This post was also sent in by a number of people who are friends with a sister by the nasme of Lanise. I'm not sure if Lanise went to Manhattan Center, but we support her. Chk out the information below:
Hello all.
Today I am contacting you on a very serious matter. I know most of you
know, but for those who do not, my grandfather Bobby Robinson owns a
very long standing business in Harlem. In fact the store he owns is the
first African American owned business on 125th street. The store was
opened on Aug. 12, 1946. 61 years ago. He was also one of the first
African Americans to own independant record labels and music
distribution. He was a pioneer in the production of Hip Hop music with
his Enjoy record label being the second to produce a Rap recording.
Bobby's record store was instrumental in promoting local and
internationally known artist. Such as Gladys Knight and the Pips, whose
first recording he produced, James Brown, Smokey Robinson (the list of
artists goes on and on) So, Long story short this is our history and WE
are responsible for protecting it. If we don't protect it and express
just how important it is to us. OUR legacy and our history it WILL
be LOST!!!
The property was purchased by Sigfeld,LLC and Kimco Management, LLC
I am asking everyone to call and/or write everyone on the list below to
express your interest in preserving what represents the best of Harlem.
Please send to all in your address book
Thank you
Senator Bill Perkins
163 w 125th St.
NY NY 10027
(212) 222 7315
Sigfeld LLC
400 w. 14 th street
NY NY 10014
Jeff Eden at congressman Rangel's office
212 663 - 3900
