Journalism in Ethiopia
Thu, May 29
|Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Photojournalist Jemal Countess offers a powerful look into the realities of reporting from Ethiopia. Through firsthand stories and striking visuals, this presentation and discussion will delve into the challenges, responsibilities, and impact of journalism.
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May 29, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
About The Event
About Jemal Countess
Jemal Countess enters his 33rd year as professional photographer and photojournalist. Periodically tutored by his father since the age of 9, Jemal gleaned his early inspiration from the likes of photographers Larry Burrows, Sebastiao Salgado and James Nachtway. Jemal landed his first professional job in 1990 for the Community News, a Washington DC-based newspaper published by Howard University. Upon graduation in 1992, Jemal began a long stint as a music and concert shooter while working on news and documentary projects that eventually carried him to New York City in 1994. While stringing for the Associated Press and documenting New York nightlife, Jemal's client and documentary work appeared in music magazines from Japan to Germany. Jemal has shot music legends like Tito Puente, Chaka Khan, Grace Jones, La India, Patti Labelle and Mary J. Blige while documenting some of New York's legendary music venues and parties . In…
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