Washington, D.C. in 1942 was not the easiest place in the world for a Negro to get along.
Gordon ParksI'd become sort of involved in things that were happening to people. No matter what color they be, whether they be Indians, or Negroes, the poor white person or anyone who was I thought more or less getting a bad shake.
Gordon ParksI have never known anyone important enough to consume me in anger beyond a few hours. Better to depart their existence before they poison your own.
Gordon ParksBut I do feel a little teeny right now that I'm just about ready to start, and winter is entering. Half past autumn has arrived.
Gordon Parks