A mind-boggling temperature of 92 degrees and record-breaking fundraising—to the tune of $3 million—set the stage on Tuesday evening in New York City, as The Gordon Parks Foundation presented its annual awards ceremony, dinner, and auction.
The gala celebrated 20 years of preserving and promoting the legacy of renowned civil rights photojournalist Gordon Parks—the first African American photographer ever commissioned by Vogue. While honoring John Legend, Elizabeth Alexander, Chance the Rapper, Henry Taylor, and Lonnie Ali, the night also shone a spotlight on the many culture-shifting achievements of the late Muhammad Ali; Parks’ longtime friend, muse, and collaborator.
