Mississippi freedom marcher, Washington, D.C. 1963

Roy DeCarava's 1963 photograph, "Mississippi freedom marcher, Washington, D.C.," captures the solemn expression of a young woman participating in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The stark black and white image, a hallmark of DeCarava's style, emphasizes the participant's stoic demeanor and the gravity of the moment. Her determined gaze, captured in close-up, reflects the historical significance of the march and the ongoing struggle for civil rights. This powerful image serves as a testament to the human cost of the fight for equality in the United States.