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Harambee (neighborhood)

Harambee is a neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the North Side; bordering the Interstate-43. The neighborhood has a community center and an art gallery.

Etymology

The origin of its name of the neighborhood is Swahili, and it is maybe close to "all together for one", but it is maybe close to "pulling together".

Population

The neighborhood is densely populated, with old houses that is mostly two-story wooden frames. It was originally settled from Germans in the 1800s. Over the years, African-Americans migrated to here.

Climate

Harambee is mostly spared from extreme floods because of its land terrain.

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