Harlem

One day in Harlem

What about tasting soul food ?

Red Rooster

125 street (310 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027, États-Unis)

Red Rooster is a fast food restaurant chain founded in 1972 specializing in roast chicken recipes. Marcus Samuelson, an Ethiopian chef recognized by President Barack Obama and owner of Red Rooster in Harlem deciding to give new meaning to his career after the attacks of September 11 and opened his own restaurant the Red Rooster. Here he illustrates the importance of Afro-American culture.

The Edge Harlem

The Edge Harlem is an ode to the black community and pays tribute to the spirit of Harlem honoring those who came before. The building has its own unique history and was a meeting place for key figures of the Harlem Renaissance such as Langston Hughes. The restaurant was created by Juliet and Justine Masters who were born in Harlem and still live there.

What to visit ?

The Studio Museum Harlem

If you like art, you should visit the Studio Museum Harlem. Considered the heart of the district, the Studio Museum Harlem is a fine art museum that exhibits African-American works. More than 1,600 artworks are on display.

Gospel music

Gospel masses are a pleasure for both eyes and ears. Gospel music has got African-American traditions. It dates back from the late 1800s where African-American churches in the southern United States started various styles of music into their churches including African-American spirituals, hymns, and sacred songs. It was accompanied by hand-clapping and foot-stomping.

So attending a gospel mass is a must-do! But do not forget that these Masses are a moment of meditation and not a spectacle.

The jazz museum

If you like jazz or if you want to know more about this style of music, go to the jazz museum where you will discover a complete collection of authentic documents (photos, documentaries, books…). Even though the place is small, it is rich in discoveries!

Family events :

June 2021

The puerto Rican Festival

The Puerto Rican Festival is located in East Harlem, nicknamed El Barrio because of its latino population . It started in 1985. Today hundreds of people from Harlem and beyond come back every year . This festival takes place the second Saturday in June on 116th street. It’s a very joyful celebration of the Puerto Rican traditions and culture. There is lots of tasty food, traditional music and dancing. A parade is organized on the Sunday and if you are lucky you may see Miss Puerto Rico.

Harlem and its iconic figures :

The Duke Ellington Memorial

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (1899 - 1974) was a famous composer, pianist, and conductor of a jazz orchestra. He conducted his famous big band for more than 50 years and is seen as the greatest jazz composer and conductor of his time. His contributions to jazz and American music have remained unprecedented.

The Harriet Tubman Memorial

Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) was one of the most famous activists in favor of the abolition of slavery. Born a slave, she too escaped to become a conductor of the Railway Underground, helping other slaves to escape.

Adam Clayton Powell Jr

Adam Clayton Powell (1908 - 1972) was a Baptist pastor, activist, and American politician who represented the Harlem neighborhood in the United States House of Representatives from 1945 to 1971. He was also a prominent and controversial figure in the civil rights movement, for a time working alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was also the first African-American political figure from New York to be elected to Congress.