Unity Foto Bank

Unity Foto Bank is organized by Jamal Cyrus and Ray Carrington III as part of PRH’s Round 39: Looking Back, Moving Forward. This artist project seeks to collect, organize, and disseminate a photographic history of events, sites, and individuals integral to the culture of Houston's Third Ward.

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Born on this day: February 1, 1939 - Jazz/Funk and R&B keyboardist and Crusaders co-founding member Joe Sample (born Joseph Leslie Sample in Houston, TX). Happy Birthday to this brilliant musician on what would have been his 79th Birthday.

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Wolf's Pawn Shop on Emancipation Avenue, Third Ward, TX.

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Lightnin’ Hopkins and Cleveland Chenier playing one for the kids. (Texas, 1968)

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Them 2 girls was fuckin it all the way up

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Born on this day: September 1, 1944 - R&B vocal legend Archie Bell (born Archie Lee Bell in Henderson, TX). Happy 73rd Birthday, Archie!!

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Phylicia Rashad at her college graduation 

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVdeZqyvq7c)

Judnell ‎– JLP 1001 - Released in 1970. The Lightmen ‎– Free As You Wanna Be. Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Flute – Ronnie Laws. Bass – Ed Rose. Congas – Mike O'Connor. Drums – William Jefferies, Bubbha Thomas. Guitar – Kenny Abair. Tenor Saxophone – Doug Harris. Trombone – Joe Singleton. Trumpet – Carl Adams.

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csN215L_dj4)

Lightin’ Records ‎– LP-2001 - Released in 1970. The Lightmen Plus One ‎– Energy Control Center. Alto Saxophone, Percussion, Producer – Virgil Solomon. Congas – John Harvey. Drums – Bubbha Thomas. Electric Bass, Percussion – Ed Rose. Piano – Marsha Frazier. Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Doug Harris. Synthesizer – Truitt Tidwell. Trombone – Joe Singleton.

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Featuring Houston's own Bubba Thomas!

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WALTER IOOSS Ali Vs. Terrell, Houston, TX 1967 PHOTOGRAPH: Black and White Type: Archival Digital Print

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Debbie Allen and Jimmy “J.J. Evans” Walker

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Third Wardite Debbie Allen. I wonder if this was taken during the Good Times episode she was featured on?

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Muhammad Ali at the Astrodome, 1966

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Site specific radio project “OJBK FM Third Coast” kicks off today at the corner of Dowling and Holman Streets. Friday’s 5-8, and Saturday’s 12-5.

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DJ Akshen - Big Time (H-Town Records, 1988) #45s #45friday Scarface first recording produced by @defjamblaster #Vinyl #vinyligclub #Records

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The highlight of diggin’ yesterday was coming across this Worthing Stage Band LP. Every time I happen to find a local HS record outside of Kashmere all I want to know is if YATES ever thru their hat in that ring. I need answers!!!! #Houston #Vinyl #vinyligclub #vinylcollector #vinylcollection #FGP #Soul #Funk #Sunnyside