HARLEM HEIGHTS: HARLEM WORLD

See the faces and places that put Harlem on the map.

Harlem World - Take a look at all the famous people and places that put Harlem on the map. <br><br>Get a glimpse of the new Harlem. Watch "Harlem Heights" Mondays 2 at 10 PM/9C.

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Harlem World - Take a look at all the famous people and places that put Harlem on the map. <br><br>Get a glimpse of the new Harlem. Watch "Harlem Heights" Mondays 2 at 10 PM/9C.

The Apollo Theater - The Apollo Theater is arguably the most recognizable and best known landmark in Harlem. It's where careers are made and where many are broken. Performers from James Brown to Lauryn Hill have graced the stage throughout the years.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The Apollo Theater - The Apollo Theater is arguably the most recognizable and best known landmark in Harlem. It's where careers are made and where many are broken. Performers from James Brown to Lauryn Hill have graced the stage throughout the years.<br><br>It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Harlem GlobeTrotters - This world-famous basketball team knows how to play an entertaining game. They may not always follow game rules, but they always win.

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Harlem GlobeTrotters - This world-famous basketball team knows how to play an entertaining game. They may not always follow game rules, but they always win.

Rap Attack - New York is the birthplace of hip hop, so it's no surprise that several of the biggest names in the game came up in Harlem. The list includes Jim Jones, Damon Dash and Kurtis Blow.

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Rap Attack - New York is the birthplace of hip hop, so it's no surprise that several of the biggest names in the game came up in Harlem. The list includes Jim Jones, Damon Dash and Kurtis Blow.

The Schomburg Center - The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is part of the New York Public Library system. It first earned international acclaim in 1926. It houses one of the most impressive archives of Black American culture.

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The Schomburg Center - The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is part of the New York Public Library system. It first earned international acclaim in 1926. It houses one of the most impressive archives of Black American culture.

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Bill Clinton's Office - After doing his thing in the White House for eight years, former President Bill Clinton’s office is located in Harlem.

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Bill Clinton's Office - After doing his thing in the White House for eight years, former President Bill Clinton’s office is located in Harlem.

The Cotton Club - In 1923, heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson sold his nightclub to a mobster. The wise guy changed the name of the spot, and The Cotton Club was born. The formerly segregated club featured Black performers exclusively. Many well-known artists, such as Cab Calloway and Dorothy Dandridge took the stage. The club now allows guests of all races.

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The Cotton Club - In 1923, heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson sold his nightclub to a mobster. The wise guy changed the name of the spot, and The Cotton Club was born. The formerly segregated club featured Black performers exclusively. Many well-known artists, such as Cab Calloway and Dorothy Dandridge took the stage. The club now allows guests of all races.

Renaissance Writers - Harlem was a hotbed of creativity in the '20s and '30s. Some writers of the era that continue to impress us decades later are James Weldon Johnson, Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes, the busboy poet.

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Renaissance Writers - Harlem was a hotbed of creativity in the '20s and '30s. Some writers of the era that continue to impress us decades later are James Weldon Johnson, Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes, the busboy poet.

The Birthplace of Jazz - Known as the Birthplace of Jazz, legendary musicians such as Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway flocked to the city during the Renaissance to flourish and create the new musical sound that still influences artists today.

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The Birthplace of Jazz - Known as the Birthplace of Jazz, legendary musicians such as Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway flocked to the city during the Renaissance to flourish and create the new musical sound that still influences artists today.

Sylvia's Soul Food - Sylvia's Restaurant of Harlem was established in 1962 with a seating capacity of 35 people. Today, Sylvia's occupies most of a city block with a seating capacity of 450 people.

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Sylvia's Soul Food - Sylvia's Restaurant of Harlem was established in 1962 with a seating capacity of 35 people. Today, Sylvia's occupies most of a city block with a seating capacity of 450 people.

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Harlem as Hollywood? - Quiet as it's kept, Harlem is no stranger to Hollywood. The blockbuster hit &quot;American Gangster,&quot; starring Denzel Washington, T.I. and Common, was filmed there. Other movies based in Harlem: &quot;New Jack City,&quot; &quot;Harlem Nights,&quot; &quot;Paid in Full&quot; and &quot;Above the Rim.&quot;

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Harlem as Hollywood? - Quiet as it's kept, Harlem is no stranger to Hollywood. The blockbuster hit "American Gangster," starring Denzel Washington, T.I. and Common, was filmed there. Other movies based in Harlem: "New Jack City," "Harlem Nights," "Paid in Full" and "Above the Rim."

Black Beauties - In addition to writers and musicians, Harlem also attracted talented singers and actresses. Billie Holiday, Lena Horne and Ethel Waters all became household names.

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Black Beauties - In addition to writers and musicians, Harlem also attracted talented singers and actresses. Billie Holiday, Lena Horne and Ethel Waters all became household names.

Harlem Heavyweights - With its unique cultural demographic, Harlem has always been full of social activism. Among the most well-known political Harlemites are the Rev. Calvin Butts, Rep. Charles Rangel and the late Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

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Harlem Heavyweights - With its unique cultural demographic, Harlem has always been full of social activism. Among the most well-known political Harlemites are the Rev. Calvin Butts, Rep. Charles Rangel and the late Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.