Newsman Being Frisked at Muslim Rally in Chicago after 1963

This black and white photograph, “Newsman Being Frisked at Muslim Rally in Chicago,” was taken by the renowned photographer Gordon Parks, known for his work exploring social issues and the African American experience. The image captures a tense moment, showing a newsman being frisked by a police officer at a Muslim rally. Parks’s composition emphasizes the newsman’s vulnerability as he faces the officer with his back turned, highlighting the power dynamic and the potential for conflict. This poignant photograph exemplifies Parks’s signature style, which combined documentary realism with a strong sense of social commentary.