Framing Fatherhood: A Celebration of Black Fathers - Hardcover

by Imani M. Cheers (Author)

Framing Fatherhood is a stunning and moving photographic celebration of culture, fatherhood, masculinity, and blackness from some of today's prominent Black male photographers.

In Framing Fatherhood, acclaimed curator and producer Dr. Imani M. Cheers brings together the vision of 21 prominent and well-respected Black photographers and 9 essayists to capture and share the beauty of Black fatherhood.

With photography from prolific visual storytellers devoted to capturing varying expressions of the Black experience, like Reginald Cunningham, Anthony Geathers, Jamel Shabazz, and Michael A. McCoy, Dr. Cheers has gathered together an inspiring group of men to share the often overlooked beauty found within seeing Black men as individuals, fathers, role models, and community members.

A celebratory and thought-provoking collection of photography and short essays, Framing Fatherhood is a must-have for lovers of visual art and the inherent goodness of the human spirit.

Author Biography

Dr. Imani M. Cheers is an award-winning digital storyteller, director, producer and filmmaker. As a professor of practice, Dr. Cheers uses a variety of mediums including video, photography, television, and film to document and discuss issues impacting and involving people of the African Diaspora.