Photo: Kriston Jae Bethel
The tragic death of George Floyd last month sparked outrage that has spilled into the streets, with mass demonstrations and marches against police brutality and systemic racism. Many black photographers have been documenting the nationwide protests. For these photographers, these captures are not just another assignment for their news reports. They feel responsible to tell their unheard or misunderstood stories. As New York-based commercial photographer Mark Clennon remarks, documenting the nationwide protests is akin to telling "our own history in real time." Eight black photographers share their experience, and the backstory behind their favorite photo.
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