In a recent interview with GiantMag.com, Briana, an outspoken cast member from BET’s new Harlem based reality series “Harlem Heights“, defends the show’s sometimes criticized depiction of “The Real Harlem”:
“I’m not sure how you can represent the ‘real Harlem.’ I am Harlem. I stay in Harlem, I pay taxes in Harlem, I hang out in Harlem, my friends live in Harlem…No, I’m not from Harlem but New York is full of people that are not from here. And that’s what makes it so diverse and that’s what makes it different from the rest of the world. It’s not where you’re from and it’s where you’re at, and I’m in Harlem.”
Me, being a NYC transplant from Atlanta, GA myself, I couldn’t agree more. One of the things that I do like the most about the show is that it focuses on all of the hot spots in Harlem, and gives us the scoop on where to visit if we do venture uptown.
We’re greedy bloggers, so of course, we’re always looking for the best places to eat in the city. With that being said, these Harlem Heights folks laid out a cool site that showcases all of their favorite spots, and tell why they like these places. This way, if you’re ever in Harlem, you have no excuse not to know where to visit. Some of the spots highlighted include Harlem Lanes, Body nightclub, Covo (love Italian food!), Rack and Soul, and more.
Check out their “Harlem Spots” HERE
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Harlem hasn’t been the same since Bill Clinton moved in…damn I miss the old Harlem. Gentrification is a b*tch. Honestly, Harlem Heights just reminds me of The City on MTV just with an all black cast.
“The City” is boring as hell lol. And I work right across the street from DVF and I’ve never seen that heffa Whitney a day in my life
I appreciate on the show that they do pay homage and have stated they are not all from Harlem except for Jason. I think the problem Harlemites have is they wanted to see at least more than one person born and raised in Harlem on the show. Just my opinon. I’m a native New Yorker and I had a coworker (a transplant from Texas) trying to tell me things (in a condescending tone) I already know about New York. Bitch you just moved here..don’t try to instruct me on how to get around. I’ve had to correct her several times when she speaks to other coworkers that are from another state. I use her as an example but I know everyone from out of town is not like that. That’s my only pet peeve people like her. At least show native NYers some respect.
Ashlie and Landon are from Harlem as well, but they seem to focus mainly on Brooke. She definitely has the strongest personality and has the most interesting storyline, but she’s from Baltimore.
I THINK THE SHOW SUCKS, ALL THE GIRLS EVER DO IS ARGUE OVER WHO IS SEEING WHO. THEY SHOULD HAVE USED PEOPLE THAT ARE REALLY FROM HARLEM