Gordon Parks was known for his photographic essays in the Life Magazine and the director of Shaft, a famous movie. He was also a composer, a musician, a painter, and a writer.
To me this picture portrays views on life. The first picture can show a group of women who are devoted to their god. It's as if they were standing up for their own beliefs. Or possibly coming together to stand up to someone. Together they are a family and what unites them is their devotion.
The second picture portrays a beautiful woman doing her daily ritual of getting prepared for the day. Her appearance is important because she must present herself as she is; classy and educated. She holds a mirror with her left hand to make sure she doesn't mess up because the way she looks is a priority and highly significant for her. Unlike many women, she is different because she carries herself in a more caring way. She doesn't paint her face for society but for her love and passion of being a woman,
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