I don't care how many people complain about the educational parts of your videos, don't ever stop educating us!!! The education of Harlem was important to this story. We don't just see everyone as victims but as human beings!!
Please don’t stop dropping educational nuggets and digging deep into the background of each street,city,and the culture behind it. You are so amazing at what you do Jose💖💖🫶🏿
Liberals have been showing up in Urban neighborhoods for decades with a smile and a promise to integrate themselves into the neighborhood. Then they gentrify the neighborhoods and force all of the people of color out of their own homes.
As a homicide detective and hostage negotiator, working in Harlem for over 14 years at the time of this horrific incident, I was called out to the scene. I arrived just as the flames and smoke began. I assisted in removing two of the deceased from the store. I also conducted numerous interviews of witnesses as well as of Al Sharpton. I’ve seen a lot in my more than 23 years on the NYPD, but I will never forget this day. RIP to all the deceased. 🙏🏼
I'm a Harlem native and work along 125 and remember hearing about the fire in 95. I don't think we ever truly recovered...and the Mart 125 needs to be reopened. It just sits there...
Same here. Grew up in Manhattanville Projects on 126th and old broadway. When this happened I saw the aftermath of the fire but had no idea until years later that it was a massacre. I didn't know what truly happened there until years later. The Mart 125 was a gem. I used to be in there all the time trading SNES games at one of the shops. Truly miss those days.
@@EvilIntentions I'm all for progress with new businesses, but there's that saying, "When you put something new in, something old is taken out." It took a LONG time for Harlem to even get stores like HMV, Disney Store, Duane Reade to come uptown. I remember as a kid having to go to other neighborhoods to get things done with my mom. I miss Harlem Music Hut, KFC, Floridita Restaurant and other stores we used to have. I rember going into Mart 125 to see what they had in there. I'm all for progress but at what cost, you know. Not seeing so many vendors kinda jarrs me. Used to get mixtapes, movies and oils. Now when they are there it's phone cases and accessories, far and few between. I'll cop to being happy Kriapy Kreme being back. Love them donuts but not seeing M&G, damn. That was a landmark, IMO. Great work as always. I'm a fan!!!!!!!!
@@xxEnygma312xx I absolutely agree. I love that we started to get new stores and some things that made it more convenient for all of us up here. I miss that Floridita too before it moved with that huge green awning. I miss that Blimpies right by the laundromat where I'd go in and play Xmen children of the atom. The Hut is where I would stop in and just look around and get my dollars together to get mixtapes and cassettes. Always something going down there. Walking through there now feels strange. Familiar but almost like am alternate reality where none of that even happened you only see bits and pieces of it. When it comes to the upper west side and Harlem, I'll always search and search for the old days. Was just so different.
I’m from Harlem and remember this. It use to be more mom & pops stores with a few corporate stores on 25th, then all the small businesses were pushed out. R.I.P. to the victims!
I honestly just stumbled upon this channel and NO ONE tells a story like this creator. He doesn’t just jump right in he takes you on a journey and is so thorough. Thank you for the content.
You talking about the caucazoid? I really, REALLY don't like how they take it up on themselves to regurgitate Black history. They know they weren't there, yet they present themselves as the authority on the subject.
I@@ShaneM420 I hate it when people abuse animals and leave dogs chained outside for hours and days but they still keep doing it no matter how much I hate it
One of the reasons why I subscribed to this channel, not only do I find the stories interesting, but how the stories are researched and presented. The narrator keeps it real. Thanks for posting this video!
You have been blessed with the gift of storytelling history. I remember those stores. Record Shac Shack was immensely popular. The burning of Freddy's was horrific as the killing of so many. I want to add that before that time, I also remember that the stores on 125th St. were white owned as black business were not allowed to exist as you briefly mentioned. But there was a boycott of Blumstein's Department Store on 125th led by the mighty Adam Clayton Powell Jr that was successful to force the store to hire black staff. The rebuilding of Harlem has sought to destroy it. However the last sentences are most profound. They will never take away its importance, righteous protests, history and significance to the Black community.
WoW! I am a New Yorker born and raised, Harlem was it back in the days!❤ Thanks, for the memories..Back then Harlem was family, fun and a closeness of community. Today?
I remember this my older brother was devastated. HE pretty much lived in the record store, especially that one because of the prices and the albums he carried. If he could've, he would've brought out the shop himself as much as he was in there . It was sad. Even though we were from Brooklyn, we had family in that area, so we were up there often. My father loved Freddy's to supplement our clothing needs in between seasons ( easy to shop for less when it's 5 kids in the house) . We even went to one of the protests, but my dad said things was looking crazy and we left
You are a spectacular historian and orator! I was born and raised in Harlem - St. Nick Projects (127th & 8th Ave)-- my late grandmother, grandfather, and late great aunts and uncles migrated to Harlem in the early to mid-1900s-- some resided in Sugar Hill too. Many great memories and much tragedy - my only brother was slain in our projects. I was fortunate enough to attend college at 18 and never returned to live but stayed visiting my family. You did a fantastic job. Your graphics were si nostalgic for me. 😢❤
Many great memories n much tragedy. That's really Harlem. The memories are really great and the tragedy is much.Born in east river (101st and 1st) and raised in Wagner(120th st.and 1st)...mother n father n grandmother's n grandfather's . Have to move . The legend of Harlem will never be fully spoken .
You put this video together so gracefully highlighting black American history. As an Afro Latina I appreciate the work you put into this video. Big ups to you and my God bless you, I see you narrating on the big screens someday. Peace ❤
You did an excellent job with your research and commentary on this matter. It is greatly appreciated. As a Harlem resident I never really understood the background of what happened. Job well done!!!
