Black motorcycle riders have always been around, but they haven’t received much attention — and when they have, it’s often been negative. A new exhibition at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Art and Culture, “Black Behind Bars,” seeks to shine a positive light on the history of Black bikers. For photographer Alvin Jacobs, who took the photos for the exhibition, it’s also about mental health. WFAE’s Gwendolyn Glenn reports on the exhibition and Black biker culture.
Since 1980, Black Bike Week has been held in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, during Memorial Day weekend, attracting nearly 400,000 people each year.
“I went last year, and it was beautiful,” said Jacobs…