ndividuals are invited to view a powerful and thought-provoking exhibit of images that reflect the growing concern for the epidemic of youth violence in the African-American community entitled, "Kin Killin' Kin," on display.

This traveling exhibit by Dayton, Ohio artist James Pate is intended to serve as a visual call-to-action to find solutions to youth and gun violence, particularly black-on-black crime. According to Bureau of Justice statistics, of the 279,384 black murder victims in the U.S. between 1976 and 2011, 262,621 were murdered by other blacks. Pate's series reveals a negative social reality that hopes to inspire dialogue for positive alternatives toward negative behaviors.

According to Pate, "The concept of visually comparing Black on Black terrorism to Ku Klux Klan terrorism came directly from conversations among us in the Black community. It is often said that we (African-Americans), in a 'strange fruit' kind of way, are doing the business of the KKK… so I was moved to use art as a means to illustrate this sentiment…"

The "Kin Killin' Kin" exhibit, sponsored by the Library's African-American History Committee, is available for public viewing during regular Central Library hours.