"The exhibition brings together three silkscreen series [Jacob] Lawrence created between 1972 and 2000... Seen together, these works move from the sacred to the historical to the universal, revealing Lawrence's lifelong drive to tell stories that honor human resilience and dignity... Lawrence once said he did not view the story of Black Americans as one of defeat, but as one of victory in the face of adversity. You can sense victory in the face of adversity. You can sense victory in every line and color on display. His compositions are filled with motion and tension, yet they leave space for hope. They tell us that expression itself is a form of freedom, and that by telling our stories, we build something lasting together." – Chris Clemente, Metroland