James Bowey, photographer of “When Home Won’t Let You Stay,” showcased at the Library from March-May, will speak about his travels throughout the United States to interview refugees and take their photographs. He will go into further detail about the refugees’ individual stories, talking about what it means to be an empathetic American.
View the exhibit beforehand, and get a chance to speak with the photographer one on one. He will be available before the start of the program starting at 6 p.m.
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