James Van Der Zee, a prominent African American photographer, was born on June 29, 1886. He is best known for his portraits of Black New Yorkers during the Harlem Renaissance, capturing the essence of the era\’s cultural and social life. His work remains a vital historical record of early 20th-century African American society. theblackmarket.com
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