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1969 – Harlem Cultural Festival Begins

The Harlem Cultural Festival commenced on June 29, 1969, in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park), Harlem, New York. Often dubbed the \”Black Woodstock,\” the festival celebrated African American music and culture, featuring performances by legends like Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone. The event attracted over 300,000 attendees and highlighted the vibrancy of Black artistic expression during a pivotal era. Wikipedia

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