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West Coast Hip Hop Through The Lens Of a Photographer
Oakland Picture Lady: Tales of a 90’s Girl is a behind the scenes journey told by someone who experienced it all. This coffee table book features over 100 original images from photographer Traci Bartlow.
Traci shares stories that were pivotal in shaping how she worked in the entertainment world. These stories involve Hip Hop legends like Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls, Queen Latifah and more .
Note: This book is in Pre-order and is expected to ship Spring 2026 .
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Inside this book
Original Images
Reflections, Poetry, Short Stories
About the author
Traci Bartlow is an accomplished educator, and speaker, known for her captivating storytelling and insightful commentary on issues of race, identity, and social justice. With a deep commitment to healing historic traumas and amplifying black voices and narratives, Traci has has a longstanding career of community service and social justice through arts engagement.
Traci's work has been widely recognized for its power to inspire empathy and create meaningful dialogue across cultures and communities. She has been invited to speak at numerous universities and conferences, where she shares her unique perspectives on topics ranging from race and gender to education and activism. In addition to her writing and speaking, Traci is also an experienced educator, having taught at both the high school and university levels.
A lifelong learner and avid reader, she currently resides in Oakland, California, where she is the owner and operator of B-Love’s Guest House and continues to write, teach, and advocate for social change.
