Unseen

Have you ever wondered what crucial stories from Black history were left on the cutting room floor? Discover the powerful, never-before-seen photographs from The New York Times archives that were deemed too controversial or unimportant for print, now brought to light for the first time. You'll go beyond the headlines to witness pivotal, intimate, and everyday moments of Black life that were previously hidden. Uncover the context behind these stunning images and gain a richer, more complete understanding of American history through the lives of the people who shaped it, but were never fully seen.

Dana Canedy is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the first woman and person of color to serve as administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes. A senior editor at The New York Times for two decades, her deep experience within the institution gave her unique access and insight into its vast, unpublished photo archives. This position allowed her to unearth the powerful, long-hidden images and stories of Black history that ultimately became the landmark collection, Unseen.