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U.S. - Iran Hostilities Escalate, With Ominous Repercussions Feared

Op-Ed by Daniel Rose We are facing a war that could “spiral beyond anyone’s control”, warned U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on March 6th, as Russia and China today explore means of supporting Iran, while America’s previous allies reflect on their options.

Kahlil Gordon, Harlem's own Boxing Wunderkind!

By Derrel Johnson From the outside, Democracy Prep Charter High School senior Kahlil Gordon looks like the average teen. He wakes up five days a week to go to school. On weekends, he works a part-time job at his deceased great-grandmother’s

Exploring Tanzania

By Vildana Bijedic I have been to Tanzania before. Years ago, I came chasing altitude, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and watching the sun rise from Uhuru Peak, measuring success in steps, oxygen and endurance. This time, when I landed, what struck me

Wunni Mosaku and Miles Caton Discuss their Roles in the hit movie "Sinners"

By Derrel Johnson The Harlem Times spoke exclusively with actress Wunmi Mosaku, who plays Annie in the movie Sinners, and Miles Caton, who plays Sammie in the same film, about working with Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, and others. What were your

Enovo: A Living Technology

By Rev. Diahne Parsons Leave a Comment / News Dreams have gravity. Unfulfilled ones can lay a crushing weight on their victims. Dreams that are given life, however, gain traction and forward movement. They stir and mobilize themselves into fruition. We are not apart

February 2026 Innovator

Rising optimism among small and middle market business leaders suggests growth for New York

Sponsored by JPMorganChase Business optimism is returning for small and midsize business leaders at the start of 2026, fueling confidence and growth plans. The 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey, released in January by JPMorganChase, reveals a turnaround from last June, when economic

Remembering a Giant...

THT Staff The city woke to the news of Reverend Jesse Jackson’s passing with a quiet, collective breath—no thunder, just a pause that asks how a life can map a nation’s direction. Jackson’s work reverberated through Harlem and through similar Harlems

Wunmi Mosaku and Miles Caton discuss their roles in ‘Sinners’

The Harlem Times spoke exclusively with actress Wunmi Mosaku, who plays Annie in the movie Sinners, and Miles Caton, who plays Sammie in the same film, about working with Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, and others. What were your first thoughts

Bunny’s performance was a love letter to Puerto Rico, the USA, and Latin and Caribbean countries

By Derrel Johnson If you live in New York City, particularly in Harlem, then you are familiar with Bad Bunny’s music, even if you did not know it was him. You could not walk down the streets in 2022—especially in the

Financial Wellness and Mental Health: Tips on Managing Money Stress

Sponsored by JPMorganChase If you’ve found yourself staying up late thinking about your finances or just feeling anxious overall about your financial future, you’re not alone. While finances can impact overall stress, taking steps to manage your finances can support your

5 Tips for New York ‘Solopreneurs’ to Grow Their Businesses in 2026

Sponsored by JPMorganChase You’ve put in the late nights, the weekends and the hustle. And now, what started as an opportunity to make extra money has turned into an enterprise with real potential. If you handle everything on your own – logistics,

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Protection: Fighting Fraud with JPMorganChase and the NYPD

How to avoid Ghost Tapping, Cash Trapping, Skimming, Phishing, AI-Generated Personas, Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Scams! By Rev. Diahne Parsons During what is the biggest spending period of the year, bank fraud investigators and police fraud department representatives have joined forces to pull back

A Homecoming on Ice

by Hong Vu For Harlem Native Stormy, Skating at the Davis Center is a Story of Return Most mornings, Stormy McNair pushes open the doors of the Davis Center at the Harlem Meer with the same rhythm she’s carried through Harlem her

What Mamdani’s Win Means for New York—and the Nation

By THT Staff In a moment where our national mood feels torn between aspiration and anxiety, Mamdani’s victory in New York isn’t just a local win. It reads as a pulse check on where voters—especially young voters and our communities of color—see

HEAF Gala 2025: The Courage to Dream

JPMorgan Chase: Coach for Impact

by Ramona Maben ALL VIDEOS, PHOTOGRAPHY AND INTERVIEWS CREATED BY RAMONA MABEN In a day and age where corporations are running the world, one has to ask, where are the good old days; the neighborhoods embedded with Mom-and-Pop stores? Missing are the

Men's Health and Prostate Cancer

The American Cancer Society Panel Discussion by Ramona Maben ALL VIDEOS, PHOTOGRAPHY AND INTERVIEWS CREATED BY RAMONA MABEN The American Cancer Society (ACS) is one of the largest non-governmental funders of cancer research. It invests millions annually, including grants to scientists studying new

End of Year Tips to Purchase Your Dream Vehicle

Sponsored by JPMorganChase As we near the holiday season, you may be looking to treat yourself to those set of wheels you’ve been eyeing, or perhaps it’s time to purchase your loved one their dream car. In today’s financial climate, managing

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

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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

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,

Tackling Prostate Cancer in the Black Community

by Sebastian Castro “Black men have a 67% higher prostate cancer incidence rate compared to white men and are more than twice as likely to die from the disease,” says the American Cancer Society. Tony Hillery is a longtime member of the

The Cuomo Legacy...A Retrospective

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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

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

Reminiscing on a Century-Long Legacy after Shocking Closure of St. Mark's School in Harlem

by David Ellis I first opened the doors of Saint Mark the Evangelist School in September 2002. Fresh out of graduating from college, it was my first real job and I was both nervous and excited. As soon as I walked

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