Frank J. Brown completed the display, Negative Community Passage-2000, in August of 2000. My hope is that this sculpture will create more dialog among African Americans to help dispel the myths and stereotypes that we attribute to ourselves and that others attribute to African Americans. His sculptures speak to the social concerns of the African American community. The artist hopes that his images will influence future generations not to repeat the negative biases of the past. He hopes that the nation will no longer be divided by race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or physical disability.
Coverage is welcome during the event and at the closing reception.