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BUS STATION, 1943. The sign for the colored waiting room at a bus station in Rome, Georgia
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BUS STATION, 1943. The sign for the colored waiting room at a bus station in Rome, Georgia
BUS STATION, 1943.
The sign for the colored waiting room at a bus station in Rome, Georgia. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943
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1943 Arrow Black Bubley Colored Esther Georgia Greyhound Jim Crow Rome Segregation Sign Station Waiting Room Southeast
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This photograph, taken by Esther Bubley in 1943, transports us back to a significant era in American history. The image captures the exterior of a bus station in Rome, Georgia, where segregation was deeply entrenched under the Jim Crow laws. The focal point of the photo is an arrow-shaped sign that reads "Colored Waiting Room" serving as a stark reminder of the racial divide that plagued our nation during this time. This sign represents not only physical separation but also the systemic discrimination faced by African Americans who were forced to use separate facilities from their white counterparts. The composition exudes a sense of desolation and isolation with its greyhound bus parked nearby against a backdrop of empty streets. It serves as a poignant symbol for the struggles endured by those who fought against racial inequality. Esther Bubley's skillful photography allows us to witness this historical moment firsthand. Through her lens, we gain insight into the daily reality faced by African Americans living in the segregated South during World War II. As we reflect on this powerful image, it serves as both a reminder of our past injustices and an inspiration to continue fighting for equality and justice today.
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