The Power of Images: A Journey Into a World on the Edge of Change w/ HBCU Alumna Glenda E. Jones

Celebrate Legacy Week on the Vineyard with an inspiring evening honoring Glenda E. Jones, a 1968 Central State University graduate and visionary photographer. Her powerful images of Ethiopia’s Omo Valley tribes capture cultures on the brink of change, bridging generations and preserving heritage.

The program opens on Tuesday, July 29th with remarks from Sheryl Wesley, founder of HBCU Legacy Week and a passionate advocate for preserving Black history and culture. Sheryl will also introduce students from Showtime/MTV’s Storytellers Lab—rising voices continuing the mission of authentic storytelling. https://www.paramountact.com/features/the-storytellers-lab

For Jones, storytelling is a form of activism — a way to honor the past and shape the future. Her work inspires young creatives, especially from HBCUs, to use their voices and their lenses to capture the beauty, resilience, and truth of underrepresented communities.

Immediately following the program, enjoy an exclusive wine tasting featuring P. Harrell Wines as we reflect on the power of storytelling to honor the past and inspire the future.

MVM Member: $15; Non-Member: $25 REGISTER HERE > https://mvmuseum.org/registration-7-29-25/

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