Amazing job covering this story. I remember the days of Mart 125 and Harlem week. It was so beautifully deep-rooted at Black Culture and was an amazing place to hang out back in the day. It's never been the same😢
I appreciate this video! You are truly gifted! Thank you for high lighting black American culture ❤ I was born and raised in Harlem, this was very nostalgic.
I admire the historical background of these stories we can never forget. Your content is eloquent, factual yet with not forgetting the victims and their loved ones.
Binge watching these series and I applaud you for letting the rest of the world know of the horrific crimes that occured in New York. I'm from Houston Texas and I never heard or read about any of these cases you discuss with the exception of the Gladys Riccart case. I believe your series should be streaming on apps like Pluto TV, Tubi etc... Again thanks for sharing these events
I just found your channel Jose and I have to say you do not disappoint. This has to be one of the best channels I have ever heard. Although these stories are incredibly heartbreaking to say the least I have to say your eloquence and in the telling of these stories and your respect for all of the victims who needlessly lost their lives are second to none.⭐️🏆 I really appreciate all the hard work you put into the telling of these stories as well as the history of the Burroughs of New York where they took place.👍🏻 You have created a fantastic channel with some of the most compelling cases I have ever heard and I can not praise you enough. You deserve far more followers and I definitely plan on directing others to your channel as well. Keep up the great work! I’m here to stay!❤️🥰
I love how you represent “black” and “brown” people and victims on this channel. You make sure to preserve the respect and dignity of everyone’s culture, as opposed to making them look like the problem like main stream media does.
Do you have an example of modern day msm making "black" & "brown" people look like the problem? I only ask because all I see & hear on every news channel, magazine, newspaper, & online is how white supremacy & Republicans are the biggest threat & "people of color" are poor victims unless they're Republican, then they're the problem. E.g. ruclips.net/video/dx6nM_S--xw/видео.html Fyi, the people that own all msm outlets don't consider themselves "white."
Keep up the good work. The stories are tragic but we need to be reminded of the lives list. You are always so respectful of the victims and their families. If you suspect something, report it. Don't wait until it is too late. God bless you and continue the story telling and nothing but love to the victim's families.
I'm a born and raised NYer but was a child when most of your stories went down so I would've never known about all of these happenings. As messed up as they are, I'm Really enjoying this.
I lived on 149th street and Amsterdam Ave in Harlem we didn't have much but we was together..made fun and the music from tenants windows and the smell of soul food ..black teachers and the community of elderly and parents was respected..we all fought for equal justice..I miss those days it made me very strong..
I remember it very well. Used to hit those "La Mega" Music festivals they'd throw at Riverbank with my mom. Those were those years. I was living on 126th just a quick walk away.
This is really sad. I was living in Harlem at the time....my daughter just a couple of months old then, my oldest son just 2... May all that perished rest....😔😔
I work in Harlem and never knew about this . Gentrification has been going on for as long as i remember . This greed has also been around forever. However , it’s never ok to resort to violence . Words matter and I feel that people purposefully use specific words to send a message . A person who has nothing to lose and who feels righteous in their cause will take that and run with it . We’ve seen that happen through every culture since the beginning of time. Most people just want to be able to live, go to work, make an honest and decent living and come home to their families in one piece .
And most people are tired of the takeover. Its doesn't make sense. They dont do this in white neighborhoods, just black and brown ones. Im just upset that people died because of this. Gentrification should end. People are tired.
Can you do a story on the Brooklyn beautician who was murdered by Her boyfriend inside her salon this happened around 2003 -2004 I believe . I can't tell you the name but it's my friend's mom and I think her story shouldn't be forgotten. But if you found all these cases you can find that one . I have faith in you
@Yoogi 8400 that's public info. If he looks it up, it was a case that was on the news in NYC since he's doing NYC cases. DOES HE GET TO TALK TO ALL THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE CASES HE DOES? probably not, but he does it well and tastefully, and I respect him, so I came to him about it. Thanks
@@kaleahcollins4567why make him have to do any more work than he has to? He has enough work to do already. I hope he just bl*ws you off just for that reason.
You think her story shouldn't be forgotten but won't say her name???? That's hilarious!!😂 How is anyone supposed to know it's about her then? You seem to be a few sandwiches short of a picnic.😂
@@jamierupert7563 They probably have not discussed reaching out to the channel in order to discuss the case, with the people theyd have to discuss it with and get an okay from in advance, and since the names are public record and will show up if one googles it, i dont think this person is doing anything weird by attempting to respect their relatives privacy but also draw some attention to the story, at the same time. Multiple things are able to happen and be true, as well, all at one time
Thank you for these history lessons, I find the pre-2000s especially 70/80s city history so so interesting. I was born in Chicago in 1987. I've always been so fascinated by new York. Your videos are so educational while haunting. Thank you ❤️
Another great video! Wow I remember when this happened. Such a great loss if life and businesses on 125th street. I look at it now and it’s unrecognizable. None of the mom and pop stores are there anymore. Such great memories of my visits during Harlem week when people got dressed up and fly just to hangout on the boulevard, watch the dope cars parade down the streets, listen to great music and meet beautiful people. Those were the good ole days 🙏🏽🙌🏽❤💪🏽
Born and raised in Harlem and I never knew the story behind Mart 125. It's sad knowing that the anger and hate that the killer had was targeted towards Latin people who were innocent and had nothing to do with what he was protesting for. RIP to the victims 🙏
I remember Freddy's and the Record Shack. I'm quite sure that my mother shopped at this record store!!! I like your channel. I'm from Brooklyn, but I grew up shopping in Downtown Brooklyn and in Harlem!!! Continued success my brother!!! I also remember when this happened, I was 13 years old.
