{"id":11226,"date":"2012-07-16T09:37:51","date_gmt":"2012-07-16T13:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=11226"},"modified":"2015-09-28T21:20:44","modified_gmt":"2015-09-29T01:20:44","slug":"harlem-week-2012-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/07\/16\/harlem-week-2012-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Harlem Week 2012 in New York City!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Harlem\u2019s iconic Apollo Theater in New York City<\/div>\n<\/div>Harlem is one of New York City\u2019s most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods. It has also played an extremely important part in the history of the city and the nation. During the Civil Rights Movement, Harlem hosted speakers such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, who actually lived in Harlem for some time. The neighborhood also became known for its unique culture and art. Nowadays, Harlem\u2019s gospel choirs, Jazz music and soul food have become famous throughout the world, as has the iconic Apollo Theater.<\/p>\n

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Panorama of the Harlem River, Harlem, Central Park and Midtown Manhattan in the background, seen from the Bronx in New York City<\/div>\n<\/div>To find out more about the neighborhood, check out our video tour of Central and West Harlem<\/a>. Every year, the neighborhood\u2019s diversity, culture and art is celebrated during Harlem Week: a unique tribute that organizes many events during the summer.<\/p>\n

What started in the \u201870\u2019s as just one day of celebrating Harlem has turned into an event that stretches across several weeks. In fact, this year Harlem Week events will begin July 28th 2012 and last until August 25th, for what will be the 38th year of Harlem Week.\u00a0 During this period, the neighborhood\u2019s rich African American, Hispanic, Caribbean and European history will be celebrated with events including concerts, performances, exhibitions, sports events, family programs and, of course, Jazz.<\/p>\n

You can check out the full program at the official Harlem Week website<\/a>, and we will highlight some of the summer\u2019s main events here.
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A performance for Harlem Week at the U.S. Grant National Memorial Park in New York City<\/div>\n<\/div>\n