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Cape Artist Teaches Photography to Tribal Women in a Remote Region of Kenya

By Mindy Todd
Published June 22, 2016 at 11:45 AM EDT
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Samburu women practice photography
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Samburu women practice photography
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Julia Cumes and Samburu women
Maria
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Julia Cumes and Samburu women
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admiring photo prints
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admiring photo prints
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Mampayun
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Mampayun
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J. Cumes with Samburu elders
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J. Cumes with Samburu elders

Cape Cod-based photographer Julia Cumes traveled to Kenya this past winter to teach photography to tribal women. On The Point, Mindy Todd talks with her about the workshop and its larger goals to help empower women and enable them to document their lives. Here is a link to Ms. Cumes' upcoming talk and show (Monday, June 27) at the Cape Cod Cultural Center.
 

 

 

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Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.
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