Katherine Dunham and Eugene Redmond with Rev. Charles Koen and other
members of the
Black Egyptians, 1968–1969.
The Black Egyptians recognized the need for steering the
youth of
East St. Louis into socially responsible activities
but were viewed as revolutionary by the media and
white society.
They supported the arts and civil rights programs and provided
recreational outlets
for young people. Missouri Historical
Society Photographs and Prints Collection.
