Brenda Lathers, St. Gabriel, Louisiana 29 - 1999

"Brenda Lathers, St. Gabriel, Louisiana" is a 1999 photograph by Deborah Luster. The image depicts a young Black woman, Brenda Lathers, in a striped shirt, standing in a field. This work is part of Luster's photographic series, "One Big Self," a poignant exploration of the lives of women living in rural Louisiana, which focuses on the strength, resilience, and everyday experiences of Black women in the American South. The photograph is a testament to Luster's keen eye for capturing both the intimate and the universal in her subjects.