HARLEM HEIGHTS: HARLEM WORLD

See the faces and places that put Harlem on the map.

Sylvia's Soul Food - Sylvia's Restaurant of Harlem was established in 1962 with a seating capacity of 35 people. Today, Sylvia's occupies most of a city block with a seating capacity of 450 people.
Harlem as Hollywood? - Quiet as it's kept, Harlem is no stranger to Hollywood. The blockbuster hit "American Gangster," starring Denzel Washington, T.I. and Common, was filmed there. Other movies based in Harlem: "New Jack City," "Harlem Nights," "Paid in Full" and "Above the Rim."
Black Beauties - In addition to writers and musicians, Harlem also attracted talented singers and actresses. Billie Holiday, Lena Horne and Ethel Waters all became household names.
Harlem Heavyweights - With its unique cultural demographic, Harlem has always been full of social activism. Among the most well-known political Harlemites are the Rev. Calvin Butts, Rep. Charles Rangel and the late Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

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Harlem as Hollywood? - Quiet as it's kept, Harlem is no stranger to Hollywood. The blockbuster hit "American Gangster," starring Denzel Washington, T.I. and Common, was filmed there. Other movies based in Harlem: "New Jack City," "Harlem Nights," "Paid in Full" and "Above the Rim."

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