AP African American Studies / Unit 3: The Practice of Freedom
3.12 Photography and Social Change
Notes
Black photographers like James Van Der Zee documented Harlem life with dignity; photography challenged stereotypes and later exposed violence (Emmett Till's open-casket photos, 1955).
Practice
James Van Der Zee photographed:
Harlem Renaissance.
Photos of Emmett Till's body published in Jet magazine:
Mamie Till-Mobley's choice.
Photography helped Black communities by:
Self-representation.
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