News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
by Shahram “Shah” Dabiri A wise man once told me, “Nothing good lasts forever and nothing bad lasts for very long.” As of the stroke of midnight on November 29th, 2024 what was once an attempt to save our city, culture, friendships and sanity in the depths of our fear of an unknown, unseen threat […]
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How HEAF Honors the Harlem Community and Uplifts a New Generation of Brilliant Young Minds by Jan Gloor The Harlem Educational Activities Fund, affectionately known as HEAF within the Harlem community, recently held its annual gala, a celebration of educators, community leaders, and most importantly, the students it serves. The event, titled “Opening Doors, Empowering
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Good credit can help unlock the door to a brighter future. That’s not just a metaphor – your credit score is one of the first pieces of information lenders review before approving you for a mortgage, business loan or other purchase requiring finance. A strong credit history could help position you as a more trustworthy
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by Ryan Yablonski From a young age, Ronnie Oliva knew she wanted to be a mother. A Brooklyn child herself, she was raised by a widowed mother and guided by the example of wise mentors in her community. When the time was right to start a family, she decided to apply the lessons learned from those examples and made the uncommon, yet virtuous choice to
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by Jade Coley Women’s Health Advocate, Sacred Womb Healer, Birth Doula, Podcaster, Yoni Steam Facilitator, and new mommy, Bianca Pitman has launched a new product from her Be You Beauty line, Divine Yoni Liquid Wash. Bianca’s natural and holistic remedies for reproductive care are changing the way women engage with the most powerful and vulnerable
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Homeownership has long been a symbol of the American dream. Our homes often represent far more than just shelter – they’re central to family life and building strong communities. The economic impact of homeownership can’t be overlooked either. Homes are the largest source of wealth for Americans, which makes buying a home one of the
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by Sebastian Castro East Harlem Hoops gives Harlem a safe space for community members to play basketball and seek resources and guidance. The program was founded in 2009 by Stephen Mayes and Canraba Rogers-Wright and is run by the Salvation Army. Rogers-Wright, alongside Trevor Stanley, volunteer to organize schedules, meet with coaches, and keep track
There are many reasons for opening a bank account. From depositing a check to making a transfer, working with a bank makes it seamless to manage your money in a safe way. Opening up a bank account also makes it easier to pay bills on time, open a debit card, deposit and withdraw money from
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In this interview, The Harlem Times interviewed Hima, an artist from Tehran, Iran who is now based in Istanbul, Turkey. She studied art at Gila University with an architecture degree. She can be found on social media at https://www.instagram.com/shima.najafisiyahroudi. The Harlem Times: So, you are from Iran but now live in Turkey. Why did you
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Interview by Ryan Yablonski A legend among locals in his seaside town, the Running Raven has become an icon of discipline and purpose. Robert Kraft has been running eight miles a day for 47 years without fail since Jan. 1, 1975. Runners come from around the world to run with him as he has become
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