New York, United States. 19th May, 2026. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Samantha Barry attends The Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner and Auction 2026 at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 19, 2026 in New York City. Credit: Ron Adar/Alamy Live News

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