Category Archives: Recollections
Recollections: The NYPD Shield
I went to Harry’s house last night to pick up some Apollo Theater memorabilia, and we got to talking about the differences between New York City Police Officers and “civilians.” I was able to capture this part about his Shield … Continue reading
More Photography
Other famous photographers who were also capturing images of Harlem at the same time as Harry: Dawoud Bey, “Harlem, USA“ “Harlem, USA” was first exhibited at the Studio Museum in 1979, and the photos were on display again earlier this … Continue reading
Recollections: On Photography
I have always been interested in the field of photography. Capturing special moments on film has allowed my family, friends and me to reminiscence about the good old days of the 50′s ,60’s and 70’s. However, never in my wildest … Continue reading
Recollections: Wells Restaurant
Wells restaurant had the best fried chicken and waffles I had ever tasted. My wife, daughter and mother lived over the restaurant at 2247 7th ave Apt.2B (now known as Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). At times it got quite noisy … Continue reading
Looking Fierce
James R. Sanders at SoulTrain.com details how to channel your inner Pam Grier this season in the feature Soul Chic: That 70s Show-room. For additional inspiration check out some of Harry’s shots from The Street and My Family.
Recollections: Patricia Davis
From Stephen McMillian at SoulTrain.com comes this interview with former Soul Train dancer Patricia Davis. She shares her memories of her time on- and off-camera with artists like James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. It’s really a … Continue reading
Harlem Week 2011
Celebrations are well underway for the 37th Annual Harlem Week. Watch this interview from WCBS with Voza Rivers, one of the original founders of Harlem Day (which became Harlem Week, and is now really 45 days!) He talks about the … Continue reading
NYPD Chief Diaz, who crunched crime in lieu of numbers, calls it a day
Diaz started his career in January 1970, in the 1st Precinct — Manhattan’s Financial District, where, as he recalled, thieves would make off with heavy IBM Selectric typewriters. “And then from there I went to East Harlem, and then I … Continue reading
Recollections: Jimmy Williams
”I came from a great generation,” said Williams, his native southern drawl rich with charm. ”My generation had Jackie Robinson [the first black Major League baseballer] and Jesse Owens [hero of the 1936 Olympics]. We were a great generation … … Continue reading