Black Fact= 1886 (June 29) – James Van Der Zee, photographer, famous for his works in the “Harlem Renaissance,” was born in Lennox, MA, on this date in 1886. He developed a passion for photography as a youth, and opened up his own Harlem studio in 1916. Van Der Zee became known for his detailed imagery of African-American life, and for capturing celebrities such as Florence Mills and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Following hard financial times, Van Der Zee enjoyed a resurge in his career during his later years. He died in 1983 in Washington, D.C. #theraydiotwins
Black Fact = (1922) Bessie Coleman
Black Fact = 1922 (September 3) Bessie Coleman, the first licensed black aviator, made her first U.S. flight on this date in 1922. Due to ...