Bob Adelman initially planned to be a lawyer. Instead, he channeled his passion for justice into photography. The world-renowned photojournalist has covered social and political issues for a wide variety of publications, including The New York Times Magazine and London’s Sunday Times Magazine. His photographs are in major museums and have been exhibited at the Smithsonian. Adelman has also written and/or produced numerous books, including Mine Eyes Have Seen, a chronicle of the civil rights struggle.
Civil rights photographer Bob Adelman interviewed by Tavis Smiley from PBS
Tavis Smiley, PBS, 19 Dec 2007