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Black Culture Historical Hotspots

1. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

BETBET: During the riots, black activists obtained permission to allow Ben's to stay open past curfew. Celebrate Black History by checking out amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

2. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

8.9
551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
Art Gallery · Uptown · 16 tips and reviews

BETBET: An assembly of poignant artifacts represent nearly 500 years of American history! Celebrate Black History by checking out amazing African-American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM

3. 40/40 Club

5.7
6 W 25th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Sports Bar · NoMad · 117 tips and reviews

BETBET: Chain of sports bars and lounges owned by hip hop mogul, Jay-Z! Celebrate Black History by checking out BET's list of 25 Influential Hip Hop Samples : http://bet.us/BHM

4. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.8
1514 N Gower St (at Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · 236 tips and reviews

BETBET: Roscoe’s has attracted the patronage of several African-American celebrities! In honor of Black History, see examples of African-Americans' noteworthy contributions to us all: http://bet.us/BHM

Apollo Theater is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

5. Apollo Theater

9.1
253 W 125th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Central Harlem · 142 tips and reviews

BETBET: This theater began hosting African American acts in the 1930, starting with its legendary Amatuer Hour! See some great examples of African-Americans' contributions to us all: http://bet.us/BHM

Audubon Ballroom is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

6. Audubon Ballroom

3940 Broadway (at W 165th St), New York, NY
Historic and Protected Site · Washington Heights · 3 tips and reviews

BETBET: This ballroom is the site of the 1965 assassination of leader Malcolm X. In honor of Black History, see great examples of African-Americans' noteworthy accomplishments: http://bet.us/BHM

7. Sylvia's Restaurant

7.8
328 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 126th & W 127th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 248 tips and reviews

BETBET: Sylvia's has been visited by Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Magic Johnson & many others! In honor of Black History, see noteworthy examples of African-Americans' accomplishments: http://bet.us/BHM

Rucker Park Basketball Courts is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

8. Rucker Park Basketball Courts

8.4
2930 8th Ave. (at W 155th St.), New York, NY
Basketball Court · Washington Heights · 33 tips and reviews

BETBET: A wide variety of NBA, college & streetball players have added to the historic legacy of the park. See some noteworthy examples of African-Americans' contributions to us all: http://bet.us/BHM

Slave Theater is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

9. Slave Theater

1215 Fulton St (Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Theater · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 1 tip

BETBET: Theater is a long-standing performing arts venue for numerous Brooklyn artists. In honor of Black History, see noteworthy examples of African-Americans' accomplishments: http://bet.us/BHM

Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

10. Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club

7.4
1931 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Seventh Ward · 6 tips and reviews

BETBET: One of the best venues for hearing New Orleans Jazz! In honor of Black History, see noteworthy examples of African-Americans' accomplishments in music: http://bet.us/BHM

Catalina Bar and Grill is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

11. Catalina Bar and Grill

8.0
6725 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Central Hollywood · 23 tips and reviews

BETBET: Catalina brings some of the best jazz talent to Hollywood. In honor of Black History, see noteworthy examples of African-Americans' accomplishments in music: http://bet.us/BHM

Jazz Showcase is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

12. Jazz Showcase

9.0
806 S Plymouth Ct (at W Polk St.), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Dearborn Park · 31 tips and reviews

BETBET: This is the oldest jazz club in Chicago & features many famous musicians. In honor of Black History, see noteworthy examples of African-Americans' accomplishments in music: http://bet.us/BHM

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

13. Dimitriou's Jazz Alley

8.9
2033 6th Ave #255 (at Lenora St), Seattle, WA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Belltown · 36 tips and reviews

BETBET: The 3rd longest running dinner club in the nation & has brought in top names in jazz! In honor of Black History, see examples of African-Americans' accomplishments in music: http://bet.us/BHM

Baker's Keyboard Lounge is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

14. Baker's Keyboard Lounge

8.4
20510 Livernois Ave (at 8 Mile Rd.), Detroit, MI
Jazz and Blues Venue · Palmer Park · 40 tips and reviews

BETBET: This is the world's OLDEST operating jazz club! In honor of Black History, see noteworthy examples of African-Americans' accomplishments in Music: http://bet.us/BHM

Preservation Hall is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

15. Preservation Hall

8.7
726 Saint Peter St (btwn Bourbon & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 158 tips and reviews

BETBET: This hall was created as a sanctuary, to protect and honor New Orleans Jazz! In honor of Black History, see noteworthy examples of African-Americans' accomplishments in Music: http://bet.us/BHM

Blue Note is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

16. Blue Note

8.8
131 W 3rd St (btwn MacDougal St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Greenwich Village · 175 tips and reviews

BETBET: One of the greatest Jazz clubs in NY! In honor of Black History, check out these noteworthy examples of African-Americans' accomplishments in Music: http://bet.us/BHM

Birdland is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

17. Birdland

9.2
315 W 44th St, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 93 tips and reviews

BETBET: One of the oldest and most noteworthy Jazz clubs in NY. In honor of Black History, see these excellent examples of African-Americans' accomplishments in Music: http://bet.us/BHM

The Howard Theatre is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

18. The Howard Theatre

8.1
620 T St NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Concert Hall · U-Street · 104 tips and reviews

BETBET: The 1st concert hall in the country that catered exclusively to Black artists & audiences. See great examples of African-Americans' contributions to us all: http://bet.us/BHM

Dulan's on Crenshaw Restaurant and Catering is one of Black Culture Historical Hotspots.

19. Dulan's on Crenshaw Restaurant and Catering

8.4
4859 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · South LA · 12 tips and reviews