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The pulse of the Negro world has begun to beat in Harlem.
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The quote uses “pulse” as a metaphor for life, movement, and energy. It says that Harlem has become a place where the life and activity of the Negro world are strongly felt. The wording presents Harlem as a central, visibly active community.
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