The consequences of the Great Depression had a significant impact on the African American community in Harlem. Many African American farmers in Harlem were forced to leave their homes and move west in search of better opportunities. Unemployment in Harlem increased by around 25 percent, leading to economic hardship and poverty within the community. The Great Depression also brought an end to the thriving intellectual and cultural movement in Harlem, as many artists and writers struggled to make ends meet. Additionally, the economic difficulties caused by the Great Depression led to a rise in homelessness among Harlem teenagers, who became known as boxcar children as they wandered the streets in search of shelter and food. Overall, the consequences of the Great Depression had a devastating impact on the African American community in Harlem, worsening existing inequalities and challenging the social order.
