As per our current Database, Moneta Sleet Jr. has been died on Sep 30, 1996 (age 70).
When Moneta Sleet Jr. die, Moneta Sleet Jr. was 70 years old.
| Popular As | Moneta Sleet Jr. |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Age | 70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 14, 1926 (Owensboro, KY) |
| Birthday | February 14 |
| Town/City | Owensboro, KY |
| Nationality | KY |
Moneta Sleet Jr.’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Moneta Sleet Jr. was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Civil rights-era photojournalist who helped capture iconic scenes, including the image of Coretta Scott King at her husband's funeral.
After earning a master's in journalism he joined prominent black publications like Our World and Ebony.
He did not claim objectivity in his photography, saying instead that the oppressive sides of the story were obvious.
He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Upon learning that there were no black Photographers at her husband's funeral, Coretta Scott King insisted on bringing in Sleet and giving him the best vantage point.
