 The Summer of 1995 I interned for Newsday. One of my projects of the summer was to photograph Harlem Midnight Basketball. Other programs like it had been initiated in Philadelphia, Chicago and other major cities in the country but this was New York's first time. The idea of the program was to give the youth of New York City something to do after dark. |
Sabour Clarke, 23, brings his daughter, Tiffany Clarke, 1, to Midnight Basketball at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Memorial Community Center on 135th Street. Playing with Tiffany is 19-year-old Craig Middlebrooks. |
Women's games are scheduled for 10 p.m. |
During draft night players are selected to their teams and meet for the first time. They are shown here discussing strategy for the upcoming game. |
Former Gov. Mario Cuomo and Queen Latifa share a moment during opening night tip off. |
Cuomo tosses up the opening tip off. |
Jerome Hickman takes it strong to the hoop. |
Schiranda Jones, in Islamic head gear, tries to steal the ball during a game. |
Abdul Jones feels his daughter's forehead for a fever. |
Children are left to entertain themselves while their mothers or fathers play. |
Troy Dixon, 26, puts up a shot. |
Tiranda Johnson replaces some padding. |
Cleaning up after opening night festivities. |