This is an excellent doco. Watching from Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. Well done narrator. Perfectly delivered with absolutely excellent delivery of the English language. It’s a pleasure to watch, and listen to, such a high quality and well produced piece. Well done 👍 😊
Love this guy and how he gives you a little history behind the story cause I learn a little part of history I did know of dope 👌🏼I’m glad I stumble across this channel
Hey Jose, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your podcast, I love hearing and learning of the stories from this dynamic and interesting city, and I love that you cover stories on behalf of the victims that aren’t well known, I truly love learning about all of the different cultures and the unfortunate struggles they are put through, thank you for presenting the stories so well, please continue to make more I’m your number 1 Superfan💛💛💛
Yo!!!! You tell our stories so well. I appreciate the hard work & accurate narrating you do to every story you tell. Great continent. 👍🏾 many Blk & Brn stories are unforgotten thank you for reminding us
Thank you for your amazing work in telling these important stories. As a Spanish Harlem native who grew up in the 80’s, those first 9 minutes meant everything. I’ve been binge watching your videos since I found this channel a few weeks ago. Keep up the excellent work!
This tragedy still hurts. My father was NY Supreme Court Judge Harold Tompkins. The court records reflect his complete disbelief in the state counsel that dropped the ball and allowed this tragedy to happen. It was made very clear and my father was well aware of this highly sensitive situation. In the morning hearing on the 8th my father was insisting that protesters be moved back and police lines set up. Sharpton was talking so much shit just to get press. The court officer that was representing the city was a novice and only had been practicing for a matter of weeks. My father was so concerned that something was going to happen he demanded that a senior attorney come to this courtroom immediately. In fact he said there will be no break for lunch and this must be addressed, literally, now. My father was furious that a junior, novice attorney was given the case. The law stated that my father's order to move protesters to a safe distance and place baracades needed to be requested by the City. His hands were tied. This is the way the law is written. My father waited just 15 minutes for the junior attorney to get someone from the city office to either show up or call him so he could get protective measures in place. When he walked back into the courtroom he asked the city attorney where the hell is his supervisor. The junior attorney said that there was a fire and loss of life. It doesn't matter if I was to write how angry and upset he was that the city's incompetence allowed this to happen. But I will never forget hearing my father sobbing and wailing and crying behind his closed bedroom door that night. For the rest of our days we would always include the people who lost their lives in our prayers. Sharpton incited that situation, he is a real piece of shit. And just in case anyone was wondering my father was a white Jew, but he never, never had a racist thought.
This one of my fav videos of yours. I am definitely born and raised and know my Harlem history. The record shack and The hut was where everybody got music back then. The hut use to have pop up stars visiting. Freddy's use to sell those colorful shirts. I vaguely remember the news about the people and deaths so thanks for the info.
Yep. I rmemeber when Pun was signing copies of Capital Punishment and the whole projects was out. That was a wild event. I was constantly in the hut just looking for new stuff not even knowing what I was getting 100%. Its how I learned about mad new artists. Still have those cds and tapes too.
@@EvilIntentions I definitely was out there that day. I can't say I have any of the tapes and cds I got from the Hut back then. That's a treasure to have. Just to think we had a spot right there and in our hood where a bunch of rappers and actors would come on the regular was so dope
Im from Brooklyn but hung out and lived in Harlem in the 90s excellent job best documentary i have seen so far great build up/ backstory 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 tragic event well covered im now a subscriber
Born and Raised in Harlem!! I remember this, we as a community were devastated!! Our Black Owned Record Shop. So many stars could be seen on any given day.. We set the Trends #OLDHARLEM YOU HAD TO BE THERE ❤
@Washica I didn’t move to Harlem until 2014, East Side. I’m a record collector & have seen other videos on the store & wished I had had the chance to visit! I can only imagine the 80s/90s and the amount of dope records he had!
I love how you provide the historical context of the time in all your videos I've watched. It really helps draw you into the world these stories happened in.
Thank you for educating today’s generations about the truth in history. I try to tell my children who are adults now about how things were back in the day. It is important that generations today and generations to come to know the truths in the world. Again thank you 😊
Wow I Remember when this happened . Back in 95 I was working in a Korean owned clothing store on 8th st in the village nyc . Everyone was on high alert . And nervous .
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Loved this. You are just awesome my guy. I've seen 3 of your videos and they are just informative and well told and written. Thank you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾
Also, I live in Harlem. I remember the fire but I did not know lives were lost or why or how the first started. Such a sad ending to such a beautiful community. Now nothing is the same over there.
I love the way you narrate all these cases & also make me cry🥹 very sad all these cases I’ve cried with a couple of them specially when children are involved I subscribed fro the first video I saw very good channel keep those videos coming thank you♥️
Watching the store's owner sweep out the ashes from his store one of the most heartbreaking things that I have seen. I asked him could I help him and he wanted to do it all by yourself. The community had mourned the loss.
Fellow new yorker here (born and raised in Canarsie), been binging these videos over the last few days. It's refreshing to see stories from here, AND told by someone from here i can actually relate to. I gotta know, where is the music at the very start of the video from? I'm only a few seconds into the video so my bad if you mention it later.
That's crazy I just walked past the Apollo on my lunch break and decided to watch a RUclips video and boom you popped up on my timeline on RUclips with this video😂😂😂 blessing from the Bronx NY keep doing your thing..❤❤
Really appreciate you starting with the history of Harlem. I worked in tourism here in Britain, so you kind of cover old ground after so many years. This was fresh to me and it's always good to learn history from another country. Really interesting beginning, thank you for this.
