"I was stripped of the research safety nets I had in the past. Without statistics and the distant eye of a journalist, I was left with raw experience and a series of unanswerable questions."

Aaron Huey (1975)
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About Aaron Huey

Aaron Huey is a renowned American photojournalist and documentary photographer. He is known for his powerful and impactful photographic work that focuses on social justice issues in the United States, particularly the struggles faced by Native American communities. His photographs have been featured in prestigious publications and his TED talk on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation went viral, bringing attention to the challenges faced by indigenous people. Huey's work is a powerful testament to the importance of visual storytelling in raising awareness and driving social change.

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