In 1936, South Carolina was marked by the lingering challenges of the Great Depression, which had left much of the United States struggling to recover. For rural communities, particularly African American tenant farmers, life was shaped by economic hardship, federal relief efforts, and ongoing societal inequalities. The photo of a family standing in front of a worn-down home serves as a testament to the difficult conditions faced by many during this era, reflecting both the poverty of the time and the resilience of those who endured it.…