HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — A celebration to honor a vibrant New York City neighborhood returns for its 51st year.
Harlem Week kicked off on Friday, with more than two weeks of events honoring the area’s rich history and culture. The theme this year is magic, with music and entertainment showing off all that Harlem has to offer.
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Harlem Week actually began back in 1974 as “Harlem Day,” designed to bring positivity to the greater Harlem community, businesses and organizations.
Over the years, the celebration has only gotten bigger and better now extending for two weeks, featuring live music, tributes, arts and entertainment of all kinds.
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However, the mission remains the same- to highlight the “magic” that comes from Harlem, the home of places like the legendary Apollo Theater and National Jazz Museum…