News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
| By Derrel Jazz Johnson | The cast of the new film Black Nativity, (minus Mary J. Blige) and dozens of other stars descended upon the Apollo Theater in Harlem for the New York Premiere of the star-studded project a week before its national release. Stars Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese Gibson, Jacob […]
BLACK NATIVITY BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER TO THEATERS Read More »
Duo Join Silicon Harlem to Kick Off “Tech Talk with Charlie & His Friends” Series Congressman Charles B. Rangel sat down with Samsung’s Executive Vice President David Eun and local tech enthusiasts on November 4, 2013, at Silicon Harlem’s launch of “Tech Talk with Charlie and His Friends,” hosted by its executive producers Bruce Lincoln
PIONEERING TECH GROUP HOST SAMSUNG AND RANGEL AT “TECH TALK” SERIES Read More »
| By Daniel Rose | Maurice Chevalier, the celebrated French entertainer, was asked on his 75th birthday his thoughts on reaching that advanced age. He replied, “I think it’s great, considering the alternative.” Capitalism, too—the most productive economic system known—is preferable to the alternatives. And unlike death, its excesses can be mitigated. Ever since Adam
Capitalism Today: Triumphs & Challenges By Daniel Rose Read More »
| Detric Fox-Quinlan | You cannot think of music and not mention the artistic talent, creativity, and uniqueness that reside within the 132.4 square miles that is the City of Atlanta. When speaking on music that is relative to the hip hop generation, it’s the “DIRRTY” that allowed one to connect with the south and
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| Billie Hill | How Online Schools Are Helping to Make Education Accessible to All Long gone are the days when higher education meant having to watch the hands on the clock, while sitting through seemingly endless hours of classes and lectures, in a traditional school setting. No longer does the working man/woman have to
Education At Your Fingertips Read More »
| By Lorie A. L. Nicholas | Did you know that approximately 40% of people experience financial loss due to procrastination (Gura, 2008)? Think about it. How many times have you said, or heard someone you know say that they are going to get around to paying their bills before the deadline, or they are
TIME TO GET YOUR MONEY RIGHT! Read More »
| By Shea Zephir | Blacks are still the largest racial minority in the US to date. They are the driving force of pop culture, the leaders of mainstream culture, and the key influencers of major global brands. The 2013 Nielsen African-American consumer report reveals that black consumerism is expected to increase from $1 trillion
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| Julie J. Wiggins | Many of you naturalistas are tied between whether you should use all natural (organic) products, not-so-natural (commercial/chemical) products, or just make you own (D.I.Y) products for your hair. Some of you rave about the benefits of organic products, but are these sometimes costly products really worth ditching their less expensive
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“The Harlem Times interviews leading insurers on the most dramatic social program since the New Deal” Much ado is being made about the Federal government’s enrollment system debacle. The politicos are appalled, Congressional members, those in support of and opposed to the regulation, are in a feeding frenzy and the media has delivered “sentinel-like” commentary
NEWLY INSURED AMERICA: AN INSURER’S PERSPECTIVE Read More »
As part of our continuing effort, The Harlem Times will profile exceptional young people from all over the nation. The goal is to showcase academics, career choices, and the individual characters of some of the finest men and women of this present generation. In this edition we feature Lauren & Victoria Coaxum, ages 18 and
Future Leaders of America: Lauren & Victoria Coaxum Read More »