Harlem, New York City, 1947 This 1947 photograph of Harlem captures the energy and spirit of the neighborhood in the post-World War II era. Harlem had long been a center of African American culture, with jazz, arts, and activism playing a major role in its identity. The image likely reflects a busy street scene, with people going about their daily lives amidst the backdrop of Harlem's iconic architecture. The 1940s were a time of transition in Harlem, as the Great Migration brought waves of Afri

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