ABOUT US
We are a group of dog lovers in District 12, in the Washington Heights area of New York City. We are organizing to create and operate a dog run on 161st Street and Edgecombe Avene and WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN.
The scholar, poet, and activist Larry Neal was chosen to represent the dog run because of his ancestral connection to the neighborhood and his commitment to uplifting the African American and Hispanic community. We felt it important to remember the origins and history of such a vibrant district. By doing so we promote and embrace diversity, love, and respect for all.
OUR MISSION:
We hope that The Larry Neal Dog Run becomes the go-to destination for dog owners in the area, offering a unique and high-quality experience for both dogs and their owners.
We aim to provide a safe and enjoyable space for dogs to play and socialize while offering exceptional customer service and a range of additional pet care services.
If you are interested in joining our group or want to help further our cause in any capacity. Visit our contact page and leave your name and email.
The community honoring Larry Neal.
ABOUT LARRY NEAL
Cultural critic and playwright Larry Neal (1937–1981) was a leading member of the Black Arts Movement in the 1960s and 1970s. He was born in Atlanta and grew up in Philadelphia, earning a BA in English and history from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. He is known for his collections of poetry, Black Boogaloo: Notes on a Black Literature (1969) and Hoodoo Hollerin Bebop Ghosts (1971).
At the time of his death, Neal resided on Jumel Terrace with his wife and son.