Darrell Whitaker

Watching moments unfold in today's time, positive or negative, always gives me hope to challenge myself, way of thought and actions. Residing overseas has helped me realize how precious our culture is in America. Here, I'm a man, in a foreign land. While at home, I'm labeled by social status and race. At the same time, I still live on earth.

Having the opportunity to be part of an experience, such as this, doesn't come often. To learn from ones life, struggles, happiness, pain, and triumph is a lesson in itself. Learning more about my father's life, or many lives, has helped me to understand the concept of individuality and hustle. To be "OF THE MOMENT", without regrets. Especially, if no harm is done.

It's my honor to help present a lifetime of photography, hard work and passion. Growing up with negatives, 35 mm cameras, proof sheets, slides, film and images everywhere, definitely rubbed off! My appreciation for photography, art, entertainment, African-American culture, and people is unshakable. I hope this project finds us peace and acceptance of ourselves and others...