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TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s

Get into the groove with these epic pics of Harlem in the 1970s.
By Joslyn Winkfield ·
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Vintage Harlem

1970: Call ahead.

TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1970: A jazz band plays on.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1970: Their eyes were watching.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1970: Wedding Bells.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1970: Black Panther Vibes
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
Michael Ochs Archives
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Vintage Harlem
1970: School’s out.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem

Seeing red.

TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1978: Church Bound.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1975: Dressed to impress.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1970: Coily Crowns
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1970: Summer scenes.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1972: Two boys take a ride.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1970: Summer strolling.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1970: Dance lessons.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1970: Jump.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1975: Pam Grier plays tennis.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
Michael Ochs Archives
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Vintage Harlem
1973: Quintessential summer.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
Bettmann Archive
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Vintage Harlem
1970: Coupling in the park.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1978: Can you stand the rain.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
Alain Le Garsmeur
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Vintage Harlem
1978: Posted.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1970: Playing ball.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1975: Boyhood.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1975: All hands on deck.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1978: Word on the street.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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Vintage Harlem
1973: Look for a sign.
TBT: Epic Photos of Black Excellence From Harlem in the '70s
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