'Regarding Paul R. Williams' Honors Legacy Of LA's Barrier-Breaking Black Architect

'Photographer Janna Ireland aims to capture intimacy and relationships in her work, which she says focuses primarily on Black life in America. In a new book, Ireland turns her lens outward, to showcase the legacy of barrier-breaking architect Paul R. Williams, and introduce his work to a larger audience. Regarding Paul R. Williams: A Photographer's View is a collection of 280 photographs by Ireland that celebrate the career of the first Black licensed architect west of the Mississippi. His work helped shape the landscape of Los Angeles and brought good design within reach of all, regardless of race.'