Very, very sad. I want to thank you so much for all of the stories you cover. But, especially this one, where I felt like I learned a whole big part of our history. You put alot of time and effort and research in this episode, and all others. You are amazing at what you do. Merry Christmas..
I truly appreciate the history about Harlem. People forget about the sanctuary it was for African-Americans fleeing the brutality of the south. It’s also interesting seeing how history repeated itself. The parallels in the response in Black cities across the nation to MLK’s death and the country’s response to George Floyd’s death is uncanny. It’s interesting to see the racial and political motives to get the record store removed from the mart. Black art was created as self-expression, but viewed as political to non-Black folks and those who detested the art form. This story is also a testament to how important it is for Black business owners should be invested in the community. Sikhulu Shange did more than just sell records, he helped propel the art and preserved the culture. This is why they community came out in droves to protest for him to keep his lease. I remember Al Sharpton getting flack for his comments about this because he used the term “white interloper.” Overall, I wish it didn’t have to go down like this. So many innocent people lost their lives including a child. There was a more healthy, productive way to handle this and the killer unfortunately couldn’t see that. Sikhulu had the entire community and political activists on his side. This was uneccessary.
❤You had my full attention from start to finish with this one, I have never heard of this event but then again I'm from Idaho lol but love learning about history and different cultures👍♥️ Thank you for all your time and effort for this video and content.
I've only just found your channel, but I'm so glad i did! I've been bingeing your older episodes all night now lol. I love that you work historical facts about the particular area into your telling of these awful stories. You are gifted storyteller! ❤
I just want to say I appreciate all the history you share in your videos you are so thorough, definitely my favorite part of these stories so thank you!
This was great, very well done. I lived on 110th across from the park for several years and was always going up to 125th to shop. I passed there all the time. I never knew about this.
@@davidgreene6976 me too! I always thought Harlem was pretty but behind those facades there are many sad and bad things going on. I'm learning a lot too
Thank you very much for all your video's, Jose you have a excellent speaking voice the best i have heard. This is so very sad what happened on 125th street Harlem It's all about greed for money. Greed is Evil. Murder is not the answers but they will have to face Jesus on judgement day. Love and best wishes for your exceptional channel. Love ❤ and blessings from Australia 🙏🏻
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I don't care how many people complain about the educational parts of your videos, don't ever stop educating us!!! The education of Harlem was important to this story. We don't just see everyone as victims but as human beings!!
Please don’t stop dropping educational nuggets and digging deep into the background of each street,city,and the culture behind it. You are so amazing at what you do Jose💖💖🫶🏿
You rite..
For real!
Liberals have been showing up in Urban neighborhoods for decades with a smile and a promise to integrate themselves into the neighborhood. Then they gentrify the neighborhoods and force all of the people of color out of their own homes.
Yes❤❤
The narrator does an excellent job setting the stage with his descriptive,detailed back ground info on each story. Nice work.
Thank you!!
@@EvilIntentions No doubt brother. You are gifted.
Reason Ive been binge watching videos all morning!
@@piinkz30 yes me too!!
Nah fr I love this channel
As a homicide detective and hostage negotiator, working in Harlem for over 14 years at the time of this horrific incident, I was called out to the scene. I arrived just as the flames and smoke began. I assisted in removing two of the deceased from the store. I also conducted numerous interviews of witnesses as well as of Al Sharpton. I’ve seen a lot in my more than 23 years on the NYPD, but I will never forget this day. RIP to all the deceased. 🙏🏼
I BET U SAW A LOT OF POLICE MISCONDUCT TOO...
@@weotalks2810 And what the heck does that have to do with this tragic incident????
@@scottwagnerdetectivespanis7693you've seen worse.lying ass..I. no cop...I've seen worse
God bless and protect you your a true hero.
I saw a lot of “misconduct” amongst the population of NYC. Politicians, NYCHA personnel, hospital staffs, and ordinary people. Cops included.
Thanks! My kids were proud to see their grandfather's record store. He passed away a couple of years ago, but he always told them about these times.
Oh wow so sorry to hear about his passing. I'm glad to hear they enjoyed the piece and the mention. That place was special to Harlem as was he!
@@EvilIntentions was that shange of shanges record shack. I knew him and morris thutmosis powell
I knew your grandfather for many years. I bought cassettes & vinyl from him, back in the day. A total gentleman and a musical genius 🙏🏼🎶
May he rest in peace.
Sorry for you and your family's loss of your dad! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I am a Born and raised Harlemite and this story is a tragedy, You have done a Great job telling this Historical truth, RIP those who were lost
The narrator is doing a great job telling us the history of Harlem. 👍
I'm a Harlem native and work along 125 and remember hearing about the fire in 95. I don't think we ever truly recovered...and the Mart 125 needs to be reopened. It just sits there...
Same here. Grew up in Manhattanville Projects on 126th and old broadway. When this happened I saw the aftermath of the fire but had no idea until years later that it was a massacre. I didn't know what truly happened there until years later. The Mart 125 was a gem. I used to be in there all the time trading SNES games at one of the shops. Truly miss those days.
@@EvilIntentions I'm all for progress with new businesses, but there's that saying, "When you put something new in, something old is taken out." It took a LONG time for Harlem to even get stores like HMV, Disney Store, Duane Reade to come uptown. I remember as a kid having to go to other neighborhoods to get things done with my mom. I miss Harlem Music Hut, KFC, Floridita Restaurant and other stores we used to have. I rember going into Mart 125 to see what they had in there. I'm all for progress but at what cost, you know. Not seeing so many vendors kinda jarrs me. Used to get mixtapes, movies and oils. Now when they are there it's phone cases and accessories, far and few between. I'll cop to being happy Kriapy Kreme being back. Love them donuts but not seeing M&G, damn. That was a landmark, IMO.
