Ernest C. Withers: Witnessing History Through Photography Ernest Columbus Withers, Sr. (August 7, 1922 – October 15, 2007) was an African-American photojournalist whose unwavering dedication to documenting the struggles for civil rights cemented his place as one of America’s most important visual chroniclers. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Withers possessed a singular talent—the ability to capture pivotal moments in history with unflinch…