Harlem Times Staff

Simone Biles and Her Unmatched Legacy in Women’s Gymnastics

by Ryan Yablonski While on the podium Monday following the women’s floor exercise, Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, and Jordan Chiles, a three-time Olympic medalist, both bowed to the event’s gold medalist, Brazil’s Rebecca Andrade. It was the first ever all-black podium in women’s gymnastics and a moving celebration of unity. The […]

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Looking Forward: America in 2025 and Beyond

Op-Ed by Daniel Rose On November 5, 2024, we voters in the world’s most dynamic, productive, and creative democratic society will choose the political leadership that will determine the nature of our government in the years ahead. Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for President, is a smart, tough-minded, pragmatist with a long and fruitful career

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The Rise of the “Bright Stars”: Inside the Underdog South Sudan Olympic Basketball Team

By Ryan Yablonski Last week, South Sudan put the basketball world on notice as the 43-point underdog took USA’s Hall of Fame-level Olympic team by surprise, dominating most of the exhibition game until falling behind in the final minutes 101-100. South Sudanese basketball has been on a meteoric rise, causing many to ask, “who is

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Ronnie Oliva: The Importance of Adoption

by Ryan Yablonski From a young age, Ronnie Oliva knew she wanted to be a mother.  A Brooklyn child herself, she was raised by a widowed mother and guided by the example of wise mentors in her community.  When the time was right to start a family, she decided to apply the lessons learned from those examples and made the uncommon, yet virtuous choice to

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Celebrating Bianca Pitman: Pioneer in Women’s Health

by Jade Coley Women’s Health Advocate, Sacred Womb Healer, Birth Doula, Podcaster, Yoni Steam Facilitator, and new mommy, Bianca Pitman has launched a new product from her Be You Beauty line, Divine Yoni Liquid Wash. Bianca’s natural and holistic remedies for reproductive care are changing the way women engage with the most powerful and vulnerable

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The Spectacular Liberty, Representing NYC On and Off the Court

by Tate Hutchinson RISING TO THE TOP With the top record in the WNBA and the star power to put them on a championship pace, the New York Liberty just keep rolling. Led by superstars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, this year’s Liberty team is off to the best start (18-4) in franchise history. Their

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Building a Path to Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

Homeownership has long been a symbol of the American dream. Our homes often represent far more than just shelter – they’re central to family life and building strong communities. The economic impact of homeownership can’t be overlooked either. Homes are the largest source of wealth for Americans, which makes buying a home one of the

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NYC’s Top Ten HS Ballers: Student-Athlete Amerie Santana

by Sebastian Castro Amerie Santana is one of New York City’s Top Ten High School Ballers. Amerie is a born-and-raised Brooklyn local attending Summit Academy, where she plays on the varsity basketball team, the Summit Academy Eagles. Standing 5’4” at 16 years old, Amerie shattered expectations when she reached the scoring benchmark of 1,000 points

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Building Relationships Through Basketball: Interview with Coach Mel

By Jade Coley Throughout American history, particularly in American sports, there have been countless stories of a team or an individual athlete that overcame insurmountable odds into victory, into history books, and onto the silver screen. Rudy, Hoosiers, A League of Their Own, Remember the Titans, Jackie Robinson, Jesse Owens, Venus and Serina Williams, are

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