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    Photos of Lesbian Lives Meant to Inspire a Movement

    Joan E. Biren began to photograph at a time when it was almost impossible to find authentic images of lesbians and aimed to help build a movement for their liberation.

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    What if Mexico Still Included California, Nevada and Texas?

    Tomas van Houtryve followed Mexico’s long-forgotten northern boundary to meet families who have lived in the region, now forming part of the United States, for centuries.

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    Artists of Color as Avatars of Originality

    Elia Alba reimagines artists of color as A-list celebrities, giving them a place of honor in a mainstream art world that continues to ignore or play down their accomplishments.

    By Elia Alba and Maurice Berger

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    Finding Fraternity and Politics in Algerian Soccer

    Fethi Sahraoui has been photographing young Algerians who rush to local stadiums for biweekly soccer matches and for a chance to be heard.

    By Fethi Sahraoui and Sara Aridi

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    Andre Kertesz’s Photos From His Window

    The photographer’s images of Washington Square Park revealed, with affection and longing, a Hungarian émigré who was an outsider in his adopted land.

    By David Gonzalez

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    Tintype Portraits of Old-Time Musicians from Appalachia

    Traveling around Appalachia in her mobile dark room, Lisa Elmaleh chronicles the people preserving an unglamorous American tradition.

    By Lisa Elmaleh and James Estrin

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    An Insider’s View of Joy and Beauty in Africa’s Biggest Shantytown

    Through Kibera Stories, Brian Otieno looks beyond the stark realities that have defined his hometown’s visual narrative to photograph innovative fashion, art and everyday life.

    By Brian Otieno and Finbarr O’Reilly

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    Chronicling the Reasons Central Americans Migrate to the United States

    For half a decade, Fred Ramos has photographed the longstanding political, social and environmental crises that are driving migration in the region.

    By Fred Ramos and David Gonzalez

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    Street Photography That Elevates Scenes of Everyday Life in East London

    Playing with light and shadow, José Sarmento Matos captures barbecues and commuters in ways that echo Caravaggio’s oil paintings.

    By José Sarmento Matos and Evelyn Nieves

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    A Photographer’s Quest to Discover His Nubian Ancestry

    After his father’s death, the photographer Mohamed Altoum went on a journey to understand what it means to be Nubian.

    By Mohamed Altoum and James Estrin

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    What’s the Opposite of a Cellphone Photo?

    Walking around Prospect Park with a 100 pounds of gear, including a boxy 8 by 10 camera, Bruce Polin collaborated with strangers to make idyllic portraits.

    By Bruce Polin and John Leland

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    Capturing the Highs and Lows of Bipolar Disorder Through Photography

    Through documentary as well as collaborative, interpretive portraiture, Matthieu Zellweger aims to capture the experiences of people with the condition.

    By Matthieu Zellweger and David Gonzalez

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