Women of a New Tribe

As part of the series “The Trials And Triumphs Of Contemporary Black Women,” photographer Jerry Taliaferro captures images of contemporary black women from all walks of life in striking, honest yet glamorous poses. Taliaferro includes photos from a series of shoots conducted in Kansas City with women from diverse fields including the arts, law and education. At the Kansas City, Missouri, Public Library (14 West 10th Street) through September 7.

Aug. 27-Sept. 7, 2008