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Not knowing what might happen, taking the step to move to New York, the outcome has been a happy surprise. I have gained so much of what I needed and even what I most desired to fulfil my life’s purpose.
So far, in terms of finding beauty, love, laughter, books, friends, music, wonderful food, and coming to know places of profound interest that serve my avowed purpose, that’s been my experience.
At the age of seventeen, I discovered a discipline called historic preservation. By attending Columbia I’ve attained the outlook of a preservationist. I have demonstrated, often alone, my capacity to help fight to save important buildings in Akron, in Newport, in New York, and especially in Harlem. Many know of my work.
One becomes an advocate, even an activist, to protect significant buildings definitive of those cities’ most historically and culturally distinctive structures. I’ve also worked to save extraordinary or irreplaceable buildings in locations dismissed as unworthy of special attention.
Endeavoring to expand the pool of potential preservationists, champions of history who are not white, privileged or affluent, to preserve and extol landmarks representative of America’s full diversity, has been of particular interest to me.
Being unconcerned about money, I have none. What is all right when young, is another matter when Social Security doesn’t even pay the rent. When one is in arrears, as well, the subject of funds becomes significantly more oppressive.
On the positive side, I await pending contracts and payments that are due. Film consultant gigs are lined up and book deals are in process. Homo-Harlem: Lesbian and Gay Life in the African-American Cultural Capital, 1915-1995; Mud Huts: Decors of High-Style Realness in Great Harlem Homes; and Black by Design: Outstanding African-American Design Professionals, are fforthcoming.
I have worked hard to raise consciousness about what is at risk of being lost from America’s aesthetic heritage. The books and exhibitions that I’ve produced, the editorials I’ve written, the tours I conduct, all have the same goal.
To continue, I urgently need assistance. However you can, please help.
So far, in terms of finding beauty, love, laughter, books, friends, music, wonderful food, and coming to know places of profound interest that serve my avowed purpose, that’s been my experience.
At the age of seventeen, I discovered a discipline called historic preservation. By attending Columbia I’ve attained the outlook of a preservationist. I have demonstrated, often alone, my capacity to help fight to save important buildings in Akron, in Newport, in New York, and especially in Harlem. Many know of my work.
One becomes an advocate, even an activist, to protect significant buildings definitive of those cities’ most historically and culturally distinctive structures. I’ve also worked to save extraordinary or irreplaceable buildings in locations dismissed as unworthy of special attention.
Endeavoring to expand the pool of potential preservationists, champions of history who are not white, privileged or affluent, to preserve and extol landmarks representative of America’s full diversity, has been of particular interest to me.
Being unconcerned about money, I have none. What is all right when young, is another matter when Social Security doesn’t even pay the rent. When one is in arrears, as well, the subject of funds becomes significantly more oppressive.
On the positive side, I await pending contracts and payments that are due. Film consultant gigs are lined up and book deals are in process. Homo-Harlem: Lesbian and Gay Life in the African-American Cultural Capital, 1915-1995; Mud Huts: Decors of High-Style Realness in Great Harlem Homes; and Black by Design: Outstanding African-American Design Professionals, are fforthcoming.
I have worked hard to raise consciousness about what is at risk of being lost from America’s aesthetic heritage. The books and exhibitions that I’ve produced, the editorials I’ve written, the tours I conduct, all have the same goal.
To continue, I urgently need assistance. However you can, please help.