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New York, New York

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The African American Day Parade, held annually in Harlem, celebrates African-American culture and heritage and is the largest of its kind in the country.

The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem during the 1920s, marking a pivotal moment in African-American cultural history.

Originally settled by the Dutch in 1658, Harlem was named after the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands.

The Apollo Theater, opened in 1934, is a historic venue known for launching the careers of many African-American performers, including Ella Fitzgerald and James Brown.

The Great Migration brought Southern African-American cuisine to Harlem, leading to the development of soul food restaurants that are now iconic in the area.

Located in Harlem, the Schomburg Center is a leading institution dedicated to the preservation and study of African-American, African Diaspora, and African experiences.

The Abyssinian Baptist Church, founded in 1808, is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the United States and a significant cultural landmark in Harlem.

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