“This rare moment of harmony between the humans and the waves is as fleeting as the blink of an eye. It must be recognized, immortalized, and cherished for its beauty.” ShotoniPhone by Abdelali E. rwinalife

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“As a Mexican-American, I’m exploring my culture through photography. I wanted to honor Charrería, an equestrian celebration of Mexican ranching and herding culture, in the most beautiful and empowering way I could. My focus is to shine a light on family and community - an integral part of Charrería. Most people have been practicing it with their families for generations.” Shot on iPhone by Carlos J. _carlosjaramillo_

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“Although my work can be raw and unpolished, I aim to do my subjects justice by immortalizing their beauty in a way that they may not see for themselves.”
1. Shakka S. shakkadelic

“We have enough photos where everything is perfect. I am not interested in the world of perfection, forcing my subjects into square holes. Instead, I want them to leave feeling truly seen.”
2, 3, 6, + 7. Aundre L.
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“Through photography, we assert our existence, our history, and our right to be seen.”
4. Vanessa C.
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“When life is chaotic and uncertain, photography allows me to give structure to the chaos and process everything happening around and within me.”
5. Martina M. marfarlane

A celebration of Black culture for Black History Month

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