News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
By Daniel Rose On November 5, 2024, American voters expressed their feelings – that they approved even less of aging President Joe Biden and his hand-picked candidate for succession than they disapproved of the alternative. Today, thoughtful and responsible voters—members of both major political parties and of all political persuasions—must ponder how to react creatively
“2026 and 2028 – Until Then?” Read More »
Silicon Harlem is redefining the role of technology in communities, starting with Harlem and New York City. By positioning areas as hubs of technology and innovation, Silicon Harlem is paving the way for local communities to participate fully in the digital economy. Founded in 2014, Silicon Harlem has worked alongside private companies, academic institutions, nonprofits,
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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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Op-Ed by Dr. Wilmer J. Leon, III “…People know that something’s wrong; Everybody oughta know winter…The truth is there ain’t nobody fighting; Because, well nobody knows what to save, Brother, save your soul; Lord knows it’s winter in America. The Constitution, a noble piece of paper; With free society; Well, they struggled but they died
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Op-Ed by Rev. Conrad Tillard The American voters have spoken. Black leadership must now develop strategies to put an agenda before the next administration. It is the duty of Black leadership to petition the government on behalf of our people, not to grandstand or play politics. Kamala Harris fought valiantly for three months; I respect
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by Jan Gloor Nearly a week after Election Day, the Associated Press has called the House of Representatives for the Republican Party. This victory grants the Republicans the so-called “trifecta” of powers within the U.S. government, giving President-elect Donald Trump significant freedom to implement his agenda. This conservative government is likely to enact sweeping tariffs,
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An Op-Ed by Dr. Wilmer J. Leon, III “…People know that something’s wrong; Everybody oughta know winter…The truth is there ain’t nobody fighting; Because, well nobody knows what to save, Brother, save your soul; Lord knows it’s winter in America. The Constitution, a noble piece of paper; With free society; Well, they struggled but they
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An Op-Ed by Daniel Rose On November 5, 2024, a troubled American public—largely dismayed about their present ‘income vs. expenses’ and deeply worried about the future—spoke out loudly and clearly. Sixty-eight percent of voters told Gallup and Pew pollsters that they felt the national economy was “not so good” or “poor,” and they expressed a
Most Voted “Against”, Few Voted “For” Read More »
How the Liberty Brought Home NYC’s First WNBA Title By Tate Hutchinson PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER The New York Liberty have undergone many changes in their 28 seasons in the WNBA. Starting as one of the eight original teams in the league, legends have come and gone, the team has bounced around various arenas, and
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