
In reference to the Crown Act, Dinah West shares her favorite hairstyles Saturday, March 6, 2023 in Columbia, Mo. “I really liked locs,” West said. “They were the most expressive hairstyle that I’ve had. I felt so free.”

A self portrait made on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. Double exposure was used to create the special effect.

Thomas Austin looks into the camera in his home on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Coral Gables, Fl.
Tyler Clayton finds the best eggs at Hy-Vee on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in Columbia. "You gotta give them a tiny shake just to be sure," Clayton said.

Thomas Austin smiles during an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his home in Coral Gables, Fl. Austin recently turned 3 years old.
Max Quinn stands for a portrait on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 at Lee Hills Hall in Columbia. Quinn is a student in the Missouri School of Journalism studying reporting.

Barbara Buffaloe sits in Uprise Bakery on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 in Columbia, Mo. Buffaloe was the former sustainability manager and is running for mayor of Columbia.