Gordon Roger Alexander Buchannan Parks (November 30, 1912 - March 7, 2006) was a groundbreaking African-American photographer, musician, poet, novelist, journalist, activist and film director. He is best remembered for his photo essays for "Life" magazine and as the director of the 1971 film "Shaft". Wikipedia
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The Gordon Parks Collection at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott, Kansas is the first collection of his works to be displayed in his hometown. www.kansastravel.org/gordonparkscollection.htm