East Harlem Remembered Oral Histories of Community and Diversity
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East Harlem Remembered Oral Histories of Community and Diversity

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Full Title

East Harlem Remembered Oral Histories of Community and Diversity
Author(s)

Christopher Bell
Edition
ISBN

9780786492541, 9780786468089
Publisher

McFarland
Format

PDF and EPUB

Description

The community of East Harlem in New York City lays claim to a rich and culturally diverse history. Once home to 35 ethnicities and 27 languages, the neighborhood attracted Irish, Jewish, and Italian immigrants in the early 20th century and later saw an influx of Puerto Rican immigrants and African Americans. In this oral history, former and current residents recount the early days, the post-World War II rise of public housing, the departure of Eastern European inhabitants, the growth of Latino and African American populations, the spirited 1960s, the urban blight of the 1980s, and the more recent resurgence and gentrification. This story of strength and struggle provides a vivid portrait of a fascinating community and the many resilient people who have called it home.

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