Asian American Advocacy

Pulitzer Prize-Winning War Photographer, Cheryl Diaz Meyer, Speaks About Humanity, Awards and What Makes An Impactful Photo

On a recent Monday, I found myself sitting in the cozy living room of Pulitzer Prize-winning war photographer, Cheryl Diaz Meyer, silently thinking to myself how privileged I felt being there. Diaz Meyer graciously invited me into her home to conduct an audio interview. Over the course of an hour, we spoke about wide-ranging topics …

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Washington Post Features The Laughter Effect Work

Permission granted by The Washington Post to repost. Originally posted by The Washington Post on February 4, 2018. Image credit, CMSI. American University wants us to laugh together By Sarah Larimer People can seem so tense these days, Megan Rummler said. They walk around in their own orbits, consumed by their own thoughts and opinions. But …

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A Photo Story: Smithsonian’s National Zoo

A photo of a Schmidt’s red-tailed monkey taken on Jan. 22, 2018 at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. reveals a heart-shaped nose. Native to central Africa, these small monkeys are characterized by white cheeks and a long tail and are primarily frugivores (fruit-eaters). Elements of Photography: rule of thirds, emotion and texture. (Photo by …

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