In times of crisis, who is considered an essential worker? What jobs are considered essential to keep society functioning? We have searched our collections for historical images to highlight and celebrate those who are necessary to keep society functioning. 

These images may be viewed leisurely, or for a deeper dive, use the questions provided under the "How to Analyze an Image" square. Once you have finished viewing the images, make sure to consider the final reflection questions located in a square at the end of the Learning Lab.

Keywords: African American, NMAAHC, images, every day, black, history, essential, analyze, workers, labor