A great photograph of a man walking on Lenox Avenue (we’re not sure of cross street) in Harlem, NY 1918.
In pure Harlem style he strolls on Lenox Avenue with one hand in the pocket of his three-piece suite and hat, profiling with the ” …another photographer wanting to take my picture – I don’t have the time…” look on his face, and the gentleman on his right reflects the same sense of style.
The year before on July 4, 1917, Hubert H. Harrison urged residents to use self-defense in Harlem in the wake of two series of white supremacist programs (from May 27–May 30 and July 1–3, 1917) against the African-American community of East St. Louis, Illinois.
A few years later pilot Hubert Julian took his first flight above Harlem during the 1922 Universal Negro Improvement Association Convention, when he flew over the parade in a plane decorated with UNIA slogans.
Photo credited: Source.
- LISC CEO Michael T. Pugh Recognized Among 2024 Worthy 100 Leaders
- NY Lawmakers Celebrate Historic MENA Data Recognition Bill Signed By Hochul
- Sponsored Love: Leadership Skills Training Courses: Invest In Your Future Today
- Senator Hoylman-Sigal Calls On Independent Schools To Adopt NYC Public School Calendar
- Mayor Adams Celebrates 65 Million NYC Visitors In 2024, Second-Highest Ever
Become a Harlem Insider!
By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact
This picture is not from 1918 more so 1930s
Why do you think it’s later?
HWM