Why?

"They captured everyday lives of everyday people such as pullman porters, subway conductors and telegram messengers, and well as the iconic figures of the day--Maya Angelou, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and more--whose creativity and talents had worldwide influence. But it is their photos of Harlem's children caught in moments of unfettered joy, that are my favorite images in the book."
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- Vanessa K. De Luca, Editor-in-Chief