Harlem Times Staff

Educational SuperPowers: Philadelphia Futures & Gettysburg College

Five hundred high school students, collegians, parents, mentors, and supporters braved the cold weather and snow covered streets to answer the challenge to “Discover Your Power.” That was both the theme and the spirited call-to-action of the Philadelphia Futures 2014 Annual Conference held on January 4 at Drexel University. Philadelphia Futures, a non-profit union of

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On The Town: The Philadelphia Freedom Festival

This February, while celebrating Black History Month and the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, don’t miss the Mann Center’s official launch of the “Philadelphia Freedom Festival”. The Mann Center for the Performing Arts just announced this year’s seven-month endeavor which will commemorate the life of Octavius V. Catto — the legendary 19th century

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What’s the Real D.C. Public School Story?

D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) usually make news due to less than flattering circumstances; over the years the embattled public school system has made headlines for lackluster teaching, crumbling infrastructure, and vermin infestations. However, last month DCPS made headlines for positive reasons, at least initially: according to the biennial National Assessment of Educational Progress, D.C. Public

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DC Com-e-dy

The stand-up scene has certainly always existed in the Washington, D.C. area, evidenced by the household names of Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, and Patton Oswalt. However, over the past few years, as the District has experienced a boom in population, affluence, and gentrification, the effects have been more than just a recent uptick of culture

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Detroit Hustles Harder

Detroit Hustles Harder By Allison Nim If you’re very familiar with Detroit, you’re probably familiar with that phrase. If you’re not, the audacity of it might reinforce the city’s universally held nefarious reputation. But if you appreciate Detroit, you probably visualize a different kind of hustle. You might picture the countless businesses eagerly popping up

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