Great work as always. I'm a fan!!!!!!!!
@@xxEnygma312xx I absolutely agree. I love that we started to get new stores and some things that made it more convenient for all of us up here. I miss that Floridita too before it moved with that huge green awning. I miss that Blimpies right by the laundromat where I'd go in and play Xmen children of the atom. The Hut is where I would stop in and just look around and get my dollars together to get mixtapes and cassettes. Always something going down there. Walking through there now feels strange. Familiar but almost like am alternate reality where none of that even happened you only see bits and pieces of it. When it comes to the upper west side and Harlem, I'll always search and search for the old days. Was just so different.
@@xxEnygma312xx And thank you for that! I really do appreciate the kind words!
@@EvilIntentions I grew up in Grant projects. I'm loving your channel bro...salute!
I’m from Harlem and remember this. It use to be more mom & pops stores with a few corporate stores on 25th, then all the small businesses were pushed out. R.I.P. to the victims!
I honestly just stumbled upon this channel and NO ONE tells a story like this creator.
He doesn’t just jump right in he takes you on a journey and is so thorough. Thank you for the content.
Being a native New Yorker, the narrator did an outstanding job!!!
You talking about the caucazoid?
I really, REALLY don't like how they take it up on themselves to regurgitate Black history. They know they weren't there, yet they present themselves as the authority on the subject.
I@@ShaneM420 I hate it when people abuse animals and leave dogs chained outside for hours and days but they still keep doing it no matter how much I hate it
One of the reasons why I subscribed to this channel, not only do I find the stories interesting, but how the stories are researched and presented. The narrator keeps it real. Thanks for posting this video!
I agree
Professional
@@robertafierro5592 yes!
Yes!! He and his team do an amazing job with providing historical context prior to telling the story.
You have been blessed with the gift of storytelling history. I remember those stores. Record Shac Shack was immensely popular. The burning of Freddy's was horrific as the killing of so many. I want to add that before that time, I also remember that the stores on 125th St. were white owned as black business were not allowed to exist as you briefly mentioned. But there was a boycott of Blumstein's Department Store on 125th led by the mighty Adam Clayton Powell Jr that was successful to force the store to hire black staff. The rebuilding of Harlem has sought to destroy it. However the last sentences are most profound. They will never take away its importance, righteous protests, history and significance to the Black community.
My childhood friend, died in that fire. May he Rest in Peace.
WoW! I am a New Yorker born and raised, Harlem was it back in the days!❤ Thanks, for the memories..Back then Harlem was family, fun and a closeness of community. Today?
I remember this my older brother was devastated. HE pretty much lived in the record store, especially that one because of the prices and the albums he carried. If he could've, he would've brought out the shop himself as much as he was in there . It was sad. Even though we were from Brooklyn, we had family in that area, so we were up there often. My father loved Freddy's to supplement our clothing needs in between seasons ( easy to shop for less when it's 5 kids in the house) . We even went to one of the protests, but my dad said things was looking crazy and we left
You are a spectacular historian and orator! I was born and raised in Harlem - St. Nick Projects (127th & 8th Ave)-- my late grandmother, grandfather, and late great aunts and uncles migrated to Harlem in the early to mid-1900s-- some resided in Sugar Hill too. Many great memories and much tragedy - my only brother was slain in our projects. I was fortunate enough to attend college at 18 and never returned to live but stayed visiting my family. You did a fantastic job. Your graphics were si nostalgic for me. 😢❤
Many great memories n much tragedy. That's really Harlem. The memories are really great and the tragedy is much.Born in east river (101st and 1st) and raised in Wagner(120th st.and 1st)...mother n father n grandmother's n grandfather's . Have to move . The legend of Harlem will never be fully spoken .
Sounds like you have a story to tell too!
I can lay here all night and listen to your voice. Very excellent story teller.
I live in 109th and didn’t know the history like this.. you’re underrated! LOVE LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!
Thank you so much for that!!
Me too
And me
Cant speak on Harlem without telling its history. Love your approach to these videos.
Thank you so much!
You put this video together so gracefully highlighting black American history. As an Afro Latina I appreciate the work you put into this video. Big ups to you and my God bless you, I see you narrating on the big screens someday. Peace ❤
You did an excellent job with your research and commentary on this matter. It is greatly appreciated. As a Harlem resident I never really understood the background of what happened. Job well done!!!
Amazing job covering this story. I remember the days of Mart 125 and Harlem week. It was so beautifully deep-rooted at Black Culture and was an amazing place to hang out back in the day. It's never been the same😢
I appreciate this video! You are truly gifted! Thank you for high lighting black American culture ❤ I was born and raised in Harlem, this was very nostalgic.
I admire the historical background of these stories we can never forget. Your content is eloquent, factual yet with not forgetting the victims and their loved ones.
