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In Loving Arms

This 2002 photograph is part of my “Sunday, Sunday Series” in Harlem. Everyone treats Sunday as the day to give Jesus a call. Fine hats, pressed suits and dresses that are quiet in nature adorn churches across Harlem, giving God his praise. The choir echoes the love we have for Jesus, and the ushers carry tides baskets, making their rounds. But for the most part, Sundays are our day of religious therapy, camaraderie and gossip ( in churches across the land, the spilling of juicy gossip is a must).

It is a place to rejoice in being alive as the word of God finds sacred refuge inside your soul. It’s also a place where women and men can meet future mates; gracious women sheltering their bountiful figure, adorned with a glowing smile, in colorful, flowing dresses alongside men who are ‘clean,’ with gold jewelry and proudly dressed to the ‘Tee!’

It was where you’d find loving people who would look into your eyes and tell you how wonderful you are and that you can be ‘anything you wanted to be!’