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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
A portrait of Faith

This portrait of Faith is a celebration of natural black hair - a symbol of resilience, identity and unyielding beauty. In a world that often defines beauty by restrictive standards, natural hair is frequently marginalized, deemed unprofessional or unpolished.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: welkom, South Africa
Camera: ILCE-7M4
Copyright: © Bongani tshabalala