Mission

The Kwame Brathwaite Archive, a 501(c)3, was established to preserve the works of photographer Kwame Brathwaite and to further his mission to show “the beauty of our people” and to preserve black culture. With a career spanning over six decades, Brathwaite became known as the “Keeper of the Images.” His archive documents the history of African and African American culture throughout the diaspora. With a global reach and a focus on the intersection of politics, fashion, music, and activism, his work provides a view into history that is vital to the present-day conversation around equity and empowerment. The goal of the organization is to preserve, educate and elevate. In doing so, the Archive aims to serve as a source of education while continuing to inspire the next generation of creators in whatever form they choose to empower others.