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“Trump’s Tariff Catastrophe Is Now History – A Bewildered Public Asks –“What’s Next ?”

Harlem Times Staff — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:03:59 +0000

U.S. stock exchanges and financial markets have reported Trump-induced losses of over $5 Trillion (yes, Trillion !), with similar huge sums (estimated as some $10 trillion) reported lost internationally. Throughout the world, appalled and perplexed observers ponder how to react. On the floor of the U.S. Senate on April 1, 2025, New Jersey […]

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Black-owned small businesses more optimistic about 2025 economic outlook

Harlem Times Staff — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:57:49 +0000

Sponsored by JPMorganChase As we enter 2025, small business owners are finding a silver lining amidst challenges. The latest JPMorgan Chase’s 2025 Business Leaders Outlook Survey reveals a wave of optimism sweeping through the sector. More than 70% of small business owners express confidence, feeling “optimistic” or “very optimistic” about both their industry’s and their […]

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Harlem Times Staff — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:33:50 +0000

by Rev. Diahne Parsons Dr. King’s struggle and legacy are even more profound now than ever before at a time when in many ways, it feels to many as if we’ve lost the fight. This is a moment for love to light the path forward, and we have to be even more assertive to seek […]

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Being One’s Own Hero

Harlem Times Staff — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 14:37:41 +0000

Part One: How Christian Maugee Raises Awareness and Advancement of Treatments for Friedreich’s Ataxia by Mashari Grissom More than just a Friedreich’s Ataxia patient, Christian Maugee exemplifies being your own hero. Using his voice towards meaningful change, Christian continues to spread awareness of Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) while expressing the vitality of making patients feel human […]

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Remembering Jimmy Carter – A Nobel Prize-Winning Peacenik

Harlem Times Staff — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:15:15 +0000

By Daniel Rose Former U.S. President James Earl Carter (October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024) will be widely acknowledged as the American political figure whose career after leaving office was a model for all national leaders. As our 39th President, he was regarded by many (unfairly) as less effective than most. As post-President, he […]

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Gone But Not Forgotten – Dick Parsons, A Giant for Our Time

Harlem Times Staff — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 03:15:17 +0000

By Daniel Rose Richard Dean Parsons (April 4, 1948 – December 26, 2024) was an authentic American hero of colossal stature, an individual whose professional accomplishments were formidable and whose contributions to our national life were even greater as a role model, mentor, and inspiration for countless others. How does one write objectively and impartially […]

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New Heritage Theatre Group 60th Anniversary Gala: A Legacy of Love, Creativity, and Activism

Harlem Times Staff — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:54:14 +0000

by Mashari Grissom Dedicated to uplifting communities through the transformative power of art and storytelling, New Heritage Theatre Group (NHTG), New York state’s oldest Black non-profit theater, recently held its 60th Anniversary Gala at the Marian Anderson Theatre at Aaron Davis Hall, City College of New York on Monday, December 16, 2024. There were also […]

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Don’t Panic! A Guide to Dating for the Bewildered Digital Emigrant

Harlem Times Staff — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:25:40 +0000

by Shahram “Shah” Dabiri This is a message for the Gen-Xers, anyone born after 1965 and before the 1990s, a.k.a. Digital Emigrants. We were not born with the internet, rather we were force-fed the Internet of Things: from dial-up AOL, to OKCupid, to Tinder/Bumble/Grindr/Hinge. You and I are unaware and confused test subjects in the […]

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Runway to the Cure: Join the Fight Against Friedreich’s Ataxia

Harlem Times Staff — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:18:10 +0000

Imagine a life where every step becomes a struggle, where every movement feels like a battle against time. For thousands of individuals living with Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA), this is their daily reality. Yet, within this challenging journey lies a community driven by hope, resilience, and a determination to find a cure. On Saturday, February 1, […]

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How to Stay Safe from Holiday Scams

Harlem Times Staff — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:04:00 +0000

The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones, not fall victim to scams that can steal your cheer. Falling for a scam can lead to losing money and putting your account and personal information at risk, which can be both time-consuming and costly. Here are some common seasonal scams and tips to help […]

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