On the Shoulders of Giants, Vol 1: How Harlem Became the Center of the Universe

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Basketball legend and New York Times bestselling author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recounts the birth of Harlem, from the boll weevil to the Great Migration, and discusses how Harlem influenced his life. ". a knowledgeable, passionate tour guide ."-New York Times

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