Since June 2020, I have used my creativity and passion to engage communities in Maine on social justice. Although the beginnings of this project were not easy because we had the lockdown with Covid 19, I managed to convince a team of remarkable photographers as well as many community members to join me.

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The Kneeling Art Photography Project (KAPP) is a community social justice art project that explores the meaning and evolution of the Take-A-Knee gesture. 

In this project ten Maine photographers capture images of Maine people who work to end racism and secure social justice at local and national levels.

In 2021, the project grew and became the basis for multiple photographic exhibitions and panel discussions at Colby College, the Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA), the Innovative Media Research and Commercialization (IMRC) Center, the University of Maine, Orono, the Francis Hotel, and the Portland Media Center.

The project was also included in the 24th Maine International Film Festival, in Waterville, and has received extensive media coverage, including stories in the Portland Press Herald, the Bangor Daily News, Amjambo Africa Newspaper, Maine Public Radio, and WABI-TV.

 https://www.pressherald.com/2021/05/03/mainers-take-a-knee-for-photo-project-aimed-against-racism/ 

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In fact, 2020 showed us what we can do collectively to fight injustice.

Alas, the fight is not over yet!

In order to maintain the momentum of 2020 for social justice and the continued effort to end racism, we published the book titled “Taking a Knee for Change in 2023.

With the help of the community, we want to distribute 500 free “Taking a Knee for Change” books to schools and organizations in 2024.

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​Acknowledgments

The people and organizations listed below contributed to this project. I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to each of you for your precious time and your remarkable contribution throughout this project. Know that without your commitment, this project can neither see the light of day nor have the success and impact it deserves in the communities of Maine. The entire team of The Kneeling Art Photography Project is extremely grateful.

To earn more about the project please visit www.thekneelingartphotography.com

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