Binge watching these series and I applaud you for letting the rest of the world know of the horrific crimes that occured in New York. I'm from Houston Texas and I never heard or read about any of these cases you discuss with the exception of the Gladys Riccart case. I believe your series should be streaming on apps like Pluto TV, Tubi etc... Again thanks for sharing these events
I just found your channel Jose and I have to say you do not disappoint. This has to be one of the best channels I have ever heard. Although these stories are incredibly heartbreaking to say the least I have to say your eloquence and in the telling of these stories and your respect for all of the victims who needlessly lost their lives are second to none.⭐️🏆
I really appreciate all the hard work you put into the telling of these stories as well as the history of the Burroughs of New York where they took place.👍🏻
You have created a fantastic channel with some of the most compelling cases I have ever heard and I can not praise you enough. You deserve far more followers and I definitely plan on directing others to your channel as well. Keep up the great work! I’m here to stay!❤️🥰
I love how you represent “black” and “brown” people and victims on this channel. You make sure to preserve the respect and dignity of everyone’s culture, as opposed to making them look like the problem like main stream media does.
Do you have an example of modern day msm making "black" & "brown" people look like the problem? I only ask because all I see & hear on every news channel, magazine, newspaper, & online is how white supremacy & Republicans are the biggest threat & "people of color" are poor victims unless they're Republican, then they're the problem.
E.g.
ruclips.net/video/dx6nM_S--xw/видео.html
Fyi, the people that own all msm outlets don't consider themselves "white."
Many truths can be seen in a mirror
Indeed. Many lies can reflect back from said mirror as well.
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It is the corrupt politicians and media that want to keep us apart. They know there is strength in numbers ❤
You are so great at this! I love how you take your time to include the history of the city. Thank you!
RIP to the victims & we miss you BIG L!
Thanks so much!
Keep up the good work. The stories are tragic but we need to be reminded of the lives list. You are always so respectful of the victims and their families. If you suspect something, report it. Don't wait until it is too late. God bless you and continue the story telling and nothing but love to the victim's families.
I'm a born and raised NYer but was a child when most of your stories went down so I would've never known about all of these happenings. As messed up as they are, I'm Really enjoying this.
I lived on 149th street and Amsterdam Ave in Harlem we didn't have much but we was together..made fun and the music from tenants windows and the smell of soul food ..black teachers and the community of elderly and parents was respected..we all fought for equal justice..I miss those days it made me very strong..
I remember it very well. Used to hit those "La Mega" Music festivals they'd throw at Riverbank with my mom. Those were those years. I was living on 126th just a quick walk away.
Such an underrated channel, true crime at its best!
Brother, this channel is rocking, and as long as you're busting out this great content, I'm with you.
This is really sad. I was living in Harlem at the time....my daughter just a couple of months old then, my oldest son just 2...
May all that perished rest....😔😔
I work in Harlem and never knew about this . Gentrification has been going on for as long as i remember . This greed has also been around forever. However , it’s never ok to resort to violence . Words matter and I feel that people purposefully use specific words to send a message . A person who has nothing to lose and who feels righteous in their cause will take that and run with it . We’ve seen that happen through every culture since the beginning of time. Most people just want to be able to live, go to work, make an honest and decent living and come home to their families in one piece .
And most people are tired of the takeover. Its doesn't make sense. They dont do this in white neighborhoods, just black and brown ones. Im just upset that people died because of this. Gentrification should end. People are tired.
Can you do a story on the Brooklyn beautician who was murdered by Her boyfriend inside her salon this happened around 2003 -2004 I believe . I can't tell you the name but it's my friend's mom and I think her story shouldn't be forgotten. But if you found all these cases you can find that one . I have faith in you
U want the story told to the public but want the main persons name “Withheld”?
@Yoogi 8400 that's public info. If he looks it up, it was a case that was on the news in NYC since he's doing NYC cases. DOES HE GET TO TALK TO ALL THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE CASES HE DOES? probably not, but he does it well and tastefully, and I respect him, so I came to him about it. Thanks
@@kaleahcollins4567why make him have to do any more work than he has to? He has enough work to do already. I hope he just bl*ws you off just for that reason.
You think her story shouldn't be forgotten but won't say her name???? That's hilarious!!😂 How is anyone supposed to know it's about her then? You seem to be a few sandwiches short of a picnic.😂
@@jamierupert7563 They probably have not discussed reaching out to the channel in order to discuss the case, with the people theyd have to discuss it with and get an okay from in advance, and since the names are public record and will show up if one googles it, i dont think this person is doing anything weird by attempting to respect their relatives privacy but also draw some attention to the story, at the same time. Multiple things are able to happen and be true, as well, all at one time
Thank you for these history lessons, I find the pre-2000s especially 70/80s city history so so interesting. I was born in Chicago in 1987. I've always been so fascinated by new York. Your videos are so educational while haunting. Thank you ❤️
Born and raised in Harlem. Just found your channel. Love the content. Keep it coming my dude
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the content on here. I appreciate you!
The way how you give the history before the actual story, is incredible!! 👍
I love the way you researched and included video clips from that era to this video.
Another great video! Wow I remember when this happened. Such a great loss if life and businesses on 125th street. I look at it now and it’s unrecognizable. None of the mom and pop stores are there anymore. Such great memories of my visits during Harlem week when people got dressed up and fly just to hangout on the boulevard, watch the dope cars parade down the streets, listen to great music and meet beautiful people. Those were the good ole days 🙏🏽🙌🏽❤💪🏽
Im afraid to ask, what's there now?
0:57 love the history talk… it’s vital and it’s one of those components that makes your content even more interesting! Blessings brother!!
Born and raised in Harlem and I never knew the story behind Mart 125. It's sad knowing that the anger and hate that the killer had was targeted towards Latin people who were innocent and had nothing to do with what he was protesting for. RIP to the victims 🙏
the intro was beautifully done to represent Harlem...so sad to hear of the story to follow. Thank you for sharing with us.
I love how you dive into the history of the areas you cover before getting into main story.
