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Remembering Duke Ellington, the legendary jazz musician, and composer who left an indelible mark on music history. 🎵🎹 His funeral at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in West Harlem was a powerful tribute to his extraordinary talent and the profound impact he had on the world.   Let's honor his legacy and continue to celebrate his timeless contributions to jazz. Jazz Composers, Jazz Musicians, Reading Lessons, Piano Lessons, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Teacher Assistant, Harlem Renaissance, Sad Day
Harlem Duke Ellington
#HarlemRoots #DukeEllington #JazzLegend #HarlemRenaissance #CulturalIcon #MusicalGenius #ForeverRemembered #FuneralInHarlem #EllaFitzgerald #StJohnTheDivine #LegacyOfGreatness
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Harlem Roots 1658
Tito Puente was a Puerto Rican-American musician, songwriter, and record producer who was born on April 20, 1923, in Harlem Hospital in New York City. At an early age, Tito’s mother enrolled him in piano lessons, but he soon switched to timbales, which then became his signature instrument. His career spanned over sixty years, which earned him five Grammy Awards, over 100 albums, a television show called The World of Tito Puente, and guest appearances on Sesame Street and The Simpsons. Music Lessons, April 20, Harlem, Grammy Awards, The Simpsons, Record Producer
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Tito Puente was a Puerto Rican-American musician, songwriter, and record producer who was born on April 20, 1923, in Harlem Hospital in New York City. At an early age, Tito’s mother enrolled him in piano lessons, but he soon switched to timbales, which then became his signature instrument. His career spanned over sixty years, which earned him five Grammy Awards, over 100 albums, a television show called The World of Tito Puente, and guest appearances on Sesame Street and The Simpsons.
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Harlem Roots 1658
Peter Stuyvesant was born in 1610, in Holland, Netherlands, and was a significant figure in the early history of New York City. He arrived in New Amsterdam on May 11, 1647, and was appointed the Director-General. On March 14, 1648, Stuyvesant passed a law granting settlers the right to move uptown to a new village called “Nieuw Haarlem”, which is known as Harlem today. His legacy is still present in New York City with various places named after him. Stuyvesant High School, Stuyvesant Town, Holland Netherlands, New Amsterdam, March 14, Lower Manhattan, Place Names
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Peter Stuyvesant was born in 1610, in Holland, Netherlands, and was a significant figure in the early history of New York City. He arrived in New Amsterdam on May 11, 1647, and was appointed the Director-General. On March 14, 1648, Stuyvesant passed a law granting settlers the right to move uptown to a new village called “Nieuw Haarlem”, which is known as Harlem today. His legacy is still present in New York City with various places named after him.
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Harlem Roots 1658
The City University of New York has 24 institutions of higher learning, the oldest of which is City College of New York (CCNY), with its 36-acre campus sitting prominently on a hill overlooking Harlem. CCNY was the very first institution in the United States to offer free higher education to students. The Free Academy had its official opening on January 21, 1849, with Dr. Horace Webster, a graduate of West Point, as its first president. City College, Higher Learning, January 21, West Point, Nobel Prize, Higher Education
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The City University of New York has 24 institutions of higher learning, the oldest of which is City College of New York (CCNY), with its 36-acre campus sitting prominently on a hill overlooking Harlem. CCNY was the very first institution in the United States to offer free higher education to students. The Free Academy had its official opening on January 21, 1849, with Dr. Horace Webster, a graduate of West Point, as its first president.
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Harlem Roots 1658
Billie Holiday's legacy includes iconic songs like "Strange Fruit," "God Bless the Child," and "Lover Man." With 38 chart-topping singles and 350 recorded songs, her impact on music is immeasurable. 

We honor her memory and musical contributions to this day. 🎶💔 

Visit www.harlemroots.com to learn more.


#HarlemRoots #BillieHoliday #HarlemRenaissance #JazzIcon #HarlemLegend #MusicLegacy #TimelessMusic #JazzSinger #MusicHistory Reading Comprehension Lessons, Saint Raymond, Jazz Concert, Count Basie, Strange Fruit, Bless The Child
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Billie Holiday's legacy includes iconic songs like "Strange Fruit," "God Bless the Child," and "Lover Man." With 38 chart-topping singles and 350 recorded songs, her impact on music is immeasurable. We honor her memory and musical contributions to this day. 🎶💔 Visit www.harlemroots.com to learn more. #HarlemRoots #BillieHoliday #HarlemRenaissance #JazzIcon #HarlemLegend #MusicLegacy #TimelessMusic #JazzSinger #MusicHistory
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Harlem Roots 1658
Robert Abbott was born in Frederica, on St. Simons Island, Georgia on November 24, 1870. His parents, Flora and Thomas Abbott had both been born in slavery. His father was a butler on the Charles Stevens Plantation and his mother a hairdresser in the Savannah Theater. His father died while Abbott was still a baby and his mother moved back to Savannah, Georgia and met John Herman Henry Sengstacke. Savannah Georgia, Savannah Chat, Self Made Millionaire, Frederica, Herman, Butler, Hairdresser, Died
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Robert Abbott was born in Frederica, on St. Simons Island, Georgia on November 24, 1870. His parents, Flora and Thomas Abbott had both been born in slavery. His father was a butler on the Charles Stevens Plantation and his mother a hairdresser in the Savannah Theater. His father died while Abbott was still a baby and his mother moved back to Savannah, Georgia and met John Herman Henry Sengstacke.
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Harlem Roots 1658
Get to know the extraordinary Paul Robeson, a true Renaissance man who left an indelible mark on the world. From his captivating voice to his activism for civil rights, Paul Robeson's legacy continues to inspire.

Visit www.harlemroots.com to learn more.


#HarlemRoots #PaulRobeson #HarlemRenaissance #CivilRightsMovement #MultitalentedArtist #BassBaritone #Actor #FootballPlayer #Activist #GlobalAdvocate #SocialJustice #HarlemHistory #CulturalFlourishing Political Figures, Political Views, Harlem History, African American Actors, Valedictorian, Civil Rights Activists
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Get to know the extraordinary Paul Robeson, a true Renaissance man who left an indelible mark on the world. From his captivating voice to his activism for civil rights, Paul Robeson's legacy continues to inspire. Visit www.harlemroots.com to learn more. #HarlemRoots #PaulRobeson #HarlemRenaissance #CivilRightsMovement #MultitalentedArtist #BassBaritone #Actor #FootballPlayer #Activist #GlobalAdvocate #SocialJustice #HarlemHistory #CulturalFlourishing
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Harlem Roots 1658
Tillie Edelstein, known to the world as Gertrude Berg, was a Jewish-American star and writer of radio, stage, and television shows. She was born on October 3, 1899, in East Harlem, New York. Her career started while she was growing up in the Catskills Mountains, where she would entertain the guests at the Fleischmann resort her parents managed. As an adult, her career took off from the radio show called The Rise of the Goldbergs (1929-1946), in which she played a Jewish mother. East Harlem, The Goldbergs, Delaware County, Catskill Mountains, Emmy Award, Tony Awards, Screenwriting
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Tillie Edelstein, known to the world as Gertrude Berg, was a Jewish-American star and writer of radio, stage, and television shows. She was born on October 3, 1899, in East Harlem, New York. Her career started while she was growing up in the Catskills Mountains, where she would entertain the guests at the Fleischmann resort her parents managed. As an adult, her career took off from the radio show called The Rise of the Goldbergs (1929-1946), in which she played a Jewish mother.
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Harlem Roots 1658
Romare Bearden was an African-American artist and one of the leading influencers in the world of art during his time. He was born on September 2, 1911, in Charlotte, North Carolina. During his brilliant career, Romare was well known in the art world for his explicit collages and photomontages. He was a cartoonist for Saturday Evening Post, Esquire, and New Yorker had over thirteen exhibitions and received more than fifteen honors. African American Artist, American Artists, Romare Bearden, Saturday Evening Post, September 2, First Art, Thirteenth
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Romare Bearden was an African-American artist and one of the leading influencers in the world of art during his time. He was born on September 2, 1911, in Charlotte, North Carolina. During his brilliant career, Romare was well known in the art world for his explicit collages and photomontages. He was a cartoonist for Saturday Evening Post, Esquire, and New Yorker had over thirteen exhibitions and received more than fifteen honors.
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Harlem Roots 1658
George Gershwin was a Jewish-American composer, pianist, and painter, born on September 26, 1898, in Brooklyn, New York to parents Moise Gersowitz and Roza Broskina. They immigrated to the United States from Russia, fearing Nazi occupation. The family lived in Brooklyn, the Yiddish Theater District, and Harlem during George’s lifetime. George wrote his first song at the age of 17 and sold it for $5 to help support his family. Theater District, Yiddish, Moise, Award Winning, Brooklyn, Russia, Lifetime
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George Gershwin was a Jewish-American composer, pianist, and painter, born on September 26, 1898, in Brooklyn, New York to parents Moise Gersowitz and Roza Broskina. They immigrated to the United States from Russia, fearing Nazi occupation. The family lived in Brooklyn, the Yiddish Theater District, and Harlem during George’s lifetime. George wrote his first song at the age of 17 and sold it for $5 to help support his family.
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First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, national treasure - the one and only Ella Fitzgerald blazed trails for African American women with her unparalleled talent and iconic voice.🎤❤️

In 1958, Ella made history as the first African American woman to win a Grammy, taking home the prize for Best Vocal Performance and later earning a Lifetime Achievement Award. Her discipline, grace and innovative artistry opened doors for generations to come. 🎶


#HarlemRoots #EllaFitzgerald #FirstLadyofSong #QueenOfJ Lifetime Achievement Award, Achievement Awards, Apollo Theater, First Prize, National Treasure, Him Band
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First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, national treasure - the one and only Ella Fitzgerald blazed trails for African American women with her unparalleled talent and iconic voice.🎤❤️ In 1958, Ella made history as the first African American woman to win a Grammy, taking home the prize for Best Vocal Performance and later earning a Lifetime Achievement Award. Her discipline, grace and innovative artistry opened doors for generations to come. 🎶 #HarlemRoots #EllaFitzgerald #FirstLadyofSong #QueenOfJ
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Born in Brooklyn in 1917, this iconic performer graced Hollywood films like Cabin in the Sky and The Wiz. At just 16, she enchanted audiences at the Cotton Club in Harlem, setting the stage for a remarkable career.

Beyond her entertainment prowess, Lena Horne was a trailblazing civil rights activist. She courageously rejected projects that perpetuated racial prejudices and marched alongside fellow activists in the historic March on Washington. 🗽

Lena Horne's impact continues to resonate, and w Lena Horne, Cotton Club, School Dropout, Billie Holiday
Harlem Lena Horne
Born in Brooklyn in 1917, this iconic performer graced Hollywood films like Cabin in the Sky and The Wiz. At just 16, she enchanted audiences at the Cotton Club in Harlem, setting the stage for a remarkable career. Beyond her entertainment prowess, Lena Horne was a trailblazing civil rights activist. She courageously rejected projects that perpetuated racial prejudices and marched alongside fellow activists in the historic March on Washington. 🗽 Lena Horne's impact continues to resonate, and w
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Harlem Roots 1658
Louis Armstrong, the maestro of jazz, took his first breath in the vibrant rhythm of New Orleans on August 4, 1901. From humble beginnings in the Colored Waifs Home, he emerged as a luminary on Harlem's grand stages, where his trumpet spoke the language of history.

The journey of this musical virtuoso unfolds in timeless classics like 'Hotter than That' and 'Potato Head Blues.' Each note echoes the heartbeat of an era, a testament to Armstrong's unparalleled talent. His music isn't just a colle Louis Armstrong, Virtuoso, Luminary
Harlem Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong, the maestro of jazz, took his first breath in the vibrant rhythm of New Orleans on August 4, 1901. From humble beginnings in the Colored Waifs Home, he emerged as a luminary on Harlem's grand stages, where his trumpet spoke the language of history. The journey of this musical virtuoso unfolds in timeless classics like 'Hotter than That' and 'Potato Head Blues.' Each note echoes the heartbeat of an era, a testament to Armstrong's unparalleled talent. His music isn't just a colle
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Harlem Roots 1658
Celebrating the unyielding spirit of the Harlem Hellfighters, founded June 2, 1913 🗓️! These brave men fought for home, family, and country during WWI 🌍. They earned 171 Croix de Guerre medals and a unit citation 🏅, proving that heroes come from every corner of Harlem.


#HarlemRenaissance #HeroesAmongUs #WWI #HarlemHellfighters #HarlemHistory #FrenchHistory #HarlemRoots French History, Dance Hall, American Soldiers, National Guard, Regiment
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Celebrating the unyielding spirit of the Harlem Hellfighters, founded June 2, 1913 🗓️! These brave men fought for home, family, and country during WWI 🌍. They earned 171 Croix de Guerre medals and a unit citation 🏅, proving that heroes come from every corner of Harlem. #HarlemRenaissance #HeroesAmongUs #WWI #HarlemHellfighters #HarlemHistory #FrenchHistory #HarlemRoots
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The Harlem Riot of 1935 started on March 19 of the same year, in Kress Five and Dime. It started off when a 16-year-old Lino Rivera, was caught trying to steal a 10-cent pocketknife. Mrs. Margaret Mitchell witnessed Rivera being caught by two store employees and taken back to the store, presumably to be reprimanded. Nothing of the sort happened, but rumors about Rivera’s predicament spread far and wide, and a restless crowd started a riot that lasted for two days. Margaret Mitchell, Two Store, Take Back, 16 Year Old, Discrimination, Steal, Catch
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The Harlem Riot of 1935 started on March 19 of the same year, in Kress Five and Dime. It started off when a 16-year-old Lino Rivera, was caught trying to steal a 10-cent pocketknife. Mrs. Margaret Mitchell witnessed Rivera being caught by two store employees and taken back to the store, presumably to be reprimanded. Nothing of the sort happened, but rumors about Rivera’s predicament spread far and wide, and a restless crowd started a riot that lasted for two days.
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Harlem Roots 1658