Expressive midcentury photos highlight race relations
| In 1948, six years before the civil rights movement would officially begin, Gordon Parks became Life magazine’s first Black staff photographer. During his nearly three decades with the publication, he made an indelible impression not only on its glossy pages, but also on American society as a whole, producing powerful photo essays highlighting social justice issues. His first pitch to the magazine, called “Harlem Gang Leader,” was a bit of a shock to the system for mid-20th century readers, and its impact cemented him as a powerful auteur. Click below to learn more about his career and view his work. – The Nice Newsroom |
© Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy Live News  CultureGordon Parks: How Life Magazine’s First Black Staff Photographer Shed Light on Social JusticeView His Iconic Shots |
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