Don Hogan Charles, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Don Hogan Charles

American photographer

Date of Birth: 09-Sep-1938

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 15-Dec-2017

Profession: photographer, photojournalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Don Hogan Charles (September 9, 1938 – December 15, 2017) was an American photographer.
He was the first African-American staff photographer hired by The New York Times. Among the iconic photos taken by Charles was one of human rights activist Malcolm X holding a carbine while peering out a window.
The photo, which Charles took for Ebony, became emblematic of the determination of Malcolm X to protect his family "by any means necessary".Charles was employed by The New York Times in 1964 until he retired in 2007.
His freelance work also appeared in major international publications such as Der Spiegel and Paris Match, his commercial clients included Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta and Pan American World Airways.Charles' work is in the collections of MOMA and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.