AL HR124

Honors Mr. Chester Higgins, Jr., born in Fairhope, Alabama in 1946, for his lifetime achievements in photography and photojournalism.

Recognizes his 39-year career as a photographer for The New York Times from 1975 to 2014, documenting history and traditions of minority cultures.

Acknowledges his education at Tuskegee University (1970) and mentorship from renowned photojournalists including Gordon Parks, Arthur Rothstein, and Cornell Capa.

Highlights his 50+ trips to Africa, 9 published photographic books, and exhibitions in 19 U.S. states and internationally in Paris, Berlin, Caracas, Seoul, and Accra.

Notes his awards including 2022 induction into the International Photography Hall of Fame, 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Silurian Society, and the Gordon Parks Legend Award.