Ella Watson
Ella Watson was an African American woman who gained historical significance through her portrayal in a photograph by Gordon Parks in 1942. Working as a domestic cleaner in Washington D.C., she was chosen by Parks to represent the experiences of racism faced by African Americans during that era. Her striking image, captured while she held a broom in front of the American flag, became a powerful symbol of the struggle for civil rights and social justice.
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Ella Watson was chosen by Gordon Parks to speak about her experience with racism.
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