A landmark collection featuring 57 Black photographers documenting American life from 1945 to 1984. This catalog captures pivotal civil rights moments and everyday experiences through the lens of Black journalists, publishers, and artists who shaped how communities saw themselves. Featuring work by legendary photographers including Gordon Parks, Roy DeCarava, and Chester Higgins, alongside scholarly contributions, this volume celebrates the groundbreaking editorial vision of publications like Ebony, the Chicago Defender, and the Pittsburgh Courier—outlets that transformed media representation and continue influencing how we tell our stories today.