Harlem Heights, episode 1

See photos from episode one of Harlem Heights. The gang celebrates Barack Obama's win.

Yes We Can - On Election Day, Pierre talks to his friends about how the presidency of an African American would affect all their lives.

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Yes We Can - On Election Day, Pierre talks to his friends about how the presidency of an African American would affect all their lives.

Dear Old Dad - Landon’s father encourages him to make a difference and achieve his goals sooner rather than later.

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Dear Old Dad - Landon’s father encourages him to make a difference and achieve his goals sooner rather than later.

Meaningful - Landon and his father get a little teary-eyed as they think about Barack Obama achieving what once seemed impossible.

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Meaningful - Landon and his father get a little teary-eyed as they think about Barack Obama achieving what once seemed impossible.

Working for a Cause - Landon and his friends stop by an Obama campaign office to offer their help.

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Working for a Cause - Landon and his friends stop by an Obama campaign office to offer their help.

His First Time - Jason talks to his daughter about the election. He admits that he’s only voted once in his life.

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His First Time - Jason talks to his daughter about the election. He admits that he’s only voted once in his life.

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Black Like Me - Jason’s daughter, who helped him in the voting booth, looks forward to seeing Sasha and Malia Obama in the White House.

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Black Like Me - Jason’s daughter, who helped him in the voting booth, looks forward to seeing Sasha and Malia Obama in the White House.

Bridget & Briana - Cousins Bridget and Briana go shopping for outfits to wear to the Election Night parties!

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Bridget & Briana - Cousins Bridget and Briana go shopping for outfits to wear to the Election Night parties!

Handsome Harlemites - Pierre, Christian and Jason watch the election results in the streets of Harlem.

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Handsome Harlemites - Pierre, Christian and Jason watch the election results in the streets of Harlem.

Harlem Hysteria - The residents of Harlem anticipate good news as they crowd outside and wait for election results.

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Harlem Hysteria - The residents of Harlem anticipate good news as they crowd outside and wait for election results.

Countdown - All eyes are on the TV as the gang awaits news of the projected winner of the ’08 Presidential Election.

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Countdown - All eyes are on the TV as the gang awaits news of the projected winner of the ’08 Presidential Election.

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Celebrate! - The Harlemites raise their glasses and celebrate when they hear the news that Barack Obama is the President Elect.

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Celebrate! - The Harlemites raise their glasses and celebrate when they hear the news that Barack Obama is the President Elect.

Good News - Jason and Landon try to contain their excitement, but they’re joy is evident.

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Good News - Jason and Landon try to contain their excitement, but they’re joy is evident.

Yes We Did - Pierre and Brooke share a moment as they both appreciate the significance of the night.

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Yes We Did - Pierre and Brooke share a moment as they both appreciate the significance of the night.