Jana Williams

Photographer
     
Miss Black USA
Stories (9)
Location: Philadelphia
Nationality: American
Biography: Jana Williams is an American documentary photographer and visual storyteller based in Philadelphia. Her practice in photography touches on ideas of spectatorship and the oppositional gaze, voyeurism and representation of the black female body... read on
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Miss Black USA
Credits: jana williams
Date of Work: 08/18/17 - 08/20/17
Updated: 02/22/18
Location: Washington DC
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Her America, is a digital content made by Lifetime TV documenting the lives of 50 women across 50 states; examining the opinionated woman. My assignment for Her America was to tell the story in pictures of attorney and Miss Black Maryland USA contestant Saidah Grimes. Miss Black USA provides a platform for women of color to break stereotypes promoting scholarly achievements; a dedication to community service; while showcasing talent and beauty. Check out the entire editorial at heramerica.com.

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By Jana Williams / Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Youth Service, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing shelter and support services to..
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By Jana Williams / St. Louis, Missouri — The 57th annual American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention took place in St. Louis Missouri,..
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By Jana Williams / Trenton, New Jersey — I had the pleasure of collaborating with the Henry J. Austin Health Center, a non-profit clinic to create..
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By Jana Williams / Santa Fe, New Mexico — Just finished taking an awesome workshop called The Editorial Portrait with Jeff Lipsky at the Santa Fe..
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Random Gifts

By Jana Williams / Brooklyn, NY — Random Gifts, Guilt, And The Search For Confidence. The work is a visual journal that began as a cathartic..
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West Indian American Day Carnival

By Jana Williams / Brooklyn, NY — In its 50th anniversary, the West Indian American Day Carnival is a cultural celebration uniting..
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