Henry Brooks 1941

"Henry Brooks" is a black and white photograph by Jack Delano, taken in 1941. The photograph depicts an older African American man, Henry Brooks, sitting on a porch, looking up and slightly to the right. The man is dressed in simple clothing, and his face is etched with the lines of a life lived. The image is a poignant reminder of the hardships faced by African Americans during the Jim Crow era. Delano's photograph is a powerful example of social documentary photography, and it provides a glimpse into the lives of everyday people during a turbulent period in American history.