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Why America Needs The Harlem International Trade Center

Editorial | The Harlem Times, Harlem, New York Harlem is at a crossroads, not just in its streets and history, but in its potential to shape a new era of global commerce. The once-shelved Harlem International Trade Center—backed in the 1990s by a modest seed and broad international interest—returns as a clarion call. The world […]

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How New York homebuyers can save on a down payment 

Sponsored by JPMorganChase While there is a lot of uncertainty around the housing market in 2025, affordability still remains a top challenge for homebuyers – especially first-time home buyers who, according to a 2025 Bankrate survey, often cite the upfront costs of homeownership as the biggest barrier to homeownership. And a 2023 study from LendingTree

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The Beautifulis Network: Culture, Commerce, and Community on a Global Scale

Introduction The Beautifulis Network is redefining the global shopping experience by placing culture and community at the center of commerce. What began as Beautifulis.black, a curated marketplace celebrating Black-owned brands and diaspora identity, has expanded to include Beautifulis.latin, honoring the Afro-Latin community, and Beautifulis.caribbean, uplifting the artistry, heritage, and wellness traditions of island culture. Unlike generic online retailers,

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Community Banking in Action

As JPMorganChase’s Harlem Community Center Branch on 125th Street reached its fifth anniversary this past fall, we look back at the impact of this unique neighborhood resource.   Opened in 2019, Chase’s flagship Community Center Branch in Harlem was the first of its kind in the nation, pioneering a new model of community-focused banking. The facility

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New York’s Next Four Years

By Daniel Rose On November 4, 2025, New York’s registered voters will choose their next Mayor, and present indications are that Zohran Mamdani, the charismatic 33-year-old self-described (small “d”) democratic socialist – who believes that free-market capitalism is “theft” – is in line to lead our country’s largest city and the world’s financial capital. Jamie

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