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Selma Nouri

Documenting the overlooked legacy of debutante balls for Black American youth

In Social Season, Miranda Barnes’ debut photo book published by MACK’s imprint Important Flowers, cotillions are spaces where teens tenderly display pride and aspiration

11 February 2026
Bookshelf, Race & Representation, Youth Culture
1 hour ago
Selma Nouri 11 February 2026
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