Welcome to GONE TOO SOON:

Fan outcry, tribute and celebration of Michael Jackson's life - Apollo Theater NYC


GONE TOO SOON: Fan outcry, tribute and celebration to Michael Jackson's Life the day he died.  The project is an ongoing multimedia Photo Exhibit series that showcases Black Photographers and videographers archiving the historical perspectives of Michael Jackson fans all over the world after hearing of his untimely  death June 25, 2009. 

The first of the series take you to a night in Harlem after confirming a few hours earlier that Michael Jackson had in fact died. The historical landmark, Apollo Theater (where Michael Jackson and the Jackson's appeared on amateur night) became one of was the main location, people flocked to after hearing the hews  about Michael's  unforeseen, untimely death. Although people were sad, people celebrated the life of Michael Jackson by blasting, singing along and dancing to his timeless music. It was a night to remember. This was truely a day of world peace.

RECEPTION/OPENING:     Sunday, August 30, 2009

                                                  4 - 8 PM | $3 suggested donation

LOCATION:                           Billie's Black 279 West 119 Street

                                                  between Fredrick Douglass & St. Nicholas Ave.

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A Black Photographer Photo Exhibit Curated by Angel L. Brown

Featured Photographers:

Kwane Brathwaite
Angel L. Brown
Ricky Day
Lisa DuBois
Gloria “Aziza” Lawyer
Joy Malone
Freddy Rumeci