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[Book 16 of 2018] Short and poignant opening essays followed by a photo journey through Baltimore before and during the Baltimore Uprising, captured by a local who used his sudden fame (this photo was on the cover of Time) to start a program to teach inner city students photography. Conveys the perspective of the uprisers. Basically, a coffee table book I actually really like.

Native son of Baltimore and self-taught photographer Devin Allen documents Baltimore life and the uprising after the death of Freddie Gray. His photos are accompanied by the poetry of Tariq Touré. Pairs well with The Blood of Emmett Till showing both how far we haven‘t come and the willingness of people to stand up for themselves. #blacklivesmatter