Black Residents of Mound Bayou Mississippi 1939 Photo

Black residents of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, gather in front of a restaurant that once served as a theater in January 1939. Mound Bayou was founded as a refuge for African Americans during segregation and became a symbol of self-determination. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which highlights daily life in resilient communities.

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