Antonio Johnson's series "You Next" captures the community and power of barber shops across America.
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Antonio Johnson's series "You Next" captures the community and power of barber shops across America.

The theory known as "The Third Space" claims that, for more open and creative interaction in communities, you need neutral places outside of work and home like churches, cafes and parks.

In many traditionally black neighborhoods, that third space is the barber shop. Photographer Antonio Johnson has been documenting these anchors of community across the country in his project, You Next.

On Second Thought host Virginia Prescott speaks with Antonio Johnson.

Johnson joined On Second Thought to share his work and his recent journey to the Fulton County Jail on haircut day. You can see Johnson live as a contributor to Pop-Up Zine Atlanta, along with Virginia Prescott, on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

 

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Antonio Johnson's series "You Next" captures the community and power of barber shops across America.
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Antonio Johnson's series "You Next" captures the community and power of barber shops across America.

Antonio Johnson's series "You Next" captures the community and power of barber shops across America.
Caption

Antonio Johnson's series "You Next" captures the community and power of barber shops across America.

Antonio Johnson's series "You Next" captures the community and power of barber shops across America.
Caption

Antonio Johnson's series "You Next" captures the community and power of barber shops across America.