It is with pleasure that the jurors announce the 2025 Lenscratch Student Prize Honorable Mention Winner Montenez Lowery. Lowery was selected for his project, A Darktown Cakewalk. This summer, he graduated with a BFA in photography from Georgia State University. The Honorable Mention Winners receive a $250 Cash Award, a feature on Lenscratch, a mini exhibition on the Curated Fridge, and a Lenscratch| LENSCRATCH
“Don’t Lean Into The Brokeness,” Joyal Mulheron, The Huffington Post, July 19, 2017. Child death ‘more common’ than many realize, hits black Americans disproportionately The connections we form with our family and friends benefit our mental health, physical health and longevity in countless ways. So, it’s no surprise that the loss of those close relationships, particularly through death, can be devastating. In fact, research identifies the death of a significant other as one of th...| Evermore
Ever since the first Black people were forced onto American shores, the U.S. hasn’t always been a particularly welcoming place for them. And a century-plus-long tradition of Black Americans have chosen to head abroad in search of a better life. In the late 20teens and early 2020s, we saw #Blaxit – a| Expatsi
James Baldwin’s exploration of racism, identity, and love in America remains extremely relevant a century after his birth. His words offer clarity and courage to those grappling with systemic oppression, urging readers to confront painful truths and embrace compassion.| Frontline
Juneteenth and its flag commemorates one of America's most pivotal historical turning points.| HIVPlusMag.com