Nicole Smith and John Ray, who are in a long-time relationship, embrace during the 90th annual Bud Billiken parade in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday, August 10, 2019. Ray says, " I enjoy coming here because its my favorite parade... it's apart of black culture, its my nationality." Ray has been attending since he was 13 and Smith has attended for the past twenty years, for the Chicago Tribune.
Jairo Garcia, 39, an attendee of the 50th annual Pride Parade, poses for a portrait before the march begins on Montrose Rd. in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood on June 30, 2019, for the Chicago Tribune.
Jessica Pattelena, the sister of Rhonda Pattelena — a victim whose former partner was accused of her murder — poses for a portrait while sharing stories about Rhonda.
Artist Xander Berkeley poses in Dime Gallery during the opening exhibition of his gallery 'X-cavation' on Nov. 5, 2019 in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, for the Chicago Tribune.
Oyster River High School student Anna Blezard, 18, poses during senior prom in Durham, New Hampshire on May 12, 2021. Oyster River High School juniors and seniors gathered outside, on the school's turf field, to celebrate what was called a Mask-erade, instead of a prom. The event marked the first time such a gathering has been possible since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago. Most proms and even graduation ceremonies either didn't happen or were drastically altered last year
Fraternal twins Ella and Rylie Cress, 11, pose for a portrait outside their New Marshfield, Ohio home.
Mia Barnes poses during an Athens, Ohio sunset.
Brooklyn Bridge, New York.
Gary Clark Jr. performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park on Aug. 4, 2019.