Cecil Layne: A Chronicler of Harlem’s Soul Cecil Layne, born in New York City in 1911 and passing away in Atlanta in 1990, was more than just a photographer; he was a visual historian dedicated to capturing the vibrant, complex reality of African American life during the mid-20th century. His work, largely unseen for decades, now offers an invaluable window into a pivotal era of social change and cultural flourishing, particularly wit…