#black is queen
Seydou Keïta
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West African Photographer
A self-taught photographer, he opened a studio in 1948 and specialized in portraiture.
His clients were drawn by the quality of his photos and his great sense of aesthetics. Many were young men, dressed in European style clothing. Some customers brought in items they wanted to be photographed with but Keita also had a choice of European clothing and accessories - watches, pens, radios, scooter, etc. - which he put at their disposal in his studio. The women came in flowing robes often covering their legs and their throats, only beginning to wear Western outfits in the late 60s. Beautiful shots of West African life.
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Thinking Out Loud
We cannot dismantle white supremacy without the support of white allies
We cannot deconstruct patriarchal ideologies without the support of men
We cannot heal the wounds of Black women without Black men taking accountability for their role in perpetuating misogynoir
We cannot end hunger or poverty in developing countries without the support of more affluent nations
There is power in collaboration, together we can create the change we so desperately need to see.
Be kind to yourself and your neighbour
Author - @iameriwa
Model - @adwoaaboah
Artist - @langstonamadi
Only Black Queens! BFYNE 2021
