Us Share These Important Stories
Thanks to generous donations from The Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous & Tribal Populations; Maine Initiatives; AARP Maine; Southern Maine Agency on Aging; Maine Arts Commission; and others, we have launched the project. But we would welcome your support for the Photovoice Project, won’t you make a contribution today?
