Rory C. and Saundra Heath
Recorded
October 16, 2022
Archived
October 16, 2022
44:40 minutes
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Id:
dde001670
Description
Neighbors Rory C. (49) and Saundra Heath [no age given] share memories of their lives in Harlem, from their favorite spots in the neighborhood to meeting local legends.Subject Log / Time Code
Saundra (S) shares how she got to Harlem after moving from Missouri and attending NYU. S and Rory (R) share some of their family history.
S remembers how quiet her neighborhood got during the COVID-19 pandemic, and says that beforehand, she remembers it as a vibrant place full of color, people, music, and energy. R shares his childhood memories and impressions of Harlem.
S and R discuss the changes in the community and consider the impact of the over-saturation of services in Harlem. R says there is a growing lack of community connection and recognition between families.
R and S remember the restaurants, shops, and spots that made and make Harlem special.
S and R consider people’s first impressions of NYC and Harlem, and compare it to the love they have for the neighborhood.
S shares some of her earliest memories, noting the abundance of good days she’s had in Harlem.
R remembers having a lot of people stay over at his home during the 1977 blackout. S remembers her daughters running to the Apollo’s former location after President Obama was elected.
R and S share their favorite Marcus Meets Malcolm activities, and how it has shaped their experience in the neighborhood.
S shares how her former landlords Jessie Maple and LeRoy Patton inspired and encouraged her to make a bid on a brownstone.
R and S discuss reparations and the getting financial support for Black people to buy homes and create generational wealth.
S remembers meeting Maya Angelou. They both talk about other local legends, from some of R’s cousins to S’s husband, Thomas Heath.
S and R share their hopes for Harlem.
Participants
- Rory C.
- Saundra Heath