{"id":2340,"date":"2009-07-02T10:15:15","date_gmt":"2009-07-02T09:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/?p=2340"},"modified":"2009-07-28T20:47:13","modified_gmt":"2009-07-28T19:47:13","slug":"michael-jackson-harlem-pays-tribute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/2009\/07\/michael-jackson-harlem-pays-tribute\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Jackson: Harlem pays Tribute"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Harlem.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the Apollo Theatre.<\/p>\n<p>Both are mourning the passing of Michael Jackson, Along with pretty much the rest of the world.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7949.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7982.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Apollo turned the adjoining wall into a tribute mural. It was raining when we arrived in Harlem, and the wall was covered in a plastic sheath.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7956.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The rain did not stop the tributes.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7958.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The rain eventually wore off, and the covers were removed.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7955.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>People from all backgrounds came to pay their respects; I guess this shows how Michael Jackson&#8217;s music crosses various boundaries.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7957.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7959.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7985.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7994.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7988.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7989.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7992.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7991.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7987.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Outside the entrance to the Apollo, a shrine of sorts had been created, and people had gathered outside to leave notes, flowers and sing.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7961.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p>MJ memorabilia<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7962.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7963.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7964.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7981.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The entrance. You can click some of the images below to read the messages.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7967.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7968.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7969_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7969.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7970.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7971.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7972_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7972.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7973_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7973.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7974.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7975_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7975.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7976.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7977_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7977.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Goodbye Michael.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7979.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.t52.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/IMG_7960.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Geeky stuff: Canon EOS 20D, 24-70 f2.8 lens<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Harlem. Welcome to the Apollo Theatre. Both are mourning the passing of Michael Jackson, Along with pretty much the rest of the world. The Apollo turned the adjoining wall into a tribute mural. It was raining when we arrived in Harlem, and the wall was covered in a plastic sheath. 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