Vanessa Mwingira is a Pro-black photographer based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. PunkandBlack is the artistry name used by Vanessa and it gives life to the fact that we are unapologetic about our fro's and skin tone. PunkandBlack provides a platform where people can relate to each other and see beauty in the different shades of black while bearing them away from the westernized standards of beauty. Vanessa Mwingira is also a part of The African Photojournalism Database which is a joint project of the World Press Photo Foundation and Everyday Africa.