Assignment #16

Bessie's dentist office was on 7th Ave. I see that there was also a neighborhood called "Striver's Row" that was a very wealthy neighborhood in Harlem. I learned while reading about Harlem that Harlem had many parts of the area, just like a town would. There was the hot places to be and the rich parts. They had everything they needed because that was the only place that blacks were allowed. Also, this site shows how involved with music Harlem was which is how it is connected to "Having Our Say." The sisters explain the love for music that Harlem had.

There were many influential people that lived in Harlem during this time according to the second website. James Weldon Johnson was one that I happened to click on. His mother was the first woman to teach in a public school and one of his songs called "Lift Every Voice and Sing" became the "Negro National Anthem." There was also Jack Johnson who was a heavyweight champion. After his boxing career he also opened up a supper club in Harlem. There were many characters and influential people living in Harlem. They are very interesting to learn about and definitely shaped how America is today.