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Decolonizing photojournalism by shifting the lens to highlight BIPOC stories

Photojournalism has a significant impact on public perceptions, but it often reinforces harmful stereotypes when utilized by mainstream media.

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Sikh Journalist
Feb 18, 2025
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A care package was dropped off by the volunteers at the Downtown Seva Initiative, an annual program in which Sikh high school students distribute care packages to those in need on the coldest day of the year in downtown Toronto. This photo was taken on December 27, 2024 (Kuwarjeet/Sikh Journalist).

For decades, photojournalism has played a crucial role i…

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