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BROOKLYN: RIOTS, 1964. Mrs. Anna Kelter reacts to the damage done to her store
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BROOKLYN: RIOTS, 1964. Mrs. Anna Kelter reacts to the damage done to her store
BROOKLYN: RIOTS, 1964.
Mrs. Anna Kelter reacts to the damage done to her store on Nostrand Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, during the riots that took place after the fatal shooting of African-American teenager James Powell by NYPD Lieutenant Thomas Gilligan. Photograph by Stanley Wolfson, 21 July 1964
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1964 Anna Black Broken Brooklyn Crying Glass Grocery Harlem July New York Riot Rioter Stanley Store Storefront Vandalism White Bedford Stuyvesant
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In this powerful photograph captured by Stanley Wolfson in 1964, we witness the raw emotions of Mrs. Anna Kelter as she reacts to the devastating damage inflicted upon her store during the Brooklyn riots. The image serves as a haunting reminder of the turmoil that engulfed Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, following the tragic shooting of African-American teenager James Powell by NYPD Lieutenant Thomas Gilligan. Mrs. Kelter's tear-streaked face and anguished expression reflect not only her personal loss but also symbolize the collective pain felt by many in Harlem and beyond. Standing amidst broken glass and shattered dreams, she represents countless individuals whose lives were torn apart by acts of violence and vandalism. The photograph captures a moment frozen in time—a testament to both human resilience and societal unrest. It serves as a visual documentation of an era marked by racial tensions and civil rights struggles, reminding us of our shared history and the ongoing fight for equality. Through this image, we are transported back to July 21st, 1964—a day etched into New York City's history—where one woman's grief encapsulates an entire community's anguish. Mrs. Anna Kelter becomes a symbol of strength amidst adversity—an embodiment of hope that rises from within even when faced with destruction. This poignant photograph is part of The Granger Collection's archives—an invaluable record that continues to shed light on important moments in our past while urging us to strive for justice and unity in our present-day society.
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