Why San Francisco's Fillmore District Is No Longer the 'Harlem of the West'
<p>Last year, this question won a public voting round on BayCurious.org: "The Fillmore district used to be known as the Harlem of the West. What's the story behind what happened to the city's once vibrant Black community and culture?" In this episode we explore the rise of the Fillmore as a cultural center for jazz, and the "urban renewal" that ultimately changed the identity of the neighborhood, and forced out many of its residents.</p><p>Additional Reading and Listening:</p>
Why San Francisco's Fillmore District Is No Longer the "Harlem of the West"
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