Know Harlem. Teach It
With Confidence.

Understanding Harlem means

Before you can teach Harlem, you must know Harlem. Not just the famous names and landmark moments, but the full story — the geography, the migration patterns, the streets, the organizations, people, events, and the forces that shaped one of the most remarkable neighborhoods in American history. These courses are built for exactly that.

Harlem Roots' Harlem Uncovered is an online learning experience designed specifically for educators who want to deepen their own understanding of Harlem before bringing it into the classroom. This is not a curriculum guide. It is a course for you — the teacher, the librarian, the after-school coordinator, the museum educator — to become genuinely fluent in Harlem's story.

Who This Course Is For?

These courses are for any educator who wants to teach Harlem's history with confidence, depth, and authenticity. Whether you are a K-12 classroom teacher incorporating Harlem into your social studies or ELA curriculum, a librarian building programming around Black history and New York City culture, an after-school educator looking for meaningful, place-based content, or a museum professional deepening your knowledge of the neighborhood, this course was made for you. No prior expertise in Harlem history is required — just curiosity and a commitment to learning.