Elyssa Goodman

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Photos That Marry Art and Journalism Seamlessly

Award-winning photographer Rose Marie Cromwell shares intimate, unseen sides of Miami and Havana
Elyssa Goodman
2.20.19
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The Overlooked History of African American Skate Culture

The new documentary 'United Skates' explores the influence of roller skating on the civil rights movement and the birth of hip-hop.
Elyssa Goodman
2.14.19
LGBTQ

The Queer Personal Trainers Tackling Heteronormativity One Deadlift at a Time

"We know our community has more trauma around body dysmorphia and greater likelihood of depression… understanding it will go a long way in creating a culture of inclusivity."
Elyssa Goodman
11.29.18
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These Photos Disrupt the Male Gaze

With roots in Riot Grrrl, photographer Whitney Hubbs makes images that challenge norms and herself.
Elyssa Goodman
11.19.18
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These Stunning Photos Celebrate the Beauty and Power of Ethiopia

Photographer Aïda Muluneh's work defies Western perceptions of the East African nation.
Elyssa Goodman
9.28.18
LGBTQ

Inside the Beautiful World of Same-Sex Ballroom Dancing

Mainstream competitive ballroom dance contests still don't allow same-sex competitors. A new documentary explores the LGBTQ scene that formed as the result of that ban.
Elyssa Goodman
8.23.18
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These Powerful Images of Chicago's South Side Are Filled with Love

Photographer Tonika Lewis Johnson​ sheds light on her community’s beauty at a time when outsiders associate it with violence and crime.
Elyssa Goodman
8.14.18
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Radically Intimate Photos of Parenthood

In spite of the world’s cruelties, the Israeli-born photographer Elinor Carucci chooses love.
Elyssa Goodman
8.9.18
Film

You Need to See 'Girlfriends,' the First Film to Really Tackle Female Friendship

The 1978 cult classic is beloved by Lena Dunham, Greta Gerwig, and Wes Anderson.
Elyssa Goodman
7.26.18
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Peyton Fulford's Intimate and Vulnerable Photos of Queer Southern Youth

With her series “Infinite Tenderness,” the photographer develops a new narrative for LGBTQ kids in the South.
Elyssa Goodman
7.9.18
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Laylah Amatullah Barrayn Celebrates Women Photographers of the African Diaspora

The photojournalist uplifts underrepresented voices in her photography and curation.
Elyssa Goodman
7.5.18
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Lissa Rivera's Photos Defy Gender Norms

With her partner and muse, she’s creating a new visual language of gender representation.
Elyssa Goodman
5.14.18
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