News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
By Brian Lamb Brian Lamb is Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2020 was one of the most tumultuous chapters in recent history for Black Americans. We saw numerous reminders that systemic racism brings devastating consequences for individuals, families and communities. The COVID-19 pandemic is tearing through Black communities across […]
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The heart-breaking problems confronting New York today seem almost to defy solution. At a moment when profound economic and social hardships face us, and the Covid pandemic has dealt us a devastating blow, few of the two dozen or so contenders to replace Bill DeBlasio have remotely demonstrated the knowledge, experience and managerial skills demanded.
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Women’s History Month Interview by Derrel Jazz Johnson In celebration of Women’s History Month, The Harlem Times spoke exclusively to Cheryl Hall, President of WisEngineering, LLC about when she discovered she wanted to be an entrepreneur, her work in the community, and what advice she would give to younger versions of herself. “From a young
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On March 9th, we interviewed Cheryl McKissack Daniel, CEO of the McKissack group and McKissack McKissack, the oldest black owned engineering firm. But, Ms. McKissack, as she will tell you, she is more than a CEO. She is a person who deeply cares for our communities, especially through her philanthropic work. But, it all started
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This weekend, the Kente Royal Gallery, one of the only African American owned galleries in New York City is hosting its Women’s History Month exhibition, highlighting the art of Daryl Myntia Daniels. We got in touch with the curator of the gallery, Dodji Gbedemah, and, as you will see, we learned a lot about the
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by Derrel Jazz Johnson Many people know Chase as a bank, but the company is also very philanthropic. Chase has been serving the New York City community, including the Harlem community, for more than 200 years, and in 2019, invested $9.7 million in nonprofit organizations across all five boroughs focused on driving inclusive growth and
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By Derrel Jazz Johnson Imagine going to the doctor or taking an elderly family member to the hospital and the doctor doesn’t want to touch you because of your race? The doctor doesn’t know your name? We know racism is everywhere, including in healthcare, but racism is impacting what level of care the Black community
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By Derrel Jazz Johnson With the signings of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, the Brooklyn Nets were expected to compete for a championship in the 2020-2021 season. But Brooklyn upped the ante, even more, when they made former NBA MVP James Harden a Brooklyn Net and combined his talents with those of Durant and Irving.
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By Derrel Jazz Johnson When March 2020 began, life was pretty much normal. Schools, nightclubs, and movie theaters were still open and we weren’t all wearing face masks and social distancing. But by the end of March 2020, life as we knew it had changed. Businesses were shuttered unless they were essential, homeschooling children became
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by Derrel Jazz Johnson The COVID-19 Pandemic that plagued the globe in 2020 and into 2021 could not stop the One Hundred Black Men of New York (OHBM-NY), a nonprofit organization that provides scholarship, mentoring, and educational support for the African-American community, from holding its 41st Annual Gala in a virtual setting on Thursday, February
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