Don Hogan Charles
Hogan Charles photographed in the late 1960s.
Born	Don Hogan Charles (1938-09-09)September 9, 1938 New York City
Died	(2017-12-15)December 15, 2017
Nationality	American
Occupation	Photographer

Don Hogan Charles (September 9, 1938 – December 15, 2017)^[1] was an American photographer. He was the firstAfrican-American staff photographer hired byThe New York Times.^[2] In his four decades there, Charles photographed notable subjects includingCoretta Scott King,John Lennon,Malcolm X andMuhammad Ali.

Charles was born "Daniel James Charles" in New York City on September 9, 1938, to James Charles and Elizabeth Ann Hogan who were immigrants from the Caribbean.^[3][1] He attendedGeorge Washington High School inManhattan and went on to study engineering atCity College of New York before dropping out to pursue photography.^[1]

In 1964, after leaving City College, Charles joinedThe New York Times and remained there for 43 years, until he retired in 2007.^[1]

Before joining The Times he worked as a freelance photographer. Charles's freelance work appeared in major international publications such asDer Spiegel andParis Match. His commercial clients includedBill Blass,Oscar de la Renta,Pan American World Airways, and Eastern Air Lines.^[4][5]

Charles' often devoted his attention in capturing the neighborhood of Harlem. In Harlem he would photograph the day-to-day life of the busy community.^[6]

Charles' work is in the collections ofMOMA and theNational Museum of African American History and Culture.^[7][8]

Among the iconic photos taken by Charles was one of human rights activistMalcolm X holding anM1 carbine while peering out a window. The photo, which Charles took forEbony, became emblematic of the determination of Malcolm X to protect his family "by any means necessary".^[9][10]

• USA, New York City, 1964 – Photograph ofMalcolm X looking out of the window of hisQueens home.^[1]

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  Malcolm X guards his family in an iconicEbony photo taken by Charles.

• Estrin, James (February 15, 2016)."The Harlem of Don Hogan Charles".The New York Times.
• "Don Hogan Charles/The New York Times".Museum of Modern Art.

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