1920s Harlem as a Destination

Summer did not just lead residents to depart Harlem for day trips and longer summer camps; it also brought visitors…

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Basketball in 1920s Harlem

Sports loomed large among the entertainments patronized by Harlem’s residents in the 1920s.   Basketball occupied the most prominent place. Romeo…

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Parades in 1920s Harlem

Harlem is also a parade ground. During the warmer months of the year no Sunday passes without several parades.  There…

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More on Numbers Gambling

With the publication of our book Playing the Numbers drawing near, I’ve added some more pages explaining the game: how…

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