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A GREAT DAY IN NEWARK: Photo Shoot

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On a beautiful Fall day in New Jersey, four dynamic Newark photographers captured a diverse mix of residents and locals at iconic locations across the city for a historic “back together again” photo shoot. Close to one hundred locals participated in various photography setups, which recognized all of Newark – including men, women, LGBTQ+, young and old of all races and ethnic backgrounds.

The initiative, presented by The City of Newark, NJ, in collaboration with Newark’s Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Office of the Mayor, was a celebration of life, art, friendship and resiliency. The project was inspired by the famous “A Great Day in Harlem” photograph, and also marked the anniversary of a previous “A Great Day in Newark” project.

The commissioned photographers included Manuel Acevedo, Chrystofer Davis, Tamara Fleming and Larry Lyons. The selected locations were Fairmount Heights Switching (Art) Station, Hahne & Co Building, Mulberry Commons, Newark City Hall, and NJPAC.

Official Photos

Photographer: Tamara Fleming

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NJPAC location of the LGBTQ+ setup - Photo by Tamara Fleming — Newark LGBTQ friends and allies pose at the historic arch at The New Jersey Performing Arts Center – NJPAC.
Photo by Tamara Fleming.

Grand Finale photo set up at Mulberry Commons - Photo by Tamara Fleming — Mayor Ras J. Baraka, family and fellow Newarkers at Mulberry Commons Plaza.
Photo by Tamara Fleming.

Photographer: Manuel Acevedo

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Mixed group set up at Fairmount Heights Switching Station - Photo by Manuel Acevedo — Men and women of Newark posing at the Fairmount Heights Switching Station in Newark.
Photo by Manuel Acevedo.

Three dapper men styling at the Fairmount Heights Switching Station in Newark.
Photo by Manuel Acevedo.

Women of Newark posing at the Fairmount Heights Switching Station in Newark.
Photo by Manuel Acevedo.

Photographer: Larry Lyons

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A diverse mix of men and women standing at the iconic stairwell of the Hahne Building in Newark.
Photo by Larry Lyons.

Female group set up at the Hahne's Building - Photo by Larry Lyons — fayemi shakur, Director of the City of Newark, Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs, plus fellow women at the Hahne Building. Photo by Larry Lyons.

Junius Williams, Official Historian of the City of Newark, posing with fellows at the lobby of the Hahne Building.
Photo by Larry Lyons.

Photographer: Chrystofer Davis

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Men and women of Newark at the Newark City Hall main exterior stairwell.
Photo by Chrystofer Davis.

Men of Newark posing at the Newark City Hall main exterior stairwell.
Photo by Chrystofer Davis.

Women of Newark posing at the Newark City Hall main exterior stairwell.
Photo by Chrystofer Davis.

A lively mix of Newarkers standing at the foot of the Newark City Hall main exterior stairwell.
Photo by Chrystofer Davis.

Special Thanks
Fairmount Heights Switching Station
Hahne Building
Mulberry Commons
NJPAC
Newark Residents and Friends

Video Credits
Produced by Igor Alves
Camera by Caroline Sincaruk, Peter Morris
Audio Recorded by Victor Buitrago
Edited by Andre Marques
Color by Gabriel Kurzlop
Production company: DreamPlay Media

Story made possible in part with support from The City of Newark – Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs.