Harlem, The Black Metropolis
Clip: Episode 3 | 1m 35sVideo has Closed Captions
A look at the black businesses, churches, entertainment of Harlem, the "Black Metropolis."
This episode looks at the idea of the “Black Metropolis” – a Black city within a larger city – and explores the black businesses, churches and entertainment of Harlem.
Major corporate support for MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE is provided by Bank of America. Corporate support is also provided by Johnson & Johnson. Major support is also provided...
Harlem, The Black Metropolis
Clip: Episode 3 | 1m 35sVideo has Closed Captions
This episode looks at the idea of the “Black Metropolis” – a Black city within a larger city – and explores the black businesses, churches and entertainment of Harlem.
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This hour of Making Black America focuses on organizing for change in the Black community. (32s)
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipMajor corporate support for MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE is provided by Bank of America. Corporate support is also provided by Johnson & Johnson. Major support is also provided...