New York 's Harlem is home to a vibrant Senegalese community . Known as Little Senegal , the area is filled with West African restaurants and shops . `` Malcolm X 's presence is everywhere in this area , '' he adds , as he walks through the neighborhood . ` The neighborhood has been gentrifying in recent years due to its proximity to Manhattan, but it still retains much of its original culture.
New York 's Harlem is home to a vibrant Senegalese community . Known as Little Senegal , the area is filled with West African restaurants and shops . The neighborhood has been gentrifying in recent years due to its proximity to Manhattan, but it still retains much of its original culture.