Emily Kenny

Photographer

www.emilykennyphotography.com/

Yvonne's Legacy

Location: Syracuse, New York

Biography: I am a photojournalism master’s candidate at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in Syracuse, New York. In December 2019, I graduated from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, as a double major in digital media and... read on

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Blair Seals, 20, native of Syracuse, New York looks out the window of the apartment he shares with his brother.

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Joseph "Breezy", Demetrius "Uzi", Shontare and Blair listen to Cliff Ryan speak about why they are participating in this walk in memory of Jay'Mier Gillard.

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Blair's family photos that are on display in his apartment.

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Blair following the walk in memory of Jay'mier Gillard.

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Blair's durags that he wears most days.

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"Yvonne" was Blair's mother's name. She passed away in December of 2017. Since then, he has struggled with depression but channels this into advocating against gun violence and making his community a better place.

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Blair visits the corner store that is right next to his apartment.

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Blair lists all the names of friends he has lost due to gun violence.

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Smoking weed has helped Blair cope with his depression.

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Blair talks with his high school friend before walking into the corner store.

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Another walk led following a shooting in the East neighborhood of Syracuse.

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This is a photo of Blair's mother, Yvonne, that is on display in his apartment.

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Cliff Ryan and Blair along with other members of the OG's Against Gun Violence walk chanting "Justice for Jay'mier."

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Blair greets his friend who goes by "Country."

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Blair sits on his stoop. He says he likes to relax here and hang out.

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Yvonne's Legacy

Credits: emily kenny

Updated: 09/12/20

Location: Syracuse, New York

Blair Seals, 20, of Syracuse, New York, lost his mother in December of 2017. Since then he has advocated against gun violence in his community with the OG's Against Gun Violence.

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