Candacy Taylor is an award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Taylor has spent over two decades exploring and documenting various aspects of American culture, including music, art, history, and traditions. From the deep South to the bustling city streets, Taylor's work captures the essence of America in all its complexity, nuance, and dynamism.

Taylor's current project, the critically acclaimed book Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America, tells the story of the historic travel guide for Black motorists during the Jim Crow era. Through meticulous research and stunning visuals, Taylor brings to life the experiences of African American travelers who used the Green Book to navigate a dangerous and discriminatory landscape. Overground Railroad has been praised as a "timely and necessary" book that sheds light on a little-known aspect of American history.

In addition to her work as an author, Taylor is an accomplished photographer whose images have been featured in numerous galleries and exhibitions. Her photographs capture the vitality and beauty of everyday life, from the colorful streets of New Orleans to the vibrant neighborhoods of Detroit.

Taylor's commitment to cultural preservation and storytelling has earned her numerous awards and honors, including a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, a Harvard University Fellowship, and a fellowship with the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard. She has also been published in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and The Paris Review, among other prestigious publications.

Taylor's work not only educates and informs but also inspires us to celebrate the rich diversity and resilience of American culture. Whether through her writing, photography, or cultural advocacy, she is a leading voice in the contemporary cultural landscape, and a gifted storyteller who illuminates the human experience with passion and sensitivity.