Don Hogan Charles

Donald Hogan "Don" Charles (September 9, 1938 – December 24, 2017) was an American photographer. He was the first African-American staff photographer hired by "The New York Times". He was known for his photography during the Civil Rights Movement and of Malcolm X. He was born in New York City.
Death.
On December 24, 2017, Charles died in East Harlem, New York City of a currently unknown illness at the age of 79.