Discovering Black New York, guide to african american history in NYC, table of contents

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Discovering Black New York, A Guide to African American Landmarks, Restaurants, Museums, Historical Sites and other black history facts about New York City Table of Contents

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Black New York

	INTRODUCTION: African Americans In New York City	3
1	MANHATTAN Manhattan Itinerary Historic Sites and Landmarks Museums and Galleries Cultural Centers Dining Out Live Music Shopping Tours of Manhattan	25 25 28 35 40 47 55 59 60
2	HARLEM Harlem Today Harlem Itinerary Historic Sites and Landmarks Famous Address, Famous People Museums and Galleries Cultural Centers Other Places of Interest Dining Out Live Music Jumpin’ Joints Shopping Bed and Breakfasts Tours of Harlem	63 63 64 67 86 95 102 106 108 124 127 134 139 140
3	BROOKLYN History of Brooklyn Brooklyn Itinerary Historic Sites and Landmarks Museums and Galleries Cultural Centers Dining Out Live Music Shopping Bed and Breakfasts Tours of Brooklyn	145 145 148 151 155 158 160 164 165 169 169
4	QUEENS History of Queens Historic Sites and Landmarks Cultural Centers Other Points of Interest Dining Out Shopping	171 171 173 177 178 178 180
5	BRONX History of the Bronx Historic Sites and Cultural Centers Shopping	183 183 185 187
6	STATEN ISLAND History of Staten Island Historic Sites and Landmarks	188 188 190
	HISTORIC SITES OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK CITY	193
7	Westchester County Nassau County Suffolk County	193 197 197
8	CALENDAR OF EVENTS	200
	Appendix A: Important Telephone Numbers and Web Sites	216
	Appendix B: Transportation Information Appendix C: Media Outlets Suggested Reading Sources Index	216 218 223 224 225

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