April 1941. "Street urchin, Black Belt, Chicago." Also seen here. 35mm negative by Edwin Rosskam for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.
This kid makes me wanna cry. And I'm a guy.
I've noticed, many who visit here have had a similar reaction to one photo or another - I know I have. How special to go online and find an image that touches you so deeply.
Many, many thanks Dave!
Looking at his eyes I just felt a chill, and it made me want to cry. I never have that kind of reaction. What an amazing photo.
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