The Struggle

Hands reaching and clawing, upward and upward, fending off injustice and assault, and yet declining to yield no matter the outcome. This self-portrait image is part of a short series of images that reflect an internalization of the oppressive forces thrust upon people of color in every corner of this America.

James K. White is an amateur photographer living in San Diego, CA. He has been taking pictures since the age of 15, and continued using the camera to document crime and traffic collision scenes in his former career as a law enforcement officer. It wasn't until after his retirement in 2013 that he began exploring more artistic themes in photography. His influences include photographers like Carrie Mae Weems, Dana Scruggs, and the many Renaissance and Baroque painters who employed the technique of chiaroscuro. White has no social media presence.