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By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem48m
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1960s Harlem is the "cultural capital of Black America," but the community faces problems and rising tensions; civil rights protests are proliferating and as the decade unfolds, music gives voice to a community fighting for justice.

Original Air Date: Nov 8, 2020

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1960s Harlem is the "cultural capital of Black America," but the community faces problems and rising tensions; civil rights protests are proliferating and as the decade unfolds, music gives voice to a community fighting for justice.

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Original Air Date: Nov 8, 2020
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