I remember Freddy's and the Record Shack. I'm quite sure that my mother shopped at this record store!!! I like your channel. I'm from Brooklyn, but I grew up shopping in Downtown Brooklyn and in Harlem!!! Continued success my brother!!! I also remember when this happened, I was 13 years old.
@@Msanonymouslady It was sad. So many horror stories have happened in NYC.
This is an excellent doco. Watching from Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia.
Well done narrator. Perfectly delivered with absolutely excellent delivery of the English language. It’s a pleasure to watch, and listen to, such a high quality and well produced piece.
Well done 👍 😊
Thanks for this story !!! Def needs to be shared . New York was so dope ! These kids don't even know how powerful new York was .
Love this guy and how he gives you a little history behind the story cause I learn a little part of history I did know of dope 👌🏼I’m glad I stumble across this channel
Hey Jose, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your podcast, I love hearing and learning of the stories from this dynamic and interesting city, and I love that you cover stories on behalf of the victims that aren’t well known, I truly love learning about all of the different cultures and the unfortunate struggles they are put through, thank you for presenting the stories so well, please continue to make more I’m your number 1 Superfan💛💛💛
Yo!!!! You tell our stories so well. I appreciate the hard work & accurate narrating you do to every story you tell. Great continent. 👍🏾 many Blk & Brn stories are unforgotten thank you for reminding us
i came across this man earlier today and immediately fell in love with his work his voice is very soothing i am officially a subscriber
Thank you for your amazing work in telling these important stories. As a Spanish Harlem native who grew up in the 80’s, those first 9 minutes meant everything. I’ve been binge watching your videos since I found this channel a few weeks ago. Keep up the excellent work!
No crime telling channel like yours. Your too Good I cannot stop watching.
Thank you!!! 🙌🙌🙌
Wow you brought me to tears. Eloquently well told.
Thank you so much!
This tragedy still hurts. My father was NY Supreme Court Judge Harold Tompkins. The court records reflect his complete disbelief in the state counsel that dropped the ball and allowed this tragedy to happen. It was made very clear and my father was well aware of this highly sensitive situation. In the morning hearing on the 8th my father was insisting that protesters be moved back and police lines set up. Sharpton was talking so much shit just to get press. The court officer that was representing the city was a novice and only had been practicing for a matter of weeks. My father was so concerned that something was going to happen he demanded that a senior attorney come to this courtroom immediately. In fact he said there will be no break for lunch and this must be addressed, literally, now. My father was furious that a junior, novice attorney was given the case. The law stated that my father's order to move protesters to a safe distance and place baracades needed to be requested by the City. His hands were tied. This is the way the law is written. My father waited just 15 minutes for the junior attorney to get someone from the city office to either show up or call him so he could get protective measures in place. When he walked back into the courtroom he asked the city attorney where the hell is his supervisor. The junior attorney said that there was a fire and loss of life. It doesn't matter if I was to write how angry and upset he was that the city's incompetence allowed this to happen. But I will never forget hearing my father sobbing and wailing and crying behind his closed bedroom door that night. For the rest of our days we would always include the people who lost their lives in our prayers. Sharpton incited that situation, he is a real piece of shit.
And just in case anyone was wondering my father was a white Jew, but he never, never had a racist thought.
Seriously I love thos channel. I never knew about Freddy's Market. Pls kept the videos coming.
The history backdrop of Harlem was DOPE! Big ups to you for creating a channel for the victims to tell their stories.
Dude, your channel is awesome! I share it with everyone! Great writing and storytelling.
Thank you so much!
New York has such an interesting and influential anthropological history. Ty for sharing these stories with the context included.
This one of my fav videos of yours. I am definitely born and raised and know my Harlem history. The record shack and The hut was where everybody got music back then. The hut use to have pop up stars visiting. Freddy's use to sell those colorful shirts. I vaguely remember the news about the people and deaths so thanks for the info.
Yep. I rmemeber when Pun was signing copies of Capital Punishment and the whole projects was out. That was a wild event. I was constantly in the hut just looking for new stuff not even knowing what I was getting 100%. Its how I learned about mad new artists. Still have those cds and tapes too.
@@EvilIntentions I definitely was out there that day. I can't say I have any of the tapes and cds I got from the Hut back then. That's a treasure to have. Just to think we had a spot right there and in our hood where a bunch of rappers and actors would come on the regular was so dope
Your channel is dope bro ✊🏽 much respect
Thank you!
Im from Brooklyn but hung out and lived in Harlem in the 90s excellent job best documentary i have seen so far great build up/ backstory 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 tragic event well covered im now a subscriber
Born and Raised in Harlem!! I remember this, we as a community were devastated!! Our Black Owned Record Shop. So many stars could be seen on any given day.. We set the Trends #OLDHARLEM
YOU HAD TO BE THERE ❤
@Washica I didn’t move to Harlem until 2014, East Side. I’m a record collector & have seen other videos on the store & wished I had had the chance to visit! I can only imagine the 80s/90s and the amount of dope records he had!
Great story telling bro, has anyone ever told you that you were good at this? Lol keep up the great work.
I love how you provide the historical context of the time in all your videos I've watched. It really helps draw you into the world these stories happened in.
Thank you for educating today’s generations about the truth in history. I try to tell my children who are adults now about how things were back in the day. It is important that generations today and generations to come to know the truths in the world. Again thank you 😊
Wow dude I really love your content it makes my day.
Thank you for this.... I worked in the neighborhood & shopped at the store often! I so remember that! (125th St)
Wow I Remember when this happened . Back in 95 I was working in a Korean owned clothing store on 8th st in the village nyc . Everyone was on high alert . And nervous .
