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“You have a 45mm automatic pistol on your lap, and I have a 35mm camera on my lap, and my weapon is just as powerful as yours. (To Black Panther militant Eldridge Cleaver)”

Quote by Gordon Parks

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Gordon Parks, born on November 30, 1912, was an exceptional photographer, writer, and filmmaker. His work spanned a wide range of fields, from social documentary to fashion photography, and he is renowned for his profound social insight and artistic expression. more

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