Bernard Kleina, photographer and media consultant, one of the most respected advocates of fair housing in the country, will be at the North Berwyn Park District Community Center (1619 Wesley Avenue) Thursday, February 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. presenting his collection of photographs titled, “The Chicago Freedom Movement, 1965-1966”. 

His rarely seen color photographs document the movement’s peaceful demonstrations’ call for open housing.  The exhibit celebrates the efforts of Dr. King and other civil rights leaders and includes images of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Coretta Scott-King; the Rev. Jesse Jackson; former UN Ambassador, Andrew Young; comedian activist, Dick Gregory; gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson; and Rev. Ralph Abernathy, as well as thousands of peaceful demonstrators involved in these historic rallies and marches. The photographs also capture many of those who attempted to disrupt these peaceful marches.

The original artwork of the North Berwyn Park District's Before & After School Program, which was inspired by African American leaders and culture will also be on display.