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African American identity lives on in Harlem through Black-owned businesses and art. A mirror artwork titled “I Saw Myself Expand” celebrates the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. This mirror piece, along with four others, all pay homage to Harlem’s iconic locations, and the mirror exhibit is on display at Café Melo, which has been open now for two years. This Black-owned Harlem space, according to their site, is fueling creativity, community and connection through art, wellness, and culture. From Decatur, Georgia, artist Saint James, 27, used mosaic tiles, glass pieces and fire glass to bring his art to life. He aimed to capture the magic and creativity of Harlem with his mirrors following a similar design featuring an important place or person at the top.