Atlanta: Then & Now — Capturing Hidden Realities in Atlanta’s 1960s Civil Rights Movement_02Atlanta: Then & Now — Capturing Hidden Realities in Atlanta’s 1960s Civil Rights Movement_02In racially divided 1960s America, Rusty Miller took his personal 35-millimeter camera deep into the segregated streets of Atlanta... Miller captured the people living behind the oppression, shedding light on their daily lives. One image shows families gathered at an ice cream shop chatting and children waiting for their cones. Story: Megan Butler Read full story on Bokeh Focus
Atlanta: Then & Now — Capturing Hidden Realities in Atlanta’s 1960s Civil Rights Movement_04Atlanta: Then & Now — Capturing Hidden Realities in Atlanta’s 1960s Civil Rights Movement_04How exactly his rambling led him into these African American neighborhoods remains unknown, but his discoveries there were life-changing. In a society where people were taught to fear those who looked different, Miller’s interactions made him a revolutionary. The world had forgotten that humans are all the same creature, and with a simple snap of children laughing and a man shining shoes, Miller found the innocent truth. Story: Megan Butler Read full story on Bokeh Focus
Atlanta: Then & Now — Capturing Hidden Realities in Atlanta’s 1960s Civil Rights Movement_05Atlanta: Then & Now — Capturing Hidden Realities in Atlanta’s 1960s Civil Rights Movement_05It wasn’t until 20 years after Miller’s unexpected death that his work became known. Miller's photos have since been showcased at the High Art Museum, The Atlanta History Center, Gallery 72 and have even been exhibited by the city of Atlanta. Although continuous gentrification throughout Atlanta since Miller’s photos were taken has made the areas in many of the photos unrecognizable, there is hope to one day be able to find some of the people who were in the photos. Story: Megan Butler Read full story on Bokeh Focus
Atlanta: Then & Now — Capturing Hidden Realities in Atlanta’s 1960s Civil Rights Movement_06Atlanta: Then & Now — Capturing Hidden Realities in Atlanta’s 1960s Civil Rights Movement_06This story is part of a class project directed by Kennesaw State University journalism professor Burton Speakman. Megan Butler's story was featured at our annual fundraiser & part of Atlanta Celebrates Photography. BOKEH FOCUS — ATLANTA: THEN & NOW EXHIBIT November 15, 2019. Story: Megan Butler Read full story on Bokeh Focus
