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Documentary Photography Exploring Global Issues

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New Orleans Cultural Traditions

Louisiana, United States

by Charles Lovell

 

Rich in ceremony and ritual, New Orleans parades exuberantly express the right of Black Americans to publicly parade while preserving a vibrant cultural and artistic heritage.

Stop the Coup

Stop the Coup

Massachusetts, United States

by Glenn Ruga

The American public rallies as the newly installed Trump administration unconstitutionally shuts down government agencies

Mountain Girls of Kargil

Mountain Girls of Kargil

India

by Eleanor Moseman

In the remote northern region of Ladakh, India, young Muslim women are redefining their culture, religion, and gender roles.

On Their Own: Women Over 90

On Their Own: Women Over 90

United States

by Sara Bennett

Portraits and the remarkable stories of women over the age of ninety who live alone in their homes.

I was made to die but I’m here to stay with you

I was made to die but I’m here to stay with you

Romania

by Alexandra Corcode

Victor and Susana have been married for over 70 years, supporting one another through the challenges faced by elderly Romanians.

Sparks from the Past

Sparks from the Past

Romania

by Vlad Dumitrescu

Romanian oxen are more than a practical part of rural life, they also evoke deep nostalgia, as many farmers have never known life without them.

In the Name of Wellness

In the Name of Wellness

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Brazil

by Karl Mancini

A long-term project that exposes the human and environmental cost of superfood monocultures in Latin America driven by Western demand.

Surviving the Impossible

Surviving the Impossible

Cuba

by Sandra Hernandez

In the face of the impossible, Cubans continue to show resilience and strength.

Deeply Rooted

Deeply Rooted

Germany

by Astrid Scheuermann

The closure of lignite mines in Germany forces the indigenous Sorbian community to explore new ways to preserve their heritage.

Supporting Black Mothers

Supporting Black Mothers

Virginia, United States

by Karen Kasmauski

Photographer Karen Kasmauski explores midwifery across cultures and regions, bridging the past and present to empower women and improve maternal health.

Where Women Aren’t As Free

Where Women Aren’t As Free

United States

by Alyssa Meadows

Women across the United States continue to fight for bodily autonomy and the right to an abortion.

This House is Not Black

This House is Not Black

Iran

by Sara Lal Kamalian

In Iran, coal furnace workers endure harsh conditions as they struggle to make a living amidst the wood, smoke, and fire.

Healing Wounds Reconciliation in Post-Genocide Rwanda

Healing Wounds Reconciliation in Post-Genocide Rwanda

Rwanda

by Jan Banning

Thirty years after the 1994 Rwandan genocide, survivors and perpetrators have forged remarkable partnerships in a profound journey of reconciliation and healing.

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INTERVIEW WITH

Cristina Mittermeier

by Lauren Walsh

Christina Mittermeier is a photographer and activist who has dedicated her life to protecting the world's oceans.

BOOK REVIEW

Between Fears and Hope

By Fabrice Dekoninck

"Between Fears and Hope" by Fabrice Dekoninck tackles injustice, genocide, denial, and the ways in which the past seeps forward through generations—all through the lens of ongoing impact of the Bosnian war.

BOOK REVIEW

Manifest: Thirteen Colonies

By Wendel White

A body of artifacts gathered to retell the narrative and evolution of African American communities in America.

INTERVIEW WITH

Rehab Eldalil

By Daniel Cohen

Rehab Eldalil is an award-winning documentary photographer, visual storyteller, and educator based in Cairo, Egypt. Her work focuses on the theme of identity explored through participatory creative practices.

BOOK REVIEW

We Cry in Silence

By Smita Sharma

“We Cry in Silence” brings out the intimacy with human trafficking survivors, inspiring empathy and reveals the psychological manipulation of the traffickers.

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