Photo credit: Tom Jenz
"Purity or Freedom?"
Many Muslims believe Allah requires women to cover their hair, that head-covers convey a message of purity and godliness, that a headscarf engenders respect and honor for a woman.
Most American women of any race believe in the right to dress the way they choose. Clothing symbolizes more than just a fashion statement. For many women, that visual declaration is about equality, strength and independence.
Central City Stories is a collection of visual narratives from Milwaukee's central city by writer and fine arts photographer Tom Jenz. You can see more of his work at TomJenzAmerica.com.
