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Live at The Apollo: 10 Iconic Hip-Hop Moments

Hip-Hop Performances at NYC’s Apollo Theater

10 Apollo Theater Hip-Hop Moments

Harlem’s famous stage has been the site of landmark performances by Salt-N-Pepa, Lil Wayne and other hip-hop stars. 

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A Weekend Exploring Black-Owned Harlem

Hip-hop, legacy, art and culture are all crown jewels of this iconic Black neighborhood in NYC. Support Black-owned restaurants, shops and more in Harlem.

Explore Black Owned Restaurants & More in Harlem | Black In NYC 

Black-Owned Harlem Itinerary

An itinerary of Black businesses in this historic Manhattan neighborhood.

Spend a Weekend Exploring Black-Owned Harlem

Make an itinerary out of visiting Black-owned restaurants, shops and cultural spots in this vibrant and historic Manhattan neighborhood.  

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A Guide to Exploring West Harlem

Best Things to Do in West Harlem

West Harlem Guide

West Harlem has a vibe and charm worth exploring. 

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These 5 Artists Got Their Start at Amateur Night at the Apollo

Top Musicians from Apollo Theater’s Amateur NIght – Jazmine Sullivan, H.E.R., Ne-Yo 

5 Artists Who Competed at Amateur Night

As the famous live competition restarts, we spotlight some contemporary artists who launched their careers on the Apollo stage.

Harlem, USA: Historic Photographs by Dawoud Bey 

Forty years since the photo series premiered, it still reflects a dynamic Harlem community. 

Harlem, USA: Historic Photographs by Dawoud Bey

Dawoud Bey’s Harlem, USA

'Harlem, USA': Historic Photos by Dawoud Bey

Forty years since the photo series premiered, it still reflects a dynamic Harlem community. 


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Apollo Theater

Harlem's world-famous Apollo Theater is renowned for its Amateur Night. Get all the details and show information.

Apollo Theater, New York: Tickets, Information and Shows

The landmark theater, home to a weekly Amateur Night, is where many stars launched their careers.

Sylvia’s

Founded in 1962, this world-famous Harlem soul food restaurant (think smothered chicken, fried catfish and collard greens)  has spawned a line of Sylvia products, from triple-strength hot sauce to peach cobbler mix.

Sylvia's Restaurant: New York City Restaurant, Harlem

Sylvia's Restaurant

This world-famous Harlem soul food restaurant has become an NYC mainstay.

Red Rooster Harlem

Marcus Samuelsson has created a restaurant focusing on elevated American comfort food against a backdrop of warm colors, stimulating art and soulful sounds.

Red Rooster Harlem | Manhattan | Restaurants

Marcus Samuelsson's restaurant focuses on elevated American comfort food.

Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market

Just east of Malcolm X Boulevard, this outdoor affair specializes in colorful African goods with vendors hailing from Senegal, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana.

Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market 

Just east of Malcolm X Boulevard, this outdoor affair specializes in colorful African goods.

LoLo’s Seafood Shack

Lolo’s menu features seafood favorites that might transport you to a beach in the Caribbean or the coastal waters of Cape Cod.

LoLo’s Seafood Shack | Harlem restaurant 

Lolo’s menu features seafood favorites that might transport you to a beach.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem

Sporting a visitors&rsquo; center overflowing with books, CDs and DVDs, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem offers jazz education and entertainment to its visitors. Popular educational series include the Harlem Speaks lecture series and Jazz for Curious Li

National Jazz Museum in Harlem

Harlem's jazz museum offers music education and entertainment to its visitors. 

Harlem Stage - The Gatehouse

This historic building has been restored into a state-of-the-art, flexible performance, rehearsal and support space.

Harlem Stage - The Gatehouse | Manhattan | Off-Broadway

Harlem Stage promotes music, dance and drama performances by contemporary artists of color. 

Minton's

Minton's is the place where bebop was born. Established in 1938, the Harlem nightclub became the setting for a revolution in jazz.

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Minton's is the place where bebop was born.

Tsion Cafe

Tsion Cafe specializes in Ethiopian, Israeli and Middle Eastern cuisine, and hosts live music, art receptions and community events in Sugar Hill, part of historic Harlem.

Tsion Cafe: New York City Restaurant, Harlem

Tsion Cafe specializes in Ethiopian, Israeli and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Vinatería

Vinatería is a neighborhood restaurant rooted in the culinary traditions of Italy and Spain, and the philosophy of using local, seasonal ingredients.

Vinatería | Manhattan | Restaurants

Vinateria

Vinatería is a neighborhood restaurant rooted in the culinary traditions of Italy and Spain.

67 Orange Street

This modern-day speakeasy has an extensive cocktail list and bites such as fried chicken sliders and lobster mac ’n’ cheese.

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Marcus Garvey Park 

Named after Marcus Garvey, a renowned black leader who was born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica, in 1887, this park boasts more than 20 acres of indoor and outdoor fun.

Marcus Garvey Park | Venues 

This park boasts more than 20 acres of indoor and outdoor fun.

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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Puerto Rican-born black scholar and bibliophile Arturo Alfonso Schomburg curated this important library&mdash;a national research center devoted to collecting and preserving documents that reflect the experiences of people of African descent through

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture | Harlem cultural center | NYCtourism.com

This library is devoted to the experiences of people of African descent throughout the world.

Abyssinian Baptist Church

Abyssinian Baptist Church was founded in 1808 by men and women who refused to concede to segregated seating at the First Baptist Church of New York City.

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This renowned Harlem church is a place for African American spirituality and community.

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NYC Local Legends: Hector Espinal in Washington Heights

In this episode, Hector Espinal Jr., co-founder of the running club We Run Uptown (WRU Crew), takes us around his Washington Heights neighborhood.

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