In his powerful photographic book, New Rondo: Photographs of the Black Community of the Twin Cities, photographer Angelo T. Bush documents modern life, Black enterprises, and the cultural history of the Rondo community and the Twin Cities at large. By combining historical reflection with contemporary images, the book honors a society whose legacy continues to have an impact on Minnesota now.
In the book’s introduction, Bush explains how the project was created to chronicle current events, modern history, and Black business across the entire Rondo neighborhood, even beyond the boundaries of the original Rondo Street in St. Paul. He presents the book as both a visual document and a statement of continuity because of the displacement that divided the neighborhood in the middle of the 20th century, emphasizing how the spirit of Rondo endures throughout the Twin Cities.
Furthermore, Bush places the photography in its historical setting by returning to the growth of Rondo as a prosperous African American community and the devastating consequences of Interstate 94, which split the community in half, uprooted families, and wiped out homes and companies. In addition to the suggested ReConnect Rondo project, the book highlights the suffering of that history and the continuous efforts to remember, honor, and reunite the community through fairs, cultural events, and monuments.
New Rondo is not merely a collection of images; rather, it reflects Bush’s hope for a brighter future. In the introduction, he expresses a want for a trustworthy and dependable community movement that supports the psychological, physical, spiritual, and economic well-being of the Black community, perhaps not just in the Twin Cities but across the country.
Bush’s perspective on the creative process is extremely personal. According to the author’s biography, he is from Minnesota and began his photography career at the age of 14, while a high school student in St. Paul. His career has been shaped by the influence of famous photographers and years of diligent effort, and in 2018 he earned two Scholastic Gold Key Awards at the Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards.
Beyond photos, Angelo T. Bush’s New Rondo: Photographs of the Black Community of the Twin Cities also offers readers additional information. He offers a perspective on legacy, resilience, and the live presence of a culture that keeps producing, remembering, and rebuilding.
About the Author
Angelo T. Bush was raised in Brooklyn Park after being born in Minnesota, and he currently lives in the Twin Cities. He’s a photographer. He has been taking pictures since he was 14 years old, and he has continued to develop his distinctive artistic voice, which is built on community-focused storytelling, passion, and observation.
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