Bruce Davidson shows the struggle of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement by showcasing how hard it was to take care of children in such a small apartment in Harlem, New York City. The mother’s eyes seem so weary, as if she’s been through a lot of trouble making ends meet. The apartment looks a little messy, but she still tries to make the best out of it. One thing that Davidson shows in this picture is how similar African American mothers are to any other mother in America: tired and fatigued, yet still alive and moving.