For Bernal, photography was a potent tool in affirming the value of Mexican American communities who lacked visibility and agency.
via Aperture: https://aperture.org/editorial/louis-carlos-bernals-intimate-portrayals-of-the-chicano-experience/
With every photograph that he’s taking of every Mexican American person, he’s making a political statement. He’s saying, Look at this person. This person has dignity.
https://aperture.org/editorial/louis-carlos-bernals-intimate-portrayals-of-the-chicano-experience/