Text by A.H. Scott, Copyright 2021 . Juneteenth: Long Time Coming (But, Is It Too Late?) . “By making Juneteenth a federal holiday, all Americans can feel the power of this day, and learn from our history, and celebrate progress, and grapple with the distance we’ve come but the distance we have to travel.” – … Read more
Text by Aliana Ho, Copyright 2021 . Heads Held High: The Work of Jamal Shabazz . In looking at the work of Jamel Shabazz, an aura of confidence and righteousness radiates out of his images. There is no doubt that each subject is aware, and focused, on the camera, and giving a show to the … Read more
Text by Rachel Grand, Copyright 2021 . Stephen Shore . Stephen Shore’s Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California, August 13, 1979 Stephen Shore is an American photographer still living and working today. Shore’s oeuvre is characterized by his highly detailed photographs. They are color film shots, taken on an 8×10 view finding camera. Shore is … Read more
Photography and Text by Rachel Grand, Copyright 2021 . Jewish in the Bi-Co . Jewishness is not an easily defined term. It surely has something to do with Judaism as a religion, but it also suggests a cultural identity and even an ethnicity. The experience of centuries of persecution, isolation and resilience by the Jewish … Read more
Text by Katie Kerl, Copyright 2021 . Philly Reloaded: Life After Lockdown . After a year and two months, Philadelphia is about to lift all the restrictions put in place for COVID. I get my second Moderna Shot June 1st. I honestly am having a hard time wrapping my head around all of it to … Read more