San Diego History Center Opens Exhibit on Lost African-American Neighborhoods

Several new exhibitions across North America are spotlighting local histories through unique community perspectives and artifacts. In San Diego, the History Center's exhibit "San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods" reveals the impact of redlining and urban development on African-American communities, aided by the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art, using photographs, resident testimonies, and maps to narrate these experiences. Meanwhile, in Durham, interdisciplinary artist John Felix Arnold III explores themes of home and memory in his multisensory exhibition "Invocations of Entanglement," blending sketches, video, and repurposed items to reflect on nature and constructed environments. The Manitoba Electrical Museum offers a comprehensive look at the region's electrical history, displaying hundreds of artifacts and emphasizing both technological and social narratives, while supporting local film productions by providing period-appropriate props. York Castle Museum's "Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork" exhibition presents personal stories and memorabilia from workers at York's major confectionery companies, enriching the historical record with oral histories and community contributions. Lastly, Gaffney City Hall unveiled the "Crossroads in Time" exhibit, honoring the city's history with participation from descendants of its founder, highlighting the importance of preserving local heritage through community engagement.