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Capturing a Movement: Photography as Activism 

September 16, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Photographers serve as witnesses, capturing humanity during a moment in time. Baltimore photographer Joe Giordano will moderate a discussion with fellow photographers from around the country about the history of photographing protest, the importance of being witness to the Black Lives Matter movement, and more. Registration required; free for members/$5 for non-members.

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The Photographers:

Sheila Pree Bright is an Atlanta-based, award-winning photographer best known for her works Plastic BodiesSuburbia,Young Americans and her most recent series #1960Now. Sheila is the author of #1960Now: Photographs of Civil Rights Activist and Black Lives Matter Protest published by Chronicle Books. See her work at www.sheilapreebright.com.

Rob Ferrell is a Baltimore-based artist, archivist, and community organizer. Rob is dedicated to visually archiving the Movement for Black Lives during his lifetime. See his work at www.robferrell.com or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/bmore_radical.

Michael McCoy is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance photojournalist and a two-time combat veteran. In his work as a photographer, he sees himself as a visual storyteller. He is devoted to his documentary and environmental portraiture work. See his work at michaelamccoyphotography.com/work or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/michaelamccoyphotography.

 

 

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Date:
September 16, 2020
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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