Photo essay reflection/photo essay link at the bottom


Reflection
            Regarding my photo essay honestly growing up as a minority in America and witnessing various hardships, I wanted to represent that within this project. As there have been multiple movements contributing to go against opposing factors towards minorities, this is one of my own so that people are still aware of the daily struggles.  
            As an African American living in America, this was the main influence within my photo essay. I’m grateful that a platform like a photo essay is a form of art to really show and represent my culture in a positive. Although many people may think a culture has to show why they matter, it’s sad that we still live in a world where showing that you matter must happen. Our country is slowly repeating history due to racism being at a high. Honestly to me personally, being black is a gift. No matter who you are or what background one comes from the reality of it is, all people will see you as is just black. This goes for anyone that you can’t judge a book by the cover, open it and read what that book is about. Each day I’m inspired by my culture and those before me who fought to get us where we are today. My inspiration will always be my culture as we continue to strive through oppression.
            Regarding to my culture and experiences this that’s the origin of this essay. Acknowledging the fact that I brought up my culture, that was the idea that was embodied in my idea. It was always the idea of using myself within to essay to show that I completely relate to the story that is being narrated. Seeing myself within the photos reflect the origin of my story. That was always within my mind when I thought of this idea.  The goal was to use my images to hopefully help others get a glimpse of another culture or so that others of the same culture relate.




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