Forbidden to teach or study. Segregated, under-resourced facilities. Court-ordered, integrated, unsupportive environments devoid of familiar culture. The journey toward education has always been complex for the Black community, but there was something exceptional about Black institutions.

Michael S. Williams, consultant and Black On Black Project founder presents Lost in Transition, an art project that aims to celebrate the history of Black educators in Wilmington, N.C. from the 20th century. Using portraiture and performance, the project shares their experiences before and after desegregation.