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ZUMA Press Represents JAMES EDWARD BATES: The 21st Century Ku Klux Klan
Laguna Beach, CA - July 16, 2003
The latest package to hit ZUMA's front page is "Racial Challenges: The 21st Century Ku Klux Klan" by JAMES EDWARD BATES. This reportage represents over five years of work to record the beliefs, traditions and activities of the Ku Klux Klan, an organization associated with a long history of violence and racial intolerance. While many of us would like to think of the KKK as an organization from a bygone era, Bates demonstrates that its still very active today.
Born and raised in the racially charged state of Mississippi, Bates envisions this as the first chapter in a lifelong commitment to document not only racial divides in the U.S. but throughout the world.
Remaining objective throughout this project is important to Bates. "It is not my place to judge the beliefs of the individuals or groups documented," he said. "My work is about communication. It is key to opening any opportunity for change. Perhaps my efforts to give these people a voice will provide a window for them to hear the voice of others."
His project is drawing significant attention. His work will be showcased at the prestigious 15th International Festival of Photojournalism, Visa Pour L'Image, Perpignan from August 30 to September 14, 2003. It will also have a permanent place in The Middle Passage & African American History Museum. The museum plans to show Bates' exhibit in all major U.S. cities.
To view this and two other reportage collections, visit the NEW REPORTAGE category on the front page of www.ZUMApress.com, or type KKK Bates in the search box.
To book an assignment with Bates, please contact Trish Murphy at 949.481.3747.
About ZUMA Press
Incorporated in 1995 by photojournalists for photojournalists, ZUMA Pres is now the world's largest independent press agency and wire service. Establishing the first Website for image download back in early '90s, ZUMA now represents over 1,200 photographers worldwide and 33 of the best picture agencies around the globe, as well as over three dozen major newspapers. ZUMA photographers have won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer, World Press, BOP and POY.
ZUMA properties include: Bearing Witness Book Series, picture books that have to seen; DOUBLEtruck magazine, the ultimate showcase of cutting-edge photojournalism; Keystone Picture Agency, the best visual history of the 20th century and beyond; KONA Pictures, art and commerce with flair; zReportage.com, the high-end, elite photojournalism service; and ZUMA Press, the flagship premium wire service for news, entertainment and sports pictures!
For more information, visit ZUMApress.com.
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