Black in White America presents a photographic exploration of race relations during the civil rights era. The images employ a candid documentary style to capture the nuanced interactions and tensions between African American individuals and white society. Freed’s work reveals both moments of confrontation and everyday life, emphasizing the complexities of segregation and integration in mid-20th-century America.

The 208 pages of this 2010 Getty Publications release provide a visual account that combines stark black-and-white portraits with street photography. The photographs convey a somber and contemplative mood, highlighting perseverance and the struggle for equality while documenting scenes of protests, community, and urban environments.