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EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 23 MIN

Deborah Willis Reflects on 25 Years of 'Reflections in Black'

from All Of It with Alison Stewart · host WNYC

In 2000, photographer Deborah Willis released her book, Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers - 1840 to the Present. Twenty five years later, Willis, who is also an NYU professor and Chair of the Department of Photography & Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts, is releasing an updated anniversary edition of the book. Plus, Willis has also organized a companion exhibit, "Reflections in Black: A Reframing," on view at Tisch through December 21. Deborah Willis reflects on the anniversary and talks more about preserving Black photography is important. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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