The 21st Century
As World War II raged overseas, Harlem witnessed a battle of its own. Brimming with creative and political energy, Harlem’s diverse array of artists and activists launched a bold cultural offensive aimed at winning democracy for all Americans, regardless of race or gender. Continue reading
East Harlem Uncovered
“Nieuw Haarlem” (Harlem) was the second colony established by the Dutch in New York. Expansion to upper Manhattan was driven by property and economic concerns. Prior to this decision, the area was a sacred site and was inhabited with clam shells from the Lenape tribes of Wiechquaesgeoks or Siwanays or other tribes. Continue reading
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From 1936 to 1966 Harlem resident Victor Green, his wife Alma, and a small number of office staff produced a pocket-sized guidebook for African Americans to carry when they traveled through segregated America. Continue reading 
A woman of firsts, Norma Merrick Sklarek was the first African-American woman to hold an architecture license, first to earn a license in California and first African-American woman to be elected a fellow at the American Institute of Architects. Continue reading
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