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SHARECROPPER, 1939. An African American sharecropper feeding the pigs on a farm
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SHARECROPPER, 1939. An African American sharecropper feeding the pigs on a farm
SHARECROPPER, 1939.
An African American sharecropper feeding the pigs on a farm in Granville County, North Carolina. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939
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1939 Barefoot Barn Black Busy Child Chore Dorothea Farm Farmer Farming Father Feed Feeding Great Depression July Lange New Deal North Carolina Poverty Rural Sharecropper Shelter Summer Tenant Southeast
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SHARECROPPER, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Struggles and Resilience of African American Farmers
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. This poignant black-and-white photograph captures a moment frozen in time during the Great Depression era. In Granville County, North Carolina, an African American sharecropper tends to his daily chores on a rural farm. The image showcases a father and son bond as they work together to feed the pigs in their care. The scene is both familiar and heart-wrenching; it reveals the harsh realities faced by many African Americans who were trapped in a cycle of poverty and exploitation as sharecroppers. With bare feet firmly planted on the ground, this young boy embodies strength beyond his years as he assists his father with this essential task. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in July 1939, this powerful image offers us insight into the lives of those affected by economic hardship during that tumultuous period. It serves as a reminder of the resilience exhibited by individuals like this hardworking man who persevered through adversity. Lange's lens captures not only physical labor but also sheds light on emotional connections within families enduring challenging circumstances. This photograph stands as a testament to human determination amidst trying times while highlighting racial inequality prevalent at that time. As we reflect upon history through images such as these, let us remember and honor those whose stories often went untold—the unsung heroes who worked tirelessly to provide for their families despite facing immense obstacles along their journey towards survival and
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