PHOTO ESSAY + VIDEO: Chester Higgins Jr. > Black Contemporary Art

CHESTER HIGGINS JR.

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Chester Higgins, Jr. has been a staff photographer with the New York Times for over three decades. He is the author of many books. With his photographs, he attempts to re-define the aesthetic as it relates to people of African descent by articulating visually their decency, dignity and character. His photographs reflect his concern with his own humanity. Higgins is the recipient of numerous awards.

 

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Photography by

Chester Higgins Jr.

 

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