Roy DeCarava (December 9, 1919 – October 27, 2009) was an African American artist known for his impactful photography that primarily captured the lives of African Americans and jazz musicians within their communities. Over a career spanning nearly six decades, he became a seminal figure in black-and-white photographic art. DeCarava advocated for an artistic approach that emphasized the intrinsic value of individuals and personal creativity, setting his work apart from the social documentary style prevalent among many of his predecessors.
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Meaning of the name - Roy
king, renowned warrior
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Place of Birth: New York City
Place of Death: Manhattan
Educated At: Cooper Union
Occupation: university teacher | photographer
Spouses: Sherry Turner DeCarava
Employers: Hunter College
Awards Received: National Medal of Arts | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 9, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 9, 2024 |
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| Sun | 16 Sagittarius 35 | 18 Sagittarius 7 | 2 Aries 46 |
| Moon | 18 Cancer 38 | 2 Aries 4 | 15 Taurus 28 |
| Mercury | 2 Sagittarius 32 | 9 Sagittarius 48 | 26 Pisces 23 |
| Venus | 0 Scorpio 37 | 2 Aquarius 49 | 6 Pisces 12 |
| Mars | 5 Libra 1 | 6 Leo 7 | 8 Scorpio 38 |
| Jupiter | 17 Leo 52 | 15 Gemini 59 | 8 Leo 3 |
| Saturn | 12 Virgo 12 | 13 Pisces 8 | 7 Virgo 12 |
| Uranus | 28 Aquarius 10 | 24 Taurus 21 | 3 Pisces 22 |
| Neptune | 11 Leo 22 | 27 Pisces 7 | 8 Leo 56 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 6 | 0 Aquarius 25 | 5 Cancer 39 |
| Rahu | 23 Scorpio 33 | 2 Aries 40 | 18 Scorpio 0 |
| Ketu | 23 Taurus 33 | 2 Libra 40 | 18 Taurus 0 |
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