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Never Before Seen Photographs of the Young Andy Warhol

“Before They Were Famous: Behind The Lens of William John Kennedy” is an... more

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Zeddie Little: The Ridiculously Photogenic Guy Has Been Identified (PHOTO)

His name is Zeddie W. Little. He's a 25-year-old New Yorker and he's been... more

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'The Royal Dozen'--Alexia Sinclair's Magnificent Portraits of Some of the Most Influential Men in History

Princes, warlords, dandies and diplomats take the stage to form a lavish series of... more

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The Studs Terkel Centenary: Chicago Celebrates Legendary Studs Terkel

May 16th marks the 100th anniversary of Studs Terkel’s birth and an occasion to... more

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Legendary combat photographer Horst Faas dies at the age of 79

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This is Oakland

There’s Ben & John, best friends and Community Ambassadors. Both Oakland natives, they exude an infectious positive energy. Before he dies, Ben wants to skydive to see why anyone would want to jump out of an airplane.

There’s Myles, a nine-year-old poet from New Jersey who enjoys playing PlayStation in his spare time. When he’s President he’s going to outlaw beer companies and eliminate taxes for those who make less than $250K a year.

There’s Chris, a tough-looking guy with a scar across the side of his face that he got in a fight. He sells food stamps for a living now, but since he was a child he’s wanted to be a biologist. He’s still working on that.

There’s Lordleon, a crossing guard on the corner of Grand and Lakeshore since 1996. When they tried to relocate him, the store owners offered to pay for him to stand on the same corner. He could “cook an elephant if it would stand still” and is terrified of snakes.

There’s Dillan, a drop-dead gorgeous aspiring model who began to transition from male to female about a year ago. She can’t afford the hormone treatments yet. Modeling is helping her gain confidence. She hasn’t been able to come out to her father.

Every day, Projet En Vue is adding to a growing archive of the stories of people who make up the social fabric of Oakland. Oakland is a community of artists, entrepreneurs, rebels, and immigrants. The people here don’t just live their lives. They live their lives with vision and purpose. The stories we have collected through Projet En Vue are strikingly diverse. The only criteria for participation in the project is that one must have a connection to Oakland. We walk around with a voice recorder and a camera, and ask people to share their stories. Some of them we flagged down on the street, and some of them found us.

Outsiders have many preconceptions about Oakland, and not all of the stereotypes are unfounded. I know. The day before we began the project, I was violently mugged by two men in East Oakland. Oakland is a place filled with extremes. There is profound pain, poverty, and neglect here. The schools are like prisons. Kids grow up not knowing that college is even a remote possibility for them. There is also profound beauty here. It is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse communities in America, and even in the most underserved neighborhoods, the dream of social mobility is alive and well. People can make it here. It is a city filled with potential and possibilities. This duality is evident in every interview we have conducted.

This project has permanently changed the way that we view and interact with people in our community. It is changing the way that we and the people who interact with our project perceive “strangers.” Personally, this project has given me a purpose: to document individuals’ stories and experiences and put them “in view.” I will be doing this for the rest of my life. The experience of interviewing strangers on a daily basis and learning from them is not something I could ever give up.

The next stage of our project is a full-color photo book featuring fifty portraits of people in Oakland. We want to create a tangible representation of our project that will be distributed nationally. We hope that our book will help create a sense of pride in Oakland and will help both residents and non-residents understand its complexity. 25% of our proceeds for the book will be donated to the Ella Baker Center, an organization committed to unlocking the power of low-income people, people of color, and their allies through organizing, leadership development, and advocacy.

To meet the cost of self-publishing our book and printing it locally and sustainably, we have launched a Kickstarter campaign. We have 19 days left to reach our funding goal. This project is intended to serve our community, and we need the help of our community to make it possible. Donate to our campaign here: http://kck.st/HOhPv2

Learn more about Projet En Vue at www.projetenvue.orgThere’s Ben & John, best friends and Community Ambassadors. Both Oakland... more

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Wisdom: From Chicago to Oakland (So Far to Go)

Projet En Vue is documenting and sharing the stories of Oakland residents. Visit us at... more

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Inside Occupy Oakland

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Freak-Show Big-Money Auction: Warhol’s “Double Elvis” Brings $37 Million

An iconic portrait of Elvis Presley by pop artist Andy Warhol went for $37 Million... more

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Photography: super moon and electrical storm over Denver | Scholars and Rogues

Two shots from Supermoon Saturday night in Denver from Greg Thow. The electrical storm... more

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Toast to Freedom: Celebrating Amnesty International’s 50th Anniversary

“Toast to Freedom” is a music video dedicated to human rights activism... more

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The Grand Luncheonette: Sadly, No Place Left at the Table

Fred Hakim, last of the old-time Times Square hot-dog vendors, has died at the age of... more

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Warhol’s Cowboy “Double Elvis” Could Bring $50 Million at Auction!

An iconic portrait of Elvis Presley by pop artist Andy Warhol is poised to go for as... more

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Père Lachaise: For the Living

Writer and photographer Linda Donahue takes the readers of ParisienSalon.com on a... more

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Drag Queen Bowling

The title says it all! Part of the upcoming documentary "scottchurch's... more

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scottchurch's DRAG

A six minute sneak peak at an upcoming film which examines the drag queen culture with... more

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The Fight Club Girls

Glamor takes a backseat to gritty with this unique photo shoot as models put away the... more

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Signs of spring

"From the sight of budding crocuses and tulips, to the joys of shaving your cat,... more

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The World's Largest Art Project For Charity

Peace Love & Photography is a web series about the Making of "The... more

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New Interview With Bubb Rubb (woo woo!)

Bubb Rubb, Oakland, California. West Oakland, California. Twenty-first and Myrtle. I... more

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