HarlemHar‧lem /ˈhɑːləm $ ˈhɑːr-/ 
an area of New York City in northeast Manhattan, where many African-American and Hispanic people live. In the past it was known as a centre for music, especially jazz. For many years it was thought of as a poor area with a lot of crime, and many white people were afraid to go there. Now parts of Harlem are considered to be desirable places to live.
an area of New York City in northeast Manhattan, where many African-American and Hispanic people live. In the past it was known as a centre for music, especially jazz. For many years it was thought of as a poor area with a lot of crime, and many white people were afraid to go there. Now parts of Harlem are considered to be desirable places to live.