Pauline Terry and Her Husband, Detroit after 1950

Gordon Parks’s "Pauline Terry and Her Husband, Detroit" is a striking black and white photograph that captures a moment in the lives of an African American couple in Detroit. Taken after 1950, the image showcases Parks’s talent for capturing the dignity and resilience of his subjects. The couple, dressed in their Sunday best, stand side-by-side, the man holding a book, and his wife looking directly at the camera. This photograph, part of Parks's "The American Folk" series, is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the enduring strength of family.