“The leaders of this community are OURSELVES. We all have something different that we are proud of. Leaders are everywhere.”
—Joanne Terogin, PS 181K
“We are dedicated to building bridges between cultures and neighborhoods, enriching the arts curricula in public schools...”
Deirdre Lynn Hollman, M.S. Ed
Making a Difference Educational Specialis
“I love the concept of celebrating the community. It is a new concept for most children – to celebrate where you come from, to have pride in it. The self-esteem that is raised enhances their entire educational experience.”
—Amadoma Bediako, MSEd, Master Teaching
“The leaders of this community are OURSELVES. We all have something different that we are proud of. Leaders are everywhere.”
—Joanne Terogin, PS 181K
“We are dedicated to building bridges between cultures and neighborhoods, enriching the arts curricula in public schools...”
Deirdre Lynn Hollman, M.S. Ed
Making a Difference Educational Specialis
“I love the concept of celebrating the community. It is a new concept for most children – to celebrate where you come from, to have pride in it. The self-esteem that is raised enhances their entire educational experience.”
—Amadoma Bediako, MSEd, Master Teaching
The harlem is… started as a community learning program in middle and high schools in Harlem and across New York City where young people researched local histories and interviewed community leaders, artists, and activists. Now, the exhibition series offers a wide range of learning opportunities for youth and adult learners. Gathered here are activities, essays, and curriculum resources that visitors, teachers, and parents can use with the digital exhibition materials presented on this website, in their classrooms, or when visiting the harlem is… exhibition at a community site.
Our Educational Partners
Lessons and activities
to enhance learning
A unique collection of writings on the history and legacy of Harlem
