This inaugural and commemorative book MFON offers a global view of the impact of women photographers of African descent. MFON is named after Mmekutmfon "Mfon" Essien, an acclaimed Nigerian-boarn American photographer who died of breast cancer at age 34. The conversation will feature co-founders and award winning photographers Laylah Amatullah Barrayn and Adama Delphine Fawundu. Joining them are MFON photographers Fabiola Jean-Louis, Renee Cox, and Nona Faustine. MFON‘s deputy editor, Crystal Whaley will moderate. A book signing will follow.