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To take a look at a community in transition. >> reporter: harlem, its the birthplace of jazz and home of the cotton club. its where malcolm x led his flock and also the backdrop for some movies and "american gainster." since the 20s harlem has been the culture of black america. >> i live here because the rent is great for the amount of space i get. >> i dont think harlem is ever going to be taken completely away from black folks. >> reporter: but acourting to "the new york times," the number of ...

Multicultur multicultural, sure. >> reporter: he says while its led to a changing face of harlem it isnt always understood. >> youve got to understand it isnt just white people. the gentry is made up of those who can afford. the people of african decent who are concerned about white gentry must also remember that black people never owned harlem. and if you want to control it, youve got to own it. >> reporter: but race aside, harlem business owners want to see residents spend their money at local...