Harlem is the Black mecca of America, representing culture, resilience, and innovation. This Black History Month, I am proud to recognize Harlem’s rich cultural heritage and contributions made throughout the history of America. My resolution, H.Res.94, honors the legacy and impact of the Harlem Renaissance as a pivotal cultural, social, and political movement in American history. #BHM | Congressman Adriano Espaillat

This rare glimpse of 1940’s East Harlem (Italian Harlem) showcases the everyday life of local people in their environments. #italian #italianamerican #throwback #italianharlem #1940’s #littleitaly #timecapsule #italianenclave #italianenclaves | Italian Enclaves

We hope you appreciate this reel which showcases 1940’s East Harlem’s Italian Enclave, which was the most dense Italian neighborhood besides Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, in the United States. We are a nonprofit that showcases Italian American neighborhoods, churches and businesses and we ask that you become a member of help us continue to do our work in preserving our beautiful culture. Grazie tutti! #italian #italianamerican #italianneighborhood #throwback #harlem #eastharlem #littleitaly #manhattan

Last night I joined @east_harlem_giglio in preparing for their Feast of the Giglio of Saint Anthony on Pleasant Avenue in East Harlem. @giovannipaolony of @g_and_r_deli_ was there setting up his mozzarella stand for the city’s best mozzarella and cheese pull. He and his family brought pastries from @zeppieribakery which went great after pizza from @patsyspizzanyc. I had time interview @rizzospizza along with Meagan, Phil and Bob about the significance of the feast to them and the people from Eas

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