Carol Jenkins discusses the extreme importance of documenting African American history in photography with Dr. Deborah Willis, author of over 30 books on photography, producer of the documentary ‘Through A Lens Darkly’ and chair of New York University’s Department of Photography and Imaging. (Taped: 03/03/16)
Black America is an in-depth conversation that explores what it means to be Black in America. The show profiles Black activists, academics, business leaders, sports figures, elected officials, artists and writers to gauge this experience in a time of both turbulence and breakthroughs.
Black America is hosted by Carol Jenkins, Emmy award winning New York City journalist, and founding president of The Women’s Media Center
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An interview can be extraordinary or "almost" extraordinary. Debra Willis is an uncelebrated African American treasure who deserves to be interviewed as the genius that she is. The work Dr Willis has done, her love for her people and the clarity with which she shares her knowledge deserved the respect of the interviewer to allow her to tell her story without self serving untimely comments, well… almost doesn't count. Dr Debra Willis you and your work remain extraordinary!
Great interview. I was seeking some inspiration for my photography then decided to pick up 2 of her books "Posing Beauty" and "Black Women in America"
I love this ❤️