Harlem

Throughout the twentieth century Harlem served as the capital of black America and the center of black culture and business during the Harlem Renaissance. Like other communities in the city, Harlem has recently faced gentrification in the form of luxury housing and national retail chains.

Harlem’s Blues (with slideshow)

By Kamelia Angelova

Harlem residents fear displacement and loss of identity as rezoning to develop 125th Street gets the City Planning’s approval.

The Apollo Theatre

By Danielle Woods

Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater has changed with the times, drawing a larger audience from outside of Harlem.

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