HARLEM

HARLEM's history

by Veronica Liguori & Alba Coscia

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Introduction

Harlem is an iconic district in New York, located in the northern part of Manhattan.

Harlem today

Harlem before

Initially, Harlem was a rural area. Here happened "The Great Migration", a large migration that lasted util the mid 20th century.

Harlem (1910)

Harlem renaissance

In the 1920s and 1930s, the Harlem renaissance was born. We know this period especially for its cultural vitality. It was vbery important for black people for social inclusion.

In the Harlem Renaissance a lot of people became famous for helping black people getting rid of racism.

Billie Holiday

one of the greatest jazz and blues singers in history.

Langston Hughes (1901-1967).

Malcolm X (1925-1965).

Billie Holiday (1915-1959)

Langston Hughes

poet, writer and activist.

Malcolm X

the well-known activist of the black equality movement.

Art Kane

the photographer who took the famous photo "A Great Day In Harlem".

Duke Ellington

the famous composer and jazz pianist

Art Kane (1925-1995).

Duke Ellington (1899-1974).

Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960).

Zora Neale Hurtson

writer, anthropologist and key Harlem Renaissance figure.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market

Apollo Theater

Marcus Garvey Park

Striver's Row

Cotton Club (2020)

Cotton Club (1920s)

HARLEM'S CUISINE

Harlem is rich in cultures and cuisines, due to its cultural variety. Here We can find a lot of culinary traditions, coming from different places.

Caribbean Food

Soul Food

African Latin Food

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Duke Ellington's music

Duke Ellington was the most important composer in the history of jazz. He also wrote film score and stage musicals.During his carreer He won a lot of prizes, such as the 1966 Grammy for the best original jazz composition "In the Beginning, God". In 1997 He died of lung cancer, but his death did not end the band. Some of Ellington's most popular piecews are: 1. In A Sentimental Mood 2. My Little Brown Book 3. Take the "A" Train 4. The Feeling Of Jazz

In A Sentimental Mood

Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder)

Fried chicken

Smoked pork

Waffles

Fried corn

Mac and Cheese

Collard greens

Jerk chicken

Curry goat

Ackee and saltfish

Arroz with chicken

Ceviche

Empanadas

A Great Day In Harlem (1958).

Playground

Harlem fire Watchtower

Richard Rodgers Theater

Basketball court

Striver's Row

St. Nicholas

"Their Eyes Were Watching God" (1937)