“”Sunrise” by Harold Michael Harvey
Connecting with people is a major part of why I love writing this blog. Last year I received a phone call from a lovely woman I know only on-line, BriAnne Dixon. She was visiting friends on St. Simons Island and wanted to learn more about my blog. She also began to tell me about interesting people she thought I might enjoy writing about and getting to know. One of these people turned out to be Harold Michael Harvey. Since that phone conversation, Harold and I have connected via phone and e-mail conversations and formed a friendship that will one day lead to our actually meeting in person!
I am so impressed with Harold Michael Harvey. He is a generous, giving soul. A man well educated in the ways of law and government. Harold graduated from Tuskegee University with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and continued on to get his law degree from Atlanta Law School. But Harold has taken his career beyond the legal arena and is a well known journalist as well, winning the “Outstanding work in Newspaper Journalism”. He continues as a contributing writer of articles to various on-line publications such as Allvoices Inc.
His critically acclaimed novel, “Paper Puzzle”, is based on his life as a young black boy who questioned his grandmother as to why he could not play behind the sales counter with a white boy whose family owned the store in the mid 1950’s. The story goes on to become a riveting mystery with two protagonist’s, one black and one white. Find out more about “Paper Puzzle” here: http://paperpuzzle.net/.
Harold Michael Harvey receiving key to the City of Brunswick, GA
His work as a humanitarian stands out. Harold is an accomplished public speaker as he strives to communicate with people of all races and backgrounds, bringing them together with his words of inspiration. He works to develop and grow race relations through his work with youth and the game of baseball. He serves on the Black College Legends and Pioneers Committee for The College Baseball Foundation Board of Trustees and the National College Baseball Hall of Fame. This gives him a vote in deciding who gets into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame. He has been instrumental in the lives of many young people, always promoting understanding between people of different color and ethnic backgrounds. To date, his accomplishments in working with young people have led to three becoming attorney’s, three journalist’s and most recently the election of Courtney English to serve as chair to the Atlanta Public Schools. Harold is an accomplished public speaker as he strives to communicate with people of all races and backgrounds, bringing them together with his words of inspiration.
The side of Harold I find most interesting is his love of art, music, cooking, gardening and photography. Living a well balanced life that embraces his work as well as his hobbies and the arts keeps him grounded. He makes his home in Atlanta, but makes frequent trips to Coastal Georgia. Most recently, Harold received the keys to the city of Brunswick, GA in recognition of his work with Africa American Youths throughout the state. I am honored to call Harold my friend, and one of these days I’ll have the opportunity to make that dinner for him we keep talking about! The door is always open, Harold…..come on down!
“Sunset” by Harold Michael Harvey
8 Responses
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Gwenola Says:
Moving on up to the East side
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Harold Michael Harvey Says:
Melissa, thanks so much for sharing my story with your public. I enjoy life and the people who I meet in my daily walk. I look forward to enjoying dinner with you all on our next visit to Coastal Georgia.
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Melissa Says:
Thak you Harold! Keep me up on your travels so we can schedule that get together!
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Harold Michael Harvey Says:
Gwenola, maybe moving down to Coastal Georgia to finish my next novel.
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Anne Hess Says:
What a beautiful tribute to Mr Harvey . He is an amazing person to be sure , a wonderful husband to his wife , a supportive Father to his son ,who also writes , and a lovely friend . Your family and friends admire all these good things about you 🙂
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Eugene Mosley Says:
Dear Mr. Harvey
It was very inspiring to see the article that you wrote regarding your first days at Lanier Junior High school. I remember those days as well because I was there too,but not the first day. However, all the other details I remember vividly. I remember the bicycle rims and sticks being hurled as we sat in our little circle after lunch on the field. James Thomas,Carlton,Sonny, Alvin and myself received the negativities of the backlash of integration as well as yourself and just a couple others including Kenneth Nixon.
You can imagine my experience as I came from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and although I had visited the south previously it was not or an extended stay.
I talk with J.T. on occasion as well as Kenny regarding those gloomy days at Lanier. I’ve been trying to look you up for a while. You can get my number from JT.
It would be a pleasure speaking with you. Good luck in all your endeavors. PS. I’m trying to find Alvin Russell and Frank Everest. Eugene Mosley.
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Harold Michael Harvey Says:
Eugene, I remember you well. Also, you had a brother at the senior high school. I still laugh at your joke that went something like this: “A burp is a breath of air flowing from the heart, but if it takes a downward path, it is bound to be a ….” Regrettably, Alvin Russell passed three years ago.Charlie Brown passed at the homegoing services for Alvin. Frank Everest lives in New Jersey. He is not well. I will call J. T. today and get your phone number or you can get my number from him. Good to hear from you. HMH
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