Sunshine Bracey and a Friend 1990

"Sunshine Bracey and a Friend" is a 1990 black and white photograph by American photographer Dawoud Bey. The image features a young girl with braided hair wearing a button-down shirt and shorts, while a friend, mostly obscured, sits behind her. The photograph is part of Bey’s series "Harlem, USA", a collection of portraits that explores the lives and experiences of Black residents in Harlem. The intimate composition and the girls’ candid expressions give a glimpse into the quiet moments of everyday life.