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Legacy is a series profiling notable Black businesses founded during the Civil Rights Era to learn more about their histories and how they’ve managed to withstand the test of time while still “keeping it in the family.”

Sylvia’s Restaurant: Harlem’s Queen of Soul Food | Legacy

Feb. 25, 2023 – 05:58 – ‘Legacy’ explores the most beloved and longest lasting Black-owned businesses. Sylvia’s Harlem Restaurant is one of Harlem’s longest withstanding landmark, remaining untouched during the nights of the Harlem Riots and continuing to serve its community to this day.

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Sylvia's Restaurant: Harlem’s Queen of Soul Food | Legacy

Sylvia’s Restaurant: Harlem’s Queen of Soul Food | Legacy

Lee's Flower and Card Shop: U Street's Beacon of Joy

Lee’s Flower and Card Shop: U Street’s Beacon of Joy

Sylvia's Restaurant: Harlem’s Queen of Soul Food | Legacy

Sylvia’s Restaurant: Harlem’s Queen of Soul Food | Legacy

Hakim's Bookstore: Philadelphia’s Mecca for Black Literature

Hakim’s Bookstore: Philadelphia’s Mecca for Black Literature