Emory Douglas, Bobby Rush and Kathleen Cleaver

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A black-and-white photograph of Emory Douglas, Bobby Rush and Kathleen Cleaver, by Platon. Congressman Rush stands at the center with Douglas and Cleaver gathered closely together behind each of his shoulders. All three are depicted from the thighs up, looking directly at the viewer, and with serious expressions on their faces. Rush is wearing a black suit with a light tone dress shirt, and a light tone tie with repeating bands of three, thin stripes. His hands are folded over each other and held loosely at his waist. Standing behind Rush’s proper right shoulder is Douglas. His proper right hand is resting on Rush’s shoulder, and he has his chin propped on his hand. He is wearing a black collared shirt and dark jeans. Standing behind Rush’s proper left shoulder is Cleaver. Her proper right hand is resting on Rush’s shoulder, and she has her chin propped on her hand.

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