Neighborhood Secrets

Download or read book Neighborhood Secrets written by ,James and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up in east Harlem In the 1950's was an experience unlike any other. The city blocks formed natural barriers- dividing space into what were affectionately known as "neighborhoods"- each with its own flavor and characters. Growing up in the neighborhood meant you knew everyone and everything that went on there. Loyalties were divided by what block you lived on and your education came from the street, where the "wise guys" were in charge of everything and outsiders were neither trusted no