Ethiopia Girls Skate (2024)
Over the past several years, the presence of skateboarding has slowly but surely risen among the bustling streets of Addis Ababa. For Sosina Challa, this left no question but to want to be a part of it. Watching many others take to the streets, she taught herself how to skate but noticed there wasn’t much of a space for them and other girls to be themselves. Challa decided to host the first all-girls skating session where she met Hana Beles, who goes by Bee. In the beginning, Bee says, ‘I used to go [to the skatepark] and just watch her.’ After the two met, they formed Ethiopia Girls Skate, one of the first female-only skateboarding groups in Addis.
Megabi Girls Skate (2024)
Located in Shiromeda, a village in Addis Ababa, founder Israel Dejene created a safe space for young girls and their friends to come together and learn how to skate.
Timket Celebration (2024)
Amongst the many large holidays Ethiopia celebrates, in January, the city of Addis Ababa gathers by the thousands to celebrate the historic baptism of Jesus Christ.
Meskel Celebration (2023)
Ethiopian Orthodox Churches from all over Southern California gather in San Diego to celebrate the discovery of the “True Cross” of Jesus Christ by the Roman Empress Helena in the 4th century.
A Day at the Stoke (2023)
The 2nd annual event of the largest gathering of black surfers in the United States. Surfers from all over the nation come together in Huntington Beach, California to take part in the surf competition.
Palestinian Youth Movement (2023)
The Palestinian Youth Movement leads thousands in LA in peaceful protest at Pershing Square in response to the Israel and Palestinian conflict.
São Paulo, Brazil (2023)
Moments in Sau Paulo
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2021)
Moments in Addis Ababa and Debre Zeyit.
Essie Justice Group (2023)
A group of women enduring their loved ones facing incarceration, come together at Essie Justice Group in LA, and train to become leaders in their community.
Maui, Hawaii 2021
Moments in Maui