On September 17th, “IF Lab Presents: In the Lab” is hosting a conversation with photographer and author Antonio Johnson and barber Faheem Alexander about one of the seminal sanctuaries and cornerstones of neighborhoods across Philadelphia - the barbershop.
Antonio Johnson’s book, You Next: Reflections in Black Barbershops informs the candid discussion that will cover the role of barbershops as more than just a place for Black men to get haircuts - but as a place for shared experience, a sanctuary for cultivating identity, and a lifeline for many members of the community.