National GeographicThis portrait captures the strength behind the Native sovereignty movementverified_publisherNational Geographic - Emily MartinPhotographer Kiliii Yüyan and model & activist Quannah Rose Chasinghorse teamed up to ensure an authentic portrayal of Native Americans that showed joy and determination. When photographer Kiliii Yüyan first saw the sun setting over the red rock formations in Tse’Bii’Ndzisgaii, or Monument Valley …
National GeographicA mecca for rap has emerged in the birthplace of jazz and bluesverified_publisherNational Geographic - Graham DickieThe edgy rhymes emanating from cities like Baton Rouge spill from a crucible of economic struggle and disenfranchisement. Baton Rouge, LouisianaThere’s a soundtrack of sorts that can emanate from just about any speaker in a Scotlandville apartment complex. As people move from building to building, …
National GeographicScared of sharks? This photographer aims to turn shark fear into fascinationverified_publisherNational Geographic - Thomas P. PeschakA lifelong passion for these ocean predators sparked a career in conservation photography and a mission to share the love. On a miserable day in the middle of winter, I push my then 60-year-old mother into the icy waters of the Atlantic. As a nearby great white shark comes to investigate, my mother …
National GeographicHow do you capture the ‘essence of touch’—especially during a pandemic?verified_publisherNational Geographic - Emily MartinNational Geographic photographer Lynn Johnson likes to document challenging subjects, so she took the time to get personal with a mother and child for the June cover. Lynn Johnson is no stranger to breaking barriers and exploring the human condition through her photography. A regular contributor to …
National GeographicFleeing violence in Venezuela, women migrants face callous indifferenceverified_publisherNational Geographic - Julett PinedaPhotos document the lives of migrant women in Lima, Peru as they strive to create safe spaces while longing for home. From her apartment’s rooftop just as the sun sets, Rosa Marín curves her left index and thumb to form a circle in the air. Her two fingertips meet and create a little tunnel that …
National GeographicThese artists transform garbage into garb to take a standverified_publisherNational Geographic - Ayodeji RotinwaIn the Democratic Republic of the Congo, artists’ creations protest the country’s plight as a dump for global waste. It started as a countercultural art movement in 2001. After years studying at the Academy of Fine Arts, Kinshasa—following teachers’ advice on creating work with “proper” materials, …
Fossil-finding ants amass haul of ancient creatures—and 4 more captivating talesBy National Geographic