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Loved this. You are just awesome my guy. I've seen 3 of your videos and they are just informative and well told and written. Thank you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾
Also, I live in Harlem. I remember the fire but I did not know lives were lost or why or how the first started. Such a sad ending to such a beautiful community. Now nothing is the same over there.
I'm glad I found the channel
Thank you so much for checking it out!
Ik right me 2
I love the way you narrate all these cases & also make me cry🥹 very sad all these cases I’ve cried with a couple of them specially when children are involved I subscribed fro the first video I saw very good channel keep those videos coming thank you♥️
Watching the store's owner sweep out the ashes from his store one of the most heartbreaking things that I have seen. I asked him could I help him and he wanted to do it all by yourself. The community had mourned the loss.
Fellow new yorker here (born and raised in Canarsie), been binging these videos over the last few days. It's refreshing to see stories from here, AND told by someone from here i can actually relate to.
I gotta know, where is the music at the very start of the video from? I'm only a few seconds into the video so my bad if you mention it later.
That's crazy I just walked past the Apollo on my lunch break and decided to watch a RUclips video and boom you popped up on my timeline on RUclips with this video😂😂😂 blessing from the Bronx NY keep doing your thing..❤❤
Im from NYC and I remember that tragic day of Mart 125. So sad😭Rip to the victims 🙏🙏
Well said and we are still going through it today A DANG SHAME, now fast food stores, nails, and weaves..horrible site to see
The work behind these videos is unmatched ☝🏾 I respect the work man love the channel
Really appreciate you starting with the history of Harlem. I worked in tourism here in Britain, so you kind of cover old ground after so many years. This was fresh to me and it's always good to learn history from another country. Really interesting beginning, thank you for this.
Your content is so detailed.
Thank you!!
I like this dude, he is a true unadulterated New Yorker ‼️🔥💯💯👍🏾
Thank you!
@@EvilIntentions no problem sun. ‼️👍🏾
Outstanding the way this was packaged. Really appreciated the footage of Harlem…the Harlem that I miss!
Very, very sad. I want to thank you so much for all of the stories you cover. But, especially this one, where I felt like I learned a whole big part of our history. You put alot of time and effort and research in this episode, and all others. You are amazing at what you do. Merry Christmas..
I love how you tell the whole story before the story
great work my guy, I didn't know do much took place around that time.
I truly appreciate the history about Harlem. People forget about the sanctuary it was for African-Americans fleeing the brutality of the south. It’s also interesting seeing how history repeated itself. The parallels in the response in Black cities across the nation to MLK’s death and the country’s response to George Floyd’s death is uncanny. It’s interesting to see the racial and political motives to get the record store removed from the mart. Black art was created as self-expression, but viewed as political to non-Black folks and those who detested the art form. This story is also a testament to how important it is for Black business owners should be invested in the community. Sikhulu Shange did more than just sell records, he helped propel the art and preserved the culture. This is why they community came out in droves to protest for him to keep his lease. I remember Al Sharpton getting flack for his comments about this because he used the term “white interloper.” Overall, I wish it didn’t have to go down like this. So many innocent people lost their lives including a child. There was a more healthy, productive way to handle this and the killer unfortunately couldn’t see that. Sikhulu had the entire community and political activists on his side. This was uneccessary.
He could have paid the increased rent. Or moved.
So shot latinos that live in the same hood ?
@@aaronx8006 how did you arrive at that question from my comment?
@Becky You are well named. Why do you think his rent was raised to a price he couldn't afford to pay?????
@@KIMetal Wasn't it obvious?!?
Another one ✌️💥
Those background tracks are sounding nice.....
❤You had my full attention from start to finish with this one, I have never heard of this event but then again I'm from Idaho lol but love learning about history and different cultures👍♥️ Thank you for all your time and effort for this video and content.
Awesome channel. I discovered your channel through TikTok and added you on here. Keep up the good work!
I've only just found your channel, but I'm so glad i did! I've been bingeing your older episodes all night now lol. I love that you work historical facts about the particular area into your telling of these awful stories. You are gifted storyteller! ❤
Thank you!!!
I just want to say I appreciate all the history you share in your videos you are so thorough, definitely my favorite part of these stories so thank you!
You make me want to go back in time.. and live. I could feel what it felt like to walk into that record store, hear the music.
This was great, very well done. I lived on 110th across from the park for several years and was always going up to 125th to shop. I passed there all the time. I never knew about this.
I know more about Harlem now than when I lived there thanks to UTube
@@davidgreene6976 me too! I always thought Harlem was pretty but behind those facades there are many sad and bad things going on. I'm learning a lot too
@@ericmoore571 Thank you Eric.I took a UTube tour of Harlem.
I remember that day like it was yesterday. Rest in peace 😔
My family was well known in Harlem. Even having a street named after my pop pop now. Love your your work
Thank you so much. Respect to your family. I love Harlem and always will. Born and raised in NYC. Thanks again!
Thank you very much for all your video's, Jose you have a excellent speaking voice the best i have heard. This is so very sad what happened on 125th street Harlem
It's all about greed for money. Greed is Evil.
Murder is not the answers but they will have to face Jesus on judgement day. Love and best wishes for your exceptional channel.
Love ❤ and blessings from Australia 🙏🏻
thank you for sharing this!!❤
I was in high school when this happened. I went to school on 135th and convent in harlem. This was definitely a sad story
You went to A. Philip Randolph?
I lived on 140th and Convent and my brother went to Music and Art H.S which was on 135th and convent before it changed to A Phillip Randoph HS.
Brother, you're a dope narrator. 👊🏽