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From a Harlem hip-hop perspective, these artists have had a major impact on the genre and continue to shape its sound and style.

Big L was a rapper who was active in the mid-to-late 90s and was one of the most influential MCs to come out of Harlem. With his complex rhyme patterns and razor-sharp lyrics, Big L was a pioneer in the New York rap scene and left a...

Dive into the demographics of one of New York City's most famous neighborhoods. Learn about the historical and current population trends in Harlem. Click now to discover the diversity and evolution of this iconic community.

As a resident of Harlem for over a decade, I have personally witnessed the drastic changes in demographics that the neighborhood has undergone in recent years. As a proud member of the African American community, it is disheartening to see the influx of newcomers,...

As a now 43 year old black man in born in Harlem, N.Y.  I remember the Great Recession all too well. I was 28 years old back then It began in December 2007 and lasted until June 2009. It was one of the longest and most severe economic downturns in the United States history.

As a person who lived through it, I saw firsthand how the housing market crash in 2006, which was triggered by a decline in housing prices and a rise in foreclosures, led to a decrease...