What is your definition of successful?

My definition of successful is when one does what they love to do and makes an impact on the world in some way.What have you given up to become successful?

I have given up my lifestyle, friends, and other aspects of my life to become successful.What did Parks give up to become successful?

Parks gave up his way of life, and his personal relationships in order to be successful.

Who was Genevieve Young's father?

Mr.Young was a photographer.How much was Parks advanced to write his first book (and eventual best-selling autobiography)?
How much money did Elijah Muhammad offer Parks to do a story on The Nation of Islam?
Why did Parks refuse the money?

Parks refused the money because he personally didnt believe in those ideals.What was significant about the movie The Learning Tree?

The Learning Tree was the first movie directed by an African American man.What was significant about the character Shaft?

Shaft represented Gordon Parks.What was Gordon Parks' choice of weapons?

Gordon Park's weapon of choice is the camera.What reason did Genevieve Young give for the divorce?

She felt as if Gordon have trouble in his life and it was taking from her life by dealing with it.In 1984, Parks directed Solomon Northrup's Odyssey. What recent feature film told the same story?

Who was Gordon Parks, jr?

Gordon Parks Jr. was Gordon Parks son.What is your favorite Gordon Parks photo?

My favorite Gordon Parks photo is his photograph with the man peeking his head out of the sewer.What will you remember about Gordon Parks in ten years?

I will remember how Gordon Parks sacrificed his way of life, and fought through racism in order to make an impact on the world and to become the successful man we all know today.