HARLEM
Veronica Liguori
Created on March 22, 2024
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HARLEM's history
by Veronica Liguori & Alba Coscia
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Harlem before
Harlem today
Harlem is an iconic district in New York, located in the northern part of Manhattan.
Introduction
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.
one of the greatest jazz and blues singers in history.
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday (1915-1959)
the well-known activist of the black equality movement.
Malcolm X
Malcolm X(1925-1965).
Langston Hughes(1901-1967).
poet, writer and activist.
In the Harlem Renaissance a lot of people became famous for helping black people getting rid of racism.
Langston Hughes
the famous composer and jazz pianist
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington (1899-1974).
Zora Neale Hurston(1891-1960).
Art Kane(1925-1995).
Zora Neale Hurtson
writer, anthropologist and key Harlem Renaissance figure.
Art Kane
the photographer who took the famous photo "A Great Day In Harlem".
Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market
Apollo Theater
PLACES OF INTEREST
Striver's Row
Marcus Garvey Park
Cotton Club (2020)
Cotton Club (1920s)
African Latin Food
Caribbean Food
Soul Food
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.
HARLEM'S CUISINE
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Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder)
In A Sentimental Mood
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 Mood2. My Little Brown Book3. Take the "A" Train4. The Feeling Of Jazz
Duke Ellington's music
Fried corn
Collard greens
Smoked pork
Waffles
Mac and Cheese
Fried chicken
Curry goat
Ackee and saltfish
Jerk chicken
Ceviche
Empanadas
Arroz with chicken
A Great Day In Harlem (1958).
Richard Rodgers Theater
Playground
Basketball court
Harlem fire Watchtower
St. Nicholas
Striver's Row
"Their Eyes Were Watching God"(1937)