Early Life
He was the youngest of this many siblings.
What is 15?
He faced racism in class with his teacher telling him he'd either become a _______ or _______
What is a waiter and a porter?
What is Chicago?
He was born in this condition
What is stillborn?
When his mother passed away, he moved to this state and lived with his sister
He lands his first job as a _________ photographer
What is a government photographer?
He was named after this person
What is Doctor Gordon?
Before becoming famous he worked these 4 various jobs.
(name at least 3)
What is a
1. Waiter
2. Porter
3. Bus Boy
4. Piano Player
His work was featured in these two well known magazines
What is Vogue and life Magazine?
His mom died at this age
What is 15?
He bought his first camera for this much
What is $7.50?
His boss referred him to ________ to follow her around and capture photos of her life and grandchildren.
Who is Ella Watson?
A dip in substance this saved his life.
What is Ice Water?
Gordan Parks taught himself how to take professional photos in this amount of time.
What is one month?
His career was in a time of racial injustice otherwise know as the Jim Crow era
What is segregation?