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Malcolm X is shot 16 times at 3:00 p.m. on February 21, 1965, during a political meeting in Harlem, leading to his death at age 39.
A food pantry in Harlem provides bags of vegetables to low-income residents, reflecting the community's ongoing challenges despite Barack Obama's presidency.
A bus damaged a cable in July 2020, leaving a resident without internet access for two weeks during the pandemic.
Conan meets Vivian in Harlem, who shares her Apollo performance story and sings beautifully.
Conan meets Harlem neighbors, featuring Sasuke's music and lively interactions filled with applause.
At the March on Washington in 1963, John Lewis was the youngest speaker, delivering a speech deemed so radical that it required edits before delivery.
Harry Belafonte was born in Harlem in the mid-1920s and became friends with notable figures like Marlon Brando, Martin Luther King, and Charlie Parker.
The chopped cheese, served at Hajji's Deli in Harlem, is the real New Yorker’s sandwich.
The "Green Book" listed more than 9,500 places where Black travelers could find safe accommodations during a time of widespread segregation.
New York City in the mid-1980s was marked by a surge in crime, with abandoned buildings and graffiti creating a dangerous atmosphere in neighborhoods like Harlem.
About 350 members participate in a Harlem lending circle, contributing fixed amounts each month to save together and support one another.
Tracy Morgan reflects on his childhood in 1980s Harlem, sharing humorous anecdotes about his past as a crack dealer and the impact of addiction on his community.
Islan Nettles, a sweet very kind trans woman, is killed in a brutal attack in Harlem.
Washington, D.C., had more listings in the Green Book than any other city, providing essential resources for African Americans traveling during Jim Crow.
