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Social Issues In Harlem In The 1960s And 1970s

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The 1960s and 1970s were the worst periods in Harlem’s history. During this period, Harlem still suffered from social problems.There was racial tension between African-American and White civilians. African-American citizens protested against the injustice towards them following in the footsteps of Civil Rights leaders and taking a part in the movement.Many residents in Harlem left the area for a safer neighborhood, secure homes, and better education for their children.The residents who remained in Harlem were the poorest, least skilled, uneducated, the unemployed with little opportunities for success. The majority of the population in Harlem received some form of income support from the government. Federal government programs spent around
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