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I'm in a constant cycle of rereading this book until I've finished my dissertation, but I love it

Seeley Harris captured the level of violence the people of Congo faced and were absent from photography history until recently.

Chapter 2 of "Decolonizing the Camera" explores how photography distorts the truth of historical atrocities, perpetuating racial denial and upholding oppressive structures. The chapter challenges biases in visual representation and encourages critical engagement with images that shaped historical discourse. It prompts a nuanced examination of events' impact on marginalized communities.