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How early Black Chicagoans used photography to redefine their image
At the turn of the 20th century, Black photographers were starting to make a name for themselves. Photographers like William E. Woodard, James Van Der Zee and Miles Webb were opening and running their own studios. In Afr...
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How early Black Chicagoans used photography to redefine their image is an episode from Curious City by WBEZ Chicago. At the turn of the 20th century, Black photographers were starting to make a name for themselves. Photographers like Willia...
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Published Mar 26, 2026, 00:15:28 long, audio available.
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