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Black Is Magazine

@BlackIsMag

A publication focused on spotlighting Black photographic artists whose work speaks to the diversity of the global Black community.

 Baltimore, MD
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Joined October 2020
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We are Black Is, a publication focused on spotlighting Black photographers whose work speaks to the diversity of the Black community and the topics we choose to address.
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Love is a fairy tale. Sure, some people fall in love and live happily ever after, but others? Those people have to claw, dig, bleed for a shred of happiness, & even then, the happiness they cling to is mere drops where others have bucketfuls. -Molly E. Lee, Ember Of Night 2019
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Dive into the Artistic Journey of Matthew J. Bailey 📸✨ Discover how Matthew’s path intertwined with history, from childhood curiosity to honoring his grandfather’s legacy. Check out our latest interview with Matthew on blackismag.com!
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ICP@ICPhotog9 Jan 2024
Coming soon! ICP kicks off its 50th anniversary year with two shows mining our extensive collection—"ICP at 50: From the Collection, 1845–2019" and "David Seidner: Fragments, 1977–99" open Jan 24. Learn more: icp.org/exhibitions.
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Let the magic of new beginnigs reach us✨
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Happy New Year! We know it’s been a while. 👀 A new interview is coming on January 12th!
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Blance@blanceglobal12 Dec 2023
Malcolm X, the Photographer Exploring the photographical interest and visual strategy of Malcolm X. A thread. 🧵
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Diversify Photo@DiversifyPhoto31 May 2023
Develop skills to #LevelUp in visual storytelling w/ workshops on photo books, different photo-based career paths, + protecting your copyright RSVP for FREE professional development 6/14-6/16 w/ @DiversifyPhoto x @Photoville: photoville.nyc/professionald… Support from @leicacamerausa
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Southern Bodegas. Photographed by me Jackson Mississippi 2023
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If you live in Philly, Atlanta, London, or Los Angeles, we have Black Women Photographers events happening in your city this Saturday, May 27th. 👀✨ Send us a DM to RSVP. ✨
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Flyer for Black Women Photographers Philly event taking place on Saturday, May 27th.

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Diversify Photo@DiversifyPhoto23 May 2023
Applications for the Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant from @pulitzercenter @DiversifyPhoto are now open! This grant supports independent photojournalists who have been historically underrepresented in the media. Apply by June 30! bit.ly/EyeWitness23 📷Credit:@SofiaAldinio
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Late Gm everyone 👋🏾 . I’m so happy to welcome everyone to my IRL solo show, new series Forever Is Not Ours opening on Saturday at One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, Nairobi. . . #fino0020
Image of a Woman with black skin, covered in a white veil, with a clock at her chest and big exaggerated eyed painted on her. Brown text over white background reads, Forever is not ours, an exhibition of photographs, Margaret Ngigi Opens Saturday 29 April at 12 Noon to 4pm, 29th April to 21st May 2023. One Off Contemporary Art Gallery No 16 Rosslyn Lone Tree, Nairobi, Kenya. www.oneoffafrica.com

ALT Image of a Woman with black skin, covered in a white veil, with a clock at her chest and big exaggerated eyed painted on her. Brown text over white background reads, Forever is not ours, an exhibition of photographs, Margaret Ngigi Opens Saturday 29 April at 12 Noon to 4pm, 29th April to 21st May 2023. One Off Contemporary Art Gallery No 16 Rosslyn Lone Tree, Nairobi, Kenya. www.oneoffafrica.com

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Madelaine-Joy@mcameron_mh28 Apr 2023
Living the Dream Exhibition at @FujifilmUK presented by @UKBFTOG. There are soo many amazing black photographers, models and creatives in general 🖤 Loved this exhibition!
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Shae M.@Juneclues29 Apr 2023
West Baltimore Ruins is I stock at @redemmas 💚🌱 – at Baltimore, MD
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So excited to attend @margaret_ngigi_'s solo show opening "Forever is Not Ours" today at the One Off Gallery in Nairobi. Congratulations!🎉
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Announcing our new Discord server! Be in community with other like-minded Black photographers 🤎
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Join our Discord here (temporary link): discord.gg/HUUDFxAe
Discord - Group Chat That’s All Fun & Games

Discord - Group Chat That’s All Fun & Games

Discord is great for playing games and chilling with friends, or even building a worldwide community. Customize your own space to talk, play, and hang out.

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Diversify Photo@DiversifyPhoto24 Mar 2023
Applications are DUE TOMORROW!!!
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Want to gain experience to build a commercial photography career? Looking for community, inspiration, & support? We got you! Apply for DEVELOP 2023, a mentorship program from @DiversifyPhoto supported by @FujifilmUS! diversify.photo/develop
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Introducing, the Black Is Community Club. The Black Is Community Club (B.I.C.C) is a space where Black photographic artists at all stages can find each other.
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