James Barnard Jackson, "Shake Back," Quinn Kareen Millage, and Brian Jackon, "Lil Collins," Transylvania, Louisiana 1999

Deborah Luster's 1999 photograph, "Shake Back," portrays three young black men in Transylvania, Louisiana. The photograph is a candid portrait that captures the subjects in a moment of camaraderie. The composition emphasizes the intimacy of the group, with the men standing close together and looking directly at the camera. Luster's work is known for its focus on the lives of marginalized communities and the power of photography to give voice to the unheard. "Shake Back" is a poignant reminder of the beauty and strength of Black life in rural America.