Have photographs in the news media ever made you wonder, ‘Why did they print that photograph?’ Since the time of the Civil War news photographs have spurred conversation and often controversy.

Legendary Associated Press Photo Editor Hal Buell will speak on Wednesday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. in George Pearl Hall in the Architecture and Planning Building (2401 Central Ave NE).

Join Hal Buell for a discussion where you make the call about controversial photos; to publish or not to publish? This talk is free and open to the public.

It is hosted by the New Mexico Humanities Council, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the UNM Department of Communication, the UNM Law School Art Committee and New Mexico Press Women. The Informed Citizen Initiative and Pulizer Prizes